Obituary of Ted Turner

Ted Turner

Robert Turner (born November 19th, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio) was an Businessperson who was best known as founder of the 24-hour cable news channel titled "CNN". Ted died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a fatal fall in the tub. He was 87.

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Ted Turner Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Turner, Robert
Common Name: Ted Turner
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Birth Date: November 19, 1938
Age: 87
Also Known As: Robert Edward
Occupation: Businessperson

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Totino's Pizza Rolls
Favorite Color: Mint Green
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

Robert's Family Tree

Birth Name: Robert Edward Turner III
Father: Robert Edward Turner II
Mother: Florence Turner (née Rooney)
Spouse/Partner:

Julia Gale Nye (married 1960-divorced 1964)
Jane Shirley Smith (married 1965-divorced 1988)
Jane Fonda (married 1991-divorced 2001)

Son(s):

Robert Edward Turner IV
Beauregard Turner
Rhett Turner

Daughter(s):

Laura Lee Turner
Jennie Turner

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Businessperson American Born on November 19th Born in 1938 Born in Ohio

Quotable Quotes:

"They're better than us." (IMDB)

"We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."

"I have a great relationship with African Americans, as you possibly have heard. I just have great respect for them. And they like me. I like them."

"Robert Turner was an excellent husband, father, and friend to many. He will be truly missed. (V)"

"Robert Turner lived an extraordinary life filled with love, passion and determination, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

Is Mr. Robert Turner still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.