Pautography

RIP Childhood Legend

CNN founder and media mogul Ted Turner died on May 6, 2026, at age 87, following a long battle with Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder. He passed away at his home near Tallahassee, Florida, having previously disclosed his diagnosis in 2018, which caused symptoms like exhaustion and memory loss.

Cause of Death: While not officially listed in all reports, his death is attributed to his long, public battle with Lewy body dementia, which he disclosed in 2018.

Health Background: Turner, 87, reported that the dementia left him "tired" and "exhausted". He was also hospitalized with pneumonia in early 2025.

About the Illness: Lewy body dementia is a progressive neurological disease that causes mental decline and physical symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease.Turner was a legendary media figure, having launched CNN in 1980 as the first 24-hour news network, and was a noted philanthropist and owner of professional sports teams.