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Ex-Braves owner, media mogul Turner dies at 87

Ted Turner, the former owner of the Braves and Hawks who made his mark as a media mogul and a philanthropist, has died at the age of 87.

Published May 6, 2026, 4:31 PM

Updated July 8, 2026, 9:17 PM1.9K

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Ex-Braves owner, media mogul Turner dies at 87

Ted Turner, the former owner of the Braves and Hawks who made his mark as a media mogul and a philanthropist, has died at the age of 87.

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Ex-Braves owner, media mogul Turner dies at 87

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