Robert Edward Turner III is an American entrepreneur, television producer, media proprietor, and philanthropist. He founded the Cable News Network, the first 24-hour cable news channel. In addition, he founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television, which later became TBS.

Ted Turner was born on November 19, 1938 (age 83 years), in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Ted has been married three times in his lifetime and has been blessed with five children from all his marriages. Ted happens to be the owner of the popular news network CNN. 

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Ted Turner’s parents: Robert Edward Turner II, and Florence Turner

Robert Edward Turner II was a business magnate. He had a billboard business, which was taken over by Turner when he committed suicide in March 1963. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy and was posted on Gulf Coast.

Not much is known about Ted Turner’s mother, Florence Turner.

Ted Turner parent’s nationality

Both Robert Edward Turner II and Florence Turner were all Americans.

Are Ted Turner’s parents still alive?

Ted Turner’s parents are not alive. Robert Edward Turner II committed suicide in 1963. Florence Turner’s date and cause of death are unknown.

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