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The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
- Ted Turner, who died in May, was a brash and outspoken media mogul who launched CNN and created the 24-hour news cycle.
- Turner built a media empire that included TNT, the Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies.
- He was also a philanthropist, conservationist, and owned the Atlanta Braves baseball team.
- Jason Collins, the first openly gay player in the NBA, died in May after a 13-year career and became an advocate for inclusion.
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The year in review: Influential people who have died in 2026
He was a brash and outspoken media mogul who gave the world the 24-hour news cycle when he launched CNN.
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Leaning Left11Leaning Right2Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution61% Left
Bias Distribution
- 61% of the sources lean Left
61% Left
L 61%
C 28%
11%
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