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Media mogul Ted Turner dies at 87, reflecting on business legacy

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This article reflects on the life and career of media mogul Ted Turner, who passed away at 87. It recounts a personal encounter with Turner at the opening of his bison-themed restaurant, Ted's Montana Grill. The piece delves into Turner's acrimonious departure from Time Warner, detailing how the AOL merger significantly diluted his ownership and effectively removed him from a leadership role. AI

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Media mogul Ted Turner dies at 87, reflecting on business legacy

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Shawn Tully ·

    ‘I lost more money than anybody in the history of capitalism!’: Remembering Ted Turner

    No one dreamed—or lost—bigger than maverick media mogul Ted Turner.

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