Media trailblazer and the founding father of NCS, Ted Turner, has died — the former owner of Atlanta’s Hawks and the MLB’s Braves was 87 years old at the time of his demise.
Turner’s demise was reported (by way of NCS) on May 6. According to the report, he died “peacefully” and was “surrounded by his family.”
“Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgement,” the (*87*) and CEO of NCS Worldwide, Mark Thompson, mentioned in a press release. “He was and always will be the presiding spirit of NCS. Ted is the giant on whose shoulders we stand, and we will all take a moment today to recognize him and his impact on our lives and the world.”
Turner has had well being points over the past decade. As NCS notes, he was identified with Lewy physique dementia in 2018. Then, in early 2025, he was hospitalized with a “mild case of pneumonia.” He did make a full restoration at a rehab facility.
Before changing into a well-known entrepreneur, Turner graduated from Brown University. He has since been profitable in a number of ventures.
Turner bought the Braves in 1976, and he helped the franchise turn out to be a powerhouse. They received a World Series in 1995 beneath his possession.
One yr after buying the Braves, Turner purchased the Hawks, hiring Hubie Brown because the staff’s head coach. Unfortunately, the Hawks did not win a title beneath Turner’s possession.
He was additionally identified for his work in skilled wrestling. At one level, Turner acquired Jim Crockett Promotions, which was later rebranded to WCW. He based WCW in 1988.
His media portfolio was equally spectacular. Turner based cable networks like TNT, TBS, Cartoon Network, and, after all, NCS.
Braves situation assertion after Ted Turner’s demise
In the wake of Turner’s demise, the Braves issued a statement. While Turner is just not alive, his spirit will proceed to reside on within the group. They additionally praised him as a “legendary philanthropist” and raved about his “compassion and generosity extended across the globe.”
“Our good friend and former owner, Ted Turner, was one of a kind – a brilliant businessman, consummate showman, and passionate fan of his beloved Braves,” the assertion started. “Ted’s visionary leadership and innovative approach to broadcast television transformed the Braves into ‘America’s Team.’ Under his stewardship, the ballclub experienced one of the greatest runs of sustained excellence in Major League Baseball history and brought a World Series championship to Atlanta in 1995.”
Media trailblazer and the founding father of NCS, Ted Turner, has died — the previous owner of Atlanta’s Hawks and the MLB’s Braves was 87 years old at the time of his demise. Turner’s demise was reported (by way of NCS) on May 6. According to the report, he died “peacefully” and was “surrounded by his household.