Actress Jane Fonda shared a tribute on Instagram Wednesday following the death of her ex-husband and media mogul Ted Turner [1, 2].
The death of Turner marks the end of an era for the global media landscape. His influence as a pioneer in news and broadcasting reshaped how the world consumes information.
Turner died at age 87 [1, 4], surrounded by family, according to a release from Turner Enterprises [2]. He had been living with Lewy body dementia since his diagnosis in 2018 [5].
Fonda and Turner were married for 10 years, from 1991 to 2001 [4]. Despite their divorce, Fonda expressed affection for the mogul in her social media post.
"I loved Ted with all my heart," Fonda said [5].
Fonda's tribute described Turner as "gloriously handsome" [4, 6]. The post served as a public reflection on their relationship and the impact Turner had on her life.
Turner's legacy includes the founding of CNN and a massive commitment to philanthropy. His later years were defined by his struggle with dementia, a condition that affects cognitive function and movement [5].
“"I loved Ted with all my heart"”
The death of Ted Turner represents the loss of one of the most disruptive figures in 20th-century media. By establishing the first 24-hour news cycle, Turner fundamentally altered the speed of global information delivery. His long-term battle with Lewy body dementia also highlights the challenges faced by high-profile figures dealing with progressive neurodegenerative diseases.
