Instagram/Ted Turner & David Zaslav Celebrity Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav honors Ted Turner's legacy after his passing at 87, reflecting on his transformative impact on media. May 7, 2026 AceShowbiz - Ted Turner passed away at the age of 87, prompting a heartfelt response from Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav. In a message to his staff, Zaslav highlighted the profound impact Ted Turner had on the media landscape. Ted Turner was recognized not only for disrupting the industry but for fundamentally transforming it.