Ted Turner , the man who transformed television news by founding CNN as the first 24-hour cable news channel, has died at age 87.  His death was confirmed in a news release from Turner Enterprises, which said he passed away surrounded by his family. “He charmed people he met with his warmth and general lack of conceit, despite his many successes and celebrity,” the statement read.  “Ted was an intensely involved and committed leader, intrepid, fearless and always willing to back a hunch and trust his own judgment,” said CNN CEO Mark Thompson on Wednesday. “He was and always will be the presiding spirit of CNN.” President Donald Trump described the CNN founder as “one of the greats of all time” in a post on Truth Social following the announcement. The President called Turner “a friend of mine.…