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DATELINE: 06 MAY 2026, NEW YORK CITY / FILE
FILE - NEW YORK CITY
1. Wide shot, exterior, United Nations Headquarters
06 MAY 2026, NEW YORK CITY
2. Wide shot, spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric walks up to the press room podium
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, United Nations:
“The Secretary-General was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ted Turner – a visionary whose conviction, generosity and audacious spirit left a lasting imprint on the United Nations and our world. Ted Turner believed in the United Nations – and in its purpose – at a defining moment. And he invested in that mission. Ted Turner bet on humanity – and in the process helped strengthen the security of his own country and reinforced our common values. Ted’s $1 billion dollar commitment to the UN, and subsequent creation of the United Nations Foundation, changed the nature of philanthropy. His ongoing commitment and advocacy for the United Nations and the importance of diplomacy that will be his true legacy; Ted never stopped pushing for the world to do better, and to do better through the UN. He helped expand our reach, mobilize partnerships, and drive action on many of the defining challenges of our time – from global health to peace, human rights, and to the protection of our planet. The Secretary-General is deeply grateful for his extraordinary commitment to international problem-solving and his unwavering support for the ideals of the United Nations Charter. The Secretary-General extends his deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. His legacy endures – as we keep striving for a stronger United Nations and a better world for all.”
FILE – 19 SEPTEMBER 2001, NEW YORK CITY
4. Various shots, Secretary-General Kofi Annan, United States Ambassador John Negroponte, and Ted Turner
5. SOUNDBITE (English) Ted Turner, Founder, United Nations Foundation:
“It's an honor to be able to come to the aid of my country and my United Nations.”
FILE – 22 NOVEMBER 1996, NEW YORK CITY
6. Various shots, Turner at ECOSOC Chamber
7. SOUNDBITE (English) Ted Turner, Founder, United Nations Foundation:
“I love the United Nations. The United Nations. I mean, I just love it. I think it's the greatest thing. I mean, there's there is hope for humanity, and it's embodied right here in this group.”
Secretary-General António Guterres today (6 May) extended his “deepest condolences” to United Nations Foundation founder Ted Turner’s family and loved ones, and said, “his legacy endures – as we keep striving for a stronger United Nations and a better world for all.”
In a statement read by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, the Secretary-General said Turner was “a visionary whose conviction, generosity and audacious spirit left a lasting imprint on the United Nations and our world.
He said, “Ted Turner believed in the United Nations – and in its purpose – at a defining moment. And he invested in that mission. Ted Turner bet on humanity – and in the process helped strengthen the security of his own country and reinforced our common values.
Turner founded the United Nations Foundation in 1998 with a $1 billion donation to support the UN’s global initiatives and promote a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world.
In 2001, then Secretary-General Kofi Annan welcomed Turner as he presented a cheque for over $31 million to help cover US dues to the world body.
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