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Media Pioneer Charles Dolan Passes at 98

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-29T22:20:38.199816+05:30

- Charles Dolan, founder of HBO and Cablevision, has died at 98. His family confirmed he passed away of natural causes, surrounded by loved ones. - Dolan was a trailblazer in the television industry, launching HBO in 1972 and Cablevision in 1973. He also had stakes in Madison Square Garden and sports teams like the Knicks and Rangers. - He is survived by six children and 19 grandchildren. His wife, Helen Ann Dolan, passed away in 2023. Source: [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/charles-dolan-dead-media-pioneer-hbo-founder-1236095268/), [Abc7 New York](https://abc7ny.com/post/cable-television-pioneer-msg-boss-cablevision-hbo-founder-charles-dolan-dies-98-newsday-reports/15721542/)

Charles Dolan, founder of HBO and Cablevision, has died at 98. His family confirmed he passed away of natural causes, surrounded by loved ones.
Dolan was a trailblazer in the television industry, launching HBO in 1972 and Cablevision in 1973. He also had stakes in Madison Square Garden and sports teams like the Knicks and Rangers.
He is survived by six children and 19 grandchildren. His wife, Helen Ann Dolan, passed away in 2023.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter, Abc7 New York