The family of Charles Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office and Cablevision Systems, said he died of natural causes.
Charles Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died at age 98, according to a news report. A statement issued Saturday by his family said Dolan died of natural causes, Newsday reported late Saturday. “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father and patriarch, Charles Dolan, the visionary founder of HBO and Cablevision,” the statement said.
Dolan’s legacy in cable broadcasting includes the 1972 launch of Home Box Office, commonly known as HBO; and founding Cablevision in 1973 and the American Movie Classics television station in 1984. He also launched News 12 in New York City, the first 24-hour cable channel for local news in the U.S., Newsday reported.
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