Charles Dolan, that established several of one of the most famous united state media firms consisting ofHome Box Office Inc and Cablevision Systems Corp., has actually passed away at age 98, according to a report.
A declaration released Saturday by his household stated Dolan passed away of all-natural reasons, 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 declaration stated.
Newsday is possessed by Dolan’s kid, Patrick Dolan, complying with Cablevision’s acquisition of Newsday Media Group in 2008, the paper reported.
Dolan’s tradition in wire broadcasting consists of the 1972 launch of Home Box Office, generally referred to as HBO, and starting Cablevision in 1973 and the American Movie Classics tv terminal in 1984. He additionally released News 12 in New York City, the initial 24-hour wire network for neighborhood information in the united state, Newsday reported.
Dolan, whose key home remained in Cove Neck Village on Long Island in New York, additionally held managing risks in firms that possessed Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers, Newsday reported.
James Dolan, one more of Charles Dolan’s children, is chief executive officer of The Madison Square Garden Company, which currently manages the sporting activities groups and sporting activities and enjoyment places.
Dolan is made it through by 6 kids, 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. His better half, Helen Ann Dolan, passed away in 2023, Newsday reported.
Brian P. D. Hannon, The Associated Press
