HBO founder and cable TV pioneer Charles Dolan dies at 98

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Charles Dolan, the founder of HBO and a key figure in cable television, has died at 98. His death was confirmed by Newsday, a newspaper owned by his family. Dolan was known for his significant contributions to the industry. Dolan started Manhattan Cable Television in 1961 and launched HBO in 1971. He also founded Cablevision, which became a major cable operator in the U.S. He later owned the New York Knicks, Rangers, Madison Square Garden, and Radio City Music Hall. Dolan was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and began his career in Manhattan. He is survived by six children and many grandchildren. His wife, Helen, passed away in 2023.


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