Person in history
Charles Dolan
Charles Dolan, American businessman, founded Cablevision and HBO (born 1926)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2024 · December 28
Their story
Who they were
Charles Francis Dolan was an American billionaire businessman and media mogul, best known as founder of Cablevision and HBO. Today, the Dolan family controls Madison Square Garden Sports, MSG Networks, Madison Square Garden Entertainment, Madison Square Garden, the Sphere, Radio City Music Hall, BBC America, and AMC Networks. As of December 2024, his net worth was estimated at US$5.4 billion.
Why this date
Charles Dolan appears on our December 28 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Charles Dolan
When did Charles Dolan die?
December 28 2024.
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