Charles Dolan | |
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Born | Charles Francis Dolan October 16, 1926 |
Died | December 28, 2024 | (aged 98)
Alma mater | John Carroll University (dropped out) |
Known for | Founder of Cablevision and HBO |
Spouse |
Helen Ann Dolan
(m. 1951; died 2023) |
Children | 6, including James L. Dolan |
Relatives | Larry Dolan (brother) Paul Dolan (nephew) Matt Dolan (nephew) |
Charles Francis Dolan (October 16, 1926 – December 28, 2024) was an American billionaire businessman, best known as founder of Cablevision and HBO.[1] 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.[2]