Charles Dolan, a media pioneer who founded Home Box Office Inc. and Cablevision Systems Corp., has died. He was 98. Dolan’s family confirmed in a statement to Newsday that he died of natural causes, surrounded by loved ones.

Charles Dolan, a titan of the early cable industry who owned Cablevision, launched HBO and AMC Network and later branched out into iconic New York venues and sports teams, has died. He was 98. Dolan’s death was reported Saturday by Newsday,

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.

The Cablevision founder’s holdings stretched from local TV systems to Madison Square Garden.

Charles Dolan, the billionaire whose family owns Madison Square Garden, died at 98, his family confirmed on Saturday.

Media pioneer Charles Dolan, who established HBO and Cablevision, died at 98. His family confirmed his passing due to natural causes

Dolan first earned his fortune as founder of Cablevision and HBO.