Charles Dolan, the billionaire founder of HBO and Cablevision whose family owns Madison Square Garden and AMC Networks, died Saturday from natural causes, the Dolan family announced in a statement. Dolan, 98, died of natural causes while surrounded by loved ones, his family said in a statement to Newsday, an outlet owned by Charles’ son Patrick.

Charles Dolan, known for founding Home Box Office, aka HBO, passed on Dec 28, 2024. He leaves behind a life of entrepreneurship and service. HBO has become a mainstay in Hollywood

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