Charles Dolan Dies: Cable Pioneer Who Founded HBO & Cablevision Was 98

Story by Nellie Andreeva

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Cable mogul Charles Dolan, founder of HBO and Cablevision, dies at 98, leaving a media empire legacy.

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Dolan launched HBO in 1972, revolutionizing premium cable TV and paving the way for modern streaming services.
As Cablevision's chairman, Dolan helped build one of the nation's largest cable TV providers, with over 3 million subscribers.

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Charles Dolan, HBO, Cablevision