Jon Burnett, one of Pittsburgh beloved on-air personalities has died. During his 36 years at KDKA-TV, Jon Burnett co-hosted Evening Magazine, Pittsburgh Today, and anchored the weather desk.

Former KDKA-TV weathercaster and daytime talk show host Jon Burnett died of suspected CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) following a 2022 diagnosis of the disease, according to KDKA. He was 71. Burnett shared his diagnosis with KDKA viewers in February 2024 reports by his longtime “Pittsburgh Today Live” co-host Kristine Sorensen,

Longtime weather forecaster Jon Burnett, known for his work at Pittsburgh station KDKA-TV, has died after a battle with degenerative brain disease.