Jon Burnett, beloved former KDKA-TV personality, dies

Jon Burnett health struggles explored as beloved football star and TV host dies of complications of CTE
Jon Burnett, a former KDKA-TV (CBS News Pittsburgh) employee, passed away at 71. The CBS News affiliate station reported Burnett’s death on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Per UPMC Cognitive Neurologist Dr.
Beloved KDKA News Anchor Jon Burnett, 71, Dies of Complications of CTE, Doctor Says
CBS Pittsburgh weather forecaster Jon Burnett died from complications of CTE, Dr. Joseph Malone, a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cognitive Neurologist, said. The beloved KDKA broadcaster and meteorologist was 71.
Jon Burnett, beloved former KDKA-TV personality, has died at the age of 71
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Beloved KDKA Host Jon Burnett Dies
Jon Burnett, the longtime talk-show host and weather forecaster who spent nearly four decades as a fixture on KDKA-TV, died earlier this week at age 71.
Jon Burnett, longtime weatherman for CBS Pittsburgh, dies at 71
Longtime weather forecaster Jon Burnett, known for his work at Pittsburgh station KDKA-TV, has died after a battle with degenerative brain disease.
Beloved CBS Anchor Dies of CTE: Jon Burnett Was 71
Longtime CBS Pittsburgh news anchor and weather forecaster Jon Burnett has died. Pittsburgh news station KDKA-TV confirmed on Thursday, Feb. 20 that the beloved TV journalist passed away of complications of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy).
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Retired KDKA-TV personality Jon Burnett dies
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.
TV host and popular football star dies after just a year after heartbreaking admission
Beloved local television host and former college football player, Jon Burnett, has died at the age of 71, his former network KDKA-TV announced.
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Longtime Pittsburgh area host and weather forecaster Burnett dies at 71
Jon Burnett, a fixture of Pittsburgh news for nearly 40 years, died Thursday, Feb. 20, of suspected complications due to illness. His longtime broadcast home, KDKA-TV, broke the news Thursday ...
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What is CTE? Jon Burnett health issues explored as beloved KDKA-TV talk show host passes away at 71
Former KDKA-TV talk show host and weatherman Jon Burnett passed away on February 19 at the age of 71. According to UPMC cognitive neurologist Dr. Joseph Malone, Burnett succumbed to ...
Jon Burnett, beloved former KDKA-TV personality, dies at age 71
KDKA-TV is sad to report that Jon died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.