4 days ago · Jon Burnett, beloved former KDKA-TV personality, has died at the age of 71 06:43. Many words come to mind when remembering former KDKA-TV talk show host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett. He was ...

4 days ago · 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.

4 days ago · TV journalist Jon Burnett, a longtime weather forecaster for CBS Pittsburgh, has died. He was 71. The Pittsburgh station, also known as KDKA-TV, confirmed Burnett's death in an obituary...

4 days ago · J on 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.. Burnett’s death was announced Thursday afternoon on KDKA radio. The cause was reported as “complications from suspected CTE,” the disease arising from repeated head trauma; Burnett believed his condition stemmed from years playing ...

5 days ago · JON Jon Burnett (Jonathan Haynes, Jr.), 71, died on February 20, 2025, after dealing with neurodegenerative disorders for many years. ... (NSBB) at The University of Pittsburgh through stories which aired on KDKA-TV. The stories resulted in more than 100 new brain donation pledges to the NSBB. Jon's family would like to thank the many family ...

3 days ago · Longtime KDKA-TV news anchor and weather forecaster Jon Burnett has passed away at 71. With decades in broadcasting, he became a familiar face in Pittsburgh, known for his charisma, authenticity ...

Feb 12, 2024 · PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Jon Burnett was one of Pittsburgh's favorite on-air personalities for 36 years. At KDKA-TV, he co-hosted Evening Magazine, Pittsburgh Today, did the weather...

3 days ago · Following the conclusion of both Evening Magazine and Pittsburgh 2Day, Burnett transitioned into the role of KDKA-TV’s meteorologist. While serving as a weatherman at CBS News Pittsburgh, Jon Burnett also became a part of the team behind Pittsburgh Today Live. Burnett continued working at the CBS News affiliate channel until 2019.

5 days ago · Burnett, who spent 36 years on the air, died due to complications from suspected CTE, per his family.

Burnett worked for the Pittsburgh station KDKA-TV, which confirmed his death on Thursday, Feb. 20. “Beloved former KDKA-TV personality Jon Burnett has died.