Charles F Dolan, the founder of HBO and Cablevision, passed away at 98. He revolutionized the TV industry with innovations such as launching HBO in 1972 and founding Cablevision in 1973. The Dolan family maintained a significant presence in media and philanthropy, with considerable contributions to cancer research.
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