Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield Suffers Stroke, Daughter Files for Conservatorship
Court documents also reveal that Pinfield, 63, is 'incompetent to make decisions,' the San Francisco Chronicle reported, and that his daughter Jessica Pinfield filed for temporary conservatorship. Jessica and her sister Maya expressed concern that Pinfield's girlfriend may attempt to gain access to his assets and residence, the Chronicle reported. Jessica Pinfield has yet to respond to requests for comment.
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In the Nineties, Pinfield rose to fame as the host of MTV's 120 minutes, a series dedicated to indie and alternative rock. From there, Pinfield became a Columbia Records executive and held multiple radio personality gigs. Among them is on KCSN, a Los Angeles public radio station, as an afternoon radio show host. The station announced on Jan. 8 that Pinfield took a leave of absence 'for personal reasons.'
'We fully support Matt and hope to have his energetic rock n' roll knowledge back on the air soon,' the Facebook post read.
Pinfield has suffered from health scares in the past. He was struck by a car in 2018, and was hospitalized for injuries to his head and leg. In 2020, a GoFundMe page was launched in support of his recovery and raised more than $40,000 in its first eight days, and has spoken openly about how the pandemic reopened his substance abuse issues. On the day of his stroke, Pinfield shared a sentiment that he was happy to be alive.
'Starting another week with gratitude for a life surrounded by great people, life changing music, and unforgettable experiences that I never take for granted,' Pinfield wrote. 'Here to another week-another day-open heart and open mind. Let's rock!'
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San Francisco Chronicle
6 hours ago
- San Francisco Chronicle
Bay Area café known for rare Indonesian drinks is making a comeback
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