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Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Radio host Matt Pinfield had a 'massive stroke,' daughter confirms in conservatorship bid
Radio host and former MTV personality Matt Pinfield suffered a stroke earlier this month, and it has taken a toll on more than his professional obligations, according to his daughter. Jessica Pinfield, the former music executive's 38-year-old daughter, said in legal documents filed this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court that her father, 63, is now "incompetent" to make decisions about his health and finances. She filed a petition Monday to become conservator of her father and his estate. According to legal documents, the elder Pinfield "suffered a massive stroke on January 6, 2025." A representative for Pinfield, also known for his stint as a video jockey on MTV, confirmed to The Times that he remains hospitalized and is under a temporary conservatorship. The rep did not share additional information about his condition. TMZ reported that Jessica Pinfield and her sister, Maya Pinfield, 24, sought the order to protect their father's money from being accessed by people outside the family. A legal representative for Jessica Pinfield did not immediately respond to The Times' request for comment. Read more: Patti Smith says reports about 'collapse' are 'grossly exaggerated': 'Trust me I am fine' Matt Pinfield said in an Instagram post shared Jan. 6 — the same day as his stroke — he was "starting another week with gratitude for a life surrounded by great people, life changing music, and unforgettable experience that I never take for granted." He added: "Here['s] to another week - another day - open heart and open mind. Let's rock!" A day after Pinfield's stroke, Los Angeles radio station KCSN the SoCal Sound (88.5 FM) announced on Facebook that its afternoon host would "take a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons." The post did not mention Pinfield's health. "We fully support Matt and hope to have his energetic rock n' roll knowledge back on air soon," the station said. Read more: Brian May stabilized, playing instruments again after stroke affected arm mobility Radio station KLOS (95.5 FM) also reportedly shared support for Pinfield, who hosts its "New & Approved" program Sunday nights. "Matt is a family member, and we look forward to having him back on the KLOS airwaves as soon as possible," the statement said. An initial appointment hearing for Pinfield's conservatorship case is set for Feb. 6. Get notified when the biggest stories in Hollywood, culture and entertainment go live. Sign up for L.A. Times entertainment alerts. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Radio host Matt Pinfield had a ‘massive stroke,' daughter confirms in conservatorship bid
Radio host and former MTV personality Matt Pinfield suffered a stroke earlier this month, and it has taken a toll on more than his professional obligations, according to his daughter. Jessica Pinfield, the former music executive's 38-year-old daughter, said in legal documents filed this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court that her father, 63, is now 'incompetent' to make decisions about his health and finances. She filed a petition Monday to become conservator of her father and his estate. According to legal documents, the elder Pinfield 'suffered a massive stroke on January 6, 2025.' A representative for Pinfield, also known for his stint as a video jockey on MTV, confirmed to The Times that he remains hospitalized and is under a temporary conservatorship. The rep did not share additional information about his condition. TMZ reported that Jessica Pinfield and her sister, Maya Pinfield, 24, sought the order to protect their father's money from being accessed by people outside the family. A legal representative for Jessica Pinfield did not immediately respond to The Times' request for comment. Matt Pinfield said in an Instagram post shared Jan. 6 — the same day as his stroke — he was 'starting another week with gratitude for a life surrounded by great people, life changing music, and unforgettable experience that I never take for granted.' He added: 'Here['s] to another week - another day - open heart and open mind. Let's rock!' A day after Pinfield's stroke, Los Angeles radio station KCSN the SoCal Sound (88.5 FM) announced on Facebook that its afternoon host would 'take a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons.' The post did not mention Pinfield's health. 'We fully support Matt and hope to have his energetic rock n' roll knowledge back on air soon,' the station said. Radio station KLOS (95.5 FM) also reportedly shared support for Pinfield, who hosts its 'New & Approved' program Sunday nights. 'Matt is a family member, and we look forward to having him back on the KLOS airwaves as soon as possible,' the statement said. An initial appointment hearing for Pinfield's conservatorship case is set for Feb. 6.
USA Today
30-01-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Matt Pinfield, radio host and former MTV VJ, hospitalized after 'massive stroke'
Matt Pinfield, radio host and former MTV VJ, hospitalized after 'massive stroke' TV and radio personality Matt Pinfield was hospitalized earlier this month after suffering a medical crisis. The former MTV VJ, 63, suffered a "massive stroke" on Jan. 6, according to court documents obtained Thursday by USA TODAY. Pinfield's daughter, Jessica Pinfield, filed a petition Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court to place her father under a temporary conservatorship amid his health issues. Per Jessica Pinfield's filing, the radio host is "incompetent to make health and/or make financial decisions/ pay bills" following his stroke. Pinfield has reportedly remained hospitalized since the health ordeal took place, a representative for the radio personality confirmed to Variety and Billboard. USA TODAY has reached out to Pinfield's rep for comment. The day of his stroke, Pinfield shared a photo on Instagram that appeared to show him at work, with the host sitting in front of a camera. "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 at the time. "(Here's) to another week-another day-open heart and open mind. Let's rock!" Ananda Lewis: Former MTV VJ shares stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis Jessica Pinfield is requesting to be made conservator of her father's person and estate, according to the petition. His personal property has an estimated value of $1 million. A hearing on the proposed conservatorship will be held Feb. 6 at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Following a decadelong stint as an on-air personality and DJ in his native New Jersey, Pinfield became the host of MTV's "120 Minutes" in 1995, hosting the alternative music-centric program from 1995-1999 and again from 2011-2013. Pinfield has hosted other MTV series such as "MattRock," "Pinfield Suite," "Pinfield Presents," "Rocks Off," "Say What?" and "MTV Live." Jamie Foxx talks stroke: Actor-comedian reveals cause of mystery illness in Netflix special Los Angeles radio station The SoCal Sound 88.5 FM, where Pinfield currently DJs, gave the radio host a heartfelt shoutout in a Jan. 7 Facebook post, writing: "We fully support Matt and hope to have his energetic rock n' roll knowledge back on the air soon."
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield Placed In Conservatorship After Debilitating Stroke
Nineties MTV mainstay Matt Pinfield has been placed under a temporary conservatorship after suffering a debilitating stroke earlier this month. According to court documents filed by Pinfield's daughter, Jessica Pinfield, and detailed by TMZ on Monday, the former radio host and onetime Columbia Records executive was left incapacitated by a Jan. 6 health emergency. Jessica Pinfield requested the legal right to manage her father's medical and fiscal affairs out of fear that his girlfriend plans to spend his money. Pinfield was a fixture on MTV during the height of the network's popularity, regularly appearing on 'Total Request Live' and 'MTV Live,' in addition to hosting the alternative music showcase, '120 Minutes,' and over 100 of the channel's specials. Following his time with MTV Pinfield returned to his radio roots, hosting shows for SiriusXM, LA-area FM station KLOS and Southern Californian public radio station KCSN. The music insider struck a positive tone in an Instagram post made the day of his reported stroke, which showed the former MTV VJ sitting before a camera in a vinyl record-filled room. In the caption, he wrote, 'Starting another week with gratitude for a life surrounded by great people, life changing music, and unforgettable experiences that I never take for granted. 'Here to another week-another day-open heart and open mind,' Pinfield's message continued. 'Let's rock!' MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Confirms Her Cancer Spread After She Opted Against Mastectomy MTV Video Music Awards 2024: All The Artists Who Won Big Usher Says He Regrets Spanking Nicki Minaj's Butt At 2014 MTV VMAs
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield Suffers Stroke, Daughter Files for Conservatorship
Matt Pinfield, the beloved former MTV VJ and radio personality, suffered a stroke on January 6 due to previous health issues, and has been hospitalized, his representative confirmed Wednesday. 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. More from Rolling Stone Eight Figures for 'The Big Bang Theory'? Inside the World of TV Theme Songs EMAs LiveStream: How to Watch the 2024 MTV European Music Awards Online for Free Britney Spears Reacts to Sabrina Carpenter's VMA Performance: 'Why Didn't She Kiss a Girl?' 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!' Best of Rolling Stone Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century Risky Business: Every Tom Cruise Film, Ranked – Updated
