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29-04-2025
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Radio host Matt Pinfield aims to return to airwaves 'very soon,' months after stroke
Matt Pinfield is "fighting my way back" as he recovers from a stroke that left him in a coma earlier this year. The former MTV host-turned-radio DJ filled fans in on his road to recovery, tweeting on Sunday that he is "slowly but surely recovering" via physical therapy and he is taking things "one day at a time." Pinfield, 63, was hospitalized in January after a "massive" stroke. Pinfield was placed under a temporary conservatorship amid the health scare. His daughter Jessica Pinfield said in legal documents filed in January that her father's stroke left him "incompetent" to make decisions about his health and finances. The former music executive told the Hollywood Reporter in March that his daughter was "the one who saved my life" and that he was unresponsive for two months. Read more: Radio host Matt Pinfield had a 'massive stroke,' daughter confirms in conservatorship bid Pinfield shared more about his condition and expressed gratitude for his supporters in another, lengthier tweet on Monday. He posted a photo of himself standing on a beach and told followers that their support "made all the difference in my recovery." "Even while emerging from a coma, my attitude remained the same as always," he wrote. "Grateful for the gift of life and being able to enjoy all of the people and music that I love." He added that "it is not lost on me how close I was to death," echoing details from his interview with THR, including that doctors were doubtful he would speak or walk again. The radio personality, who hosts shows on stations KCSN-FM (88.5, the SoCal Sound) and KLOS-FM (95.5), said he understands there's "a lot of work to do" in his recovery, but ensured fans he is "continually improving." He also teased that a radio comeback is imminent. Read more: Former MTV host Matt Pinfield says he's recovering from stroke "It puts a smile on my face knowing I'll be back on the airwaves with you very soon," he said. "So much love and thanks to you all!! I wouldn't be here without you." Pinfield shared the same photo and message of gratitude to his Instagram, where he received love from Daughtry frontman Chris Daughtry, comedian Margaret Cho and Carson Daly, among other supporters. "I need my old seaside heights MTV beach house roommate healthy!!," Daly commented. "Miss you brother, you really scared the s— out of us!" 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.
New York Post
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
MTV VJ Matt Pinfield gives health update after stroke left him ‘unresponsive' for two months: ‘Fighting my way back'
Former MTV video jockey Matt Pinfield has announced that he is 'fighting my way back' after suffering a massive stroke earlier this year. Pinfield, 63, shared the health update via X on Friday, April 25. 'Slowly but surely of physical my way back!' the former VJ wrote. 'One day at a time.' 5 Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield shared a surprising health update on Friday, April 26, after suffering a massive stroke in January. mattpinfield/X Pinfield's miraculous progress report came as he announced he will be hosting a ceremony on Thursday, May 1, to unveil Green Day's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The former SiriusXM host suffered a massive stroke in January after years of health problems. Prior to the stroke, Pinfield was hospitalized in 2018 after being hit by a car. He also spent a stint in rehab for substance abuse and heart issues in 2017. During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter last month, Pinfield revealed that he had been 'unresponsive for two months' and 'close' to not surviving the aftermath of his massive stroke. 5 Matt Pinfield suffered a massive stroke on Jan. 6, 2025. Getty Images 'Guys, I'm alive,' he told the outlet on March 13. 'I'm recovering and am going to come back swinging. I was unresponsive for two months. Friends were thinking they were coming to see me for the last time. The doctors never expected me to speak or to walk again.' Pinfield added that his oldest daughter, Jessica, took over temporary guardianship of his medical and financial decisions while he was hospitalized in the ICU. 'She's the one who saved my life,' he said. 'She protected me.' 5 Matt Pinfield, 63, had been 'unresponsive for two months' and 'close' to not surviving his stroke. Getty Images for The Recording Academy The SoCal Sound host first made his mark on the entertainment industry in the 1990s, hosting MTV's alternative rock show '120 Minutes.' Before that, he appeared on an episode of 'The Real World.' Pinfield later worked as vice president of A&R at Columbia Records from 2001 to 2006 before hosting several radio and TV programs on FM, Sirius XM radio and AXS TV. 'I always loved Lou Reed. So it was a big deal for me when he came down and did '120 Minutes' at the old National Studios,' he told The Post in 2012 regarding his favorite NYC venues and encounters with rock icons. 5 The radio personality made his mark on the entertainment industry in the 1990s hosting the MTV alt-rock show '120 Minutes.' Getty Images 'Hanging with Lou was like a childhood dream come true,' Pinfield added at the time. 'He later went on the record to say that '120 Minutes' was best when I hosted it, so that meant the world to me.' After being discharged from the ICU in late February, Pinfield thanked everyone who wished him well. 5 Matt Pinfield in October 2024. Getty Images for The Recording Academy 'I want to say how grateful I am for all the people who were wishing me well,' he said. 'The love of the community helped me get through this.' Pinfield also announced that he planned to return to the radio and 'get back to work doing what I love' after taking 'some time to recover' from his stroke. 'I'm definitely going to take some time to recover,' he said last month. 'Then I'll do my radio shows again and get back to work doing what I love, which is to entertain people playing music.'
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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Matt Pinfield Says He's 'Fighting My Way Back' After Stroke
Matt Pinfield says he's "fighting my way back" after a massive stroke left him unresponsive for two months The former MTV VJ will host the unveiling ceremony for Green Day's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame May 1, just four months after the stroke that landed him in the ICU Pinfield shared that he's been doing "lots of physical therapy" and taking his recovery "one day at a time" Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield said he's 'fighting my way back' after being hospitalized for a massive stroke. 'Slowly but surely recovering.. lots of physical therapy.. Fighting my way back!!' he shared in an April 25 post on X. 'One day at a time.' His update came amid news that he would be hosting the May 1 unveiling of Green Day's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — just four months after the hard rock stalwart, 63, was hospitalized in January following a massive stroke. Related: Aubrey Plaza Recalls Being 'Briefly' Paralyzed During Unexplained Stroke at Age 20: 'I Forgot How to Talk' According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pinfield struggled with pneumonia and was put on a ventilator. The radio host told the outlet he was 'unresponsive for two months." As he told the THR, 'I'm recovering and am going to come back swinging. … Friends were thinking they were coming to see me for the last time. The doctors never expected me to speak or to walk again.' But as he said, 'Guys, I'm alive.' Related: Woman, 38, Suffers Stroke While Home Alone — and It's Caught on Her Nanny Cam: 'Felt Like I Blacked Out' The news broke of Pinfield's health crisis in early 2025. On Jan. 7, L.A. radio station KCSN, where Pinfield hosted a show, released a statement via a Facebook post that he was taking a 'temporary leave of absence for personal reasons.' Another radio station that features a show hosted by Pinfield, KLOS, shared a statement wishing him well on his road to recovery: 'Everyone at KLOS & Meruelo Media, along with Matt's family (daughters Jessica and Maya, brother Glen, sister Colleen, mother Nancy), his girlfriend Kara, and the entire rock and roll universe support Matt in taking some time off to rest and heal.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Read the original article on People
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28-04-2025
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Matt Pinfield Says He's 'Fighting My Way Back' After Stroke
Matt Pinfield says he's "fighting my way back" after a massive stroke left him unresponsive for two months The former MTV VJ will host the unveiling ceremony for Green Day's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame May 1, just four months after the stroke that landed him in the ICU Pinfield shared that he's been doing "lots of physical therapy" and taking his recovery "one day at a time" Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield said he's 'fighting my way back' after being hospitalized for a massive stroke. 'Slowly but surely recovering.. lots of physical therapy.. Fighting my way back!!' he shared in an April 25 post on X. 'One day at a time.' His update came amid news that he would be hosting the May 1 unveiling of Green Day's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — just four months after the hard rock stalwart, 63, was hospitalized in January following a massive stroke. Slowly but surely of physical my way back!! One day at a time. — Matt Pinfield (@mattpinfield) April 25, 2025 Related: Aubrey Plaza Recalls Being 'Briefly' Paralyzed During Unexplained Stroke at Age 20: 'I Forgot How to Talk' According to The Hollywood Reporter, Pinfield struggled with pneumonia and was put on a ventilator. The radio host told the outlet he was 'unresponsive for two months." As he told the THR, 'I'm recovering and am going to come back swinging. … Friends were thinking they were coming to see me for the last time. The doctors never expected me to speak or to walk again.' But as he said, 'Guys, I'm alive.' Related: Woman, 38, Suffers Stroke While Home Alone — and It's Caught on Her Nanny Cam: 'Felt Like I Blacked Out' The news broke of Pinfield's health crisis in early 2025. On Jan. 7, L.A. radio station KCSN, where Pinfield hosted a show, released a statement via a Facebook post that he was taking a 'temporary leave of absence for personal reasons.' Another radio station that features a show hosted by Pinfield, KLOS, shared a statement wishing him well on his road to recovery: 'Everyone at KLOS & Meruelo Media, along with Matt's family (daughters Jessica and Maya, brother Glen, sister Colleen, mother Nancy), his girlfriend Kara, and the entire rock and roll universe support Matt in taking some time off to rest and heal.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
14-03-2025
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Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield Gives Health Update After Coma, Recovering in Rehab Facility
Matt Pinfield is alive and recovering after suffering a major stroke in January. 'Guys, I'm alive,' Pinfield, who was in a coma in the ICU, told The Hollywood Reporter. 'I'm recovering and am going to come back swinging. I was unresponsive for two months. Friends were thinking they were coming to see me for the last time. The doctors never expected me to speak or to walk again.' More from Billboard Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield Hospitalized After Massive Stroke Space Ranger Brings First Taylor Swift Cover to 'Masked Singer' Just Before His Exit: 'They Only Cleared It Because of Me!' Benson Boone Admits He Wasn't Familiar With Taylor Swift's Music Before Eras Tour The former MTV VJ and SoCal Sound radio host is currently on his way to full recovery in a rehabilitation center in Los Angeles. Pinfield, a onetime Columbia Records VP of A&R who has had a number of radio gigs over the past 20 years — most recently co-hosting The Power Hour on AXS TV — suffered the stroke on Jan. 6. He also opened up about his eldest daughter Jessica assuming temporary conservatorship of the media personality's medical and financial decisions. 'She's the one who saved my life,' Pinfield told the publication of his daughter. 'She protected me.' Pinfield added for 'grateful' he is 'for all the people that that were wishing me well. The love of the community helped me get through this.' He is looking to be discharged from the hospital by the 'end of the month,' and continue with outpatient care. 'I'm definitely going to take some time to recover,' he explained. 'Then I'll do my radio shows again and get back to work doing what I love, which is to entertain people playing music.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
