MTV Legend Matt Pinfield Suffers Severe Stroke at 63, Left Incapacitated
Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield has suffered a massive stroke on January 6, leaving him incapacitated at age 63. Currently in stable but "poor" condition, Pinfield is unable to make physical movements or cognitive decisions.
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His daughters, Jessica and Maya, have filed for temporary conservatorship in Los Angeles Superior Court. The petition specifically requests that Pinfield's girlfriend, Kara Brown, not be notified of the conservatorship attempt.
Pinfield's career spans decades in the music industry. Starting as a local DJ broadcasting from his East Brunswick family home, he gained prominence at the Melody Bar in the 1980s, where he hosted notable musicians like Mick Jones of The Clash and poet Gregory Corso.
As program director at WHTG-FM, Pinfield helped launch alternative rock bands like The Cure and R.E.M. into mainstream success. He later became a recognized face as an MTV VJ, hosting "120 Minutes" from 1995 to 1999. Most recently, he worked at Los Angeles' KCSN rock station.
The news explains Pinfield's recent three-week absence from social media, where he was previously active. His last post expressed gratitude for his life in music: "Starting another week with gratitude for a life surrounded by great people, life-changing music, and unforgettable experiences that I never take for granted."
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