Pittsburgh Mourns the Loss of Jon Burnett, Celebrated KDKA-TV Icon and Advocate for CTE Awareness
Pittsburgh, PA — Jon Burnett, a beloved former television personality known for his warmth and versatility on CBS Pittsburgh’s KDKA-TV, passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Cognitive Neurologist Dr. Joseph Malone confirmed that Burnett’s death was caused by complications from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a condition linked to repeated head injuries. Burnett’s career spanned over three decades, during which he became a familiar …