Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield Suffers 'Severe Stroke' at 63, Left Incapacitated
Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield, age 63, suffered a severe stroke on January 6th, 2024, leaving him incapacitated and in stable but poor condition. According to court documents, he is currently 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 remarkable career began as a DJ broadcasting from his East Brunswick family home. He gained prominence at the Melody Bar in the 1980s, where he hosted notable musicians including Mick Jones of The Clash. As program director at WHTG-FM, he helped promote alternative rock bands like The Cure and R.E.M.
His most recognized role came as an MTV VJ, where he hosted "120 Minutes" from 1995 to 1999. Prior to his stroke, Pinfield had returned to radio, working at Los Angeles' KCSN rock station.
The news explains Pinfield's sudden 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. Here's to another week — another day — open heart and open mind. Let's rock!"
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