As first reported by TMZ and subsequently multiple news sources, former MTV, VH1, and radio host Matt Pinfield suffered a massive stroke on January 6.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Pinfield is in stable but poor condition and has been left “incapacitated.”
Pinfield’s daughters have positioned the Los Angeles Superior Court for temporary conservatorship. They request permission to handle his health and financial concerns and state their concern about Pinfield’s girlfriend drawing money from his accounts.
Pinfield is heard on 88.5 The SoCal Sound KCSN as well as a syndicated weekend show based at KLOS, Los Angeles.
KCSN told listeners, “The SoCal Sound’s legendary DJ Matt Pinfield will be taking a temporary leave of absence. We are fully supportive of Matt and hope to have his energetic knowledge of rock n’ roll back on the air soon.”
Pinfield’s 90s MTV portfolio includes hosting “120 Minutes” and “TRL.”
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