Longtime weather forecaster Jon Burnett, known for his work at Pittsburgh station KDKA-TV, has died after a battle with degenerative brain disease.

KDKA-TV is sad to report that Jon died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.

CBS Pittsburgh weather forecaster Jon Burnett died from complications of CTE, Dr. Joseph Malone, a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cognitive Neurologist, said. The beloved KDKA broadcaster and meteorologist was 71.

Former KDKA-TV weathercaster and daytime talk show host Jon Burnett died of suspected CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) following a 2022 diagnosis of the disease, according to KDKA. He was 71. Burnett shared his diagnosis with KDKA viewers in February 2024 reports by his longtime “Pittsburgh Today Live” co-host Kristine Sorensen,

Longtime CBS Pittsburgh news anchor and weather forecaster Jon Burnett has died. The Pittsburgh station, also known as KDKA-TV, confirmed on Thursday, Feb. 20 that the beloved TV journalist passed away of complications of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy).

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Jon Burnett, one of Pittsburgh beloved on-air personalities has died. During his 36 years at KDKA-TV, Jon Burnett co-hosted Evening Magazine, Pittsburgh Today, and anchored the weather desk.