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

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

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.