Remembering the life of our friend and beloved colleague Jon Burnett
Pittsburgh first met Jon Burnett in 1982 when KDKA-TV hired him as the new co-host of Evening Magazine.
Remembering Jon Burnett
A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, viewers instantly fell in love with Jon's Southern charm.
Remembering Jon Burnett
In 1985, Jon also began co-hosting Pittsburgh 2Day.
Remembering Jon Burnett
Liz Miles: "He was my partner, one of the most significant people in my life."
Remembering Jon Burnett
Mary Robb Jackson: "He was a bright light in the world. And boy, when a bright light goes out, you know it. And that was Jon."
Remembering Jon Burnett
Patrice King Brown: "My TV brother. I will love him forever."
Remembering Jon Burnett
Ron Klink: "There's the old saying: If you want a friend, be a friend. And that's how Jon had so many friends. He was a friend to people."
Remembering Jon Burnett
Stacy Smith: "He knew how to communicate to that camera lens and make you feel like he was one of your best friends."
Remembering Jon Burnett
Paul Martino: "I know viewers miss him and I sure as heck miss him."
Remembering Jon Burnett
Dennis Bowman: "He wanted to share himself with people. He wanted you to know him and he wanted to know you."
Remembering Jon Burnett
Jill Neely: "He had the biggest heart and he truly loved people."
Remembering Jon Burnett
Larry Richert: "You never know what's gonna happen in life and Jon lived it to the fullest."
Remembering Jon Burnett
Brenda Waters: "If you were down, Jon would bring you up. You'd forget about your problems. He had that magnetic personality and that doesn't come along often."
Remembering Jon Burnett
Jon retired in 2019 and over the last few years dealt with serious health issues, including memory loss and other neurological problems. His doctors eventually diagnosed him with suspected CTE.
Remembering Jon Burnett
In early 2024, Jon and his family made the decision to participate in the National Sports Brain Bank at the University of Pittsburgh, which is dedicated to research and treatment of brain disorders and CTE.
Remembering Jon Burnett
We'll miss you, Jon! You leave a lasting legacy here at KDKA-TV.