Norman Pattiz Cause of Death

Norman Pattiz, the founder of the syndicated radio network Westwood One, passed away on December 4, 2022. He was 79.

His death was reported by All Access, who stated that he died on Sunday but did not specify the cause of death.

Pattiz began his broadcasting career in 1970 at Los Angeles’ KCOP-TV before launching Westwood One, which first syndicated The Sound of Motown before expanding to other properties such as the comedic Dr. Demento and Mary Turner’s Off The Record, which featured music from popular bands as well as interviews.

Pattiz began syndication of live concerts in 1981, beginning with a performance by Chuck Berry and quickly expanding to shows by artists such as Journey and the Rolling Stones.

Although Pattiz remained a major shareholder and board chairman for a long time, he gradually stepped back from day-to-day management of the company until he was succeeded in 2010 by Mark Stone, managing director of the Gores Group.

Pattiz was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2016, and he also received the Giants of Broadcasting Award from the Library of American Broadcasting.