Thomas W. Sarnoff Cause of Death

NBC Executive, Thomas W. Sarnoff has been reported dead. According to the Television Academy Foundation, he died on Sunday, June 4, 2o23, at age 96, however, no cause of death was announced. He was the youngest son of American media mogul, David Sarnoff.

He was hired as an assistant to the Director of Finance and Operations in 1952 and transitioned to become VP of Production and Business Affairs in 1957. He also served as Staff Executive VP West Coast and President of NBC Entertainment Corp., from 1965 to 1977. He was reporting to the President of NBC.

Sarnoff was also in charge of the production and worldwide touring of live, all-family arena shows including Peter Pan, Disney on Paradise, and more, and also partnered with Walt Disney Productions.

He negotiated contracts for NBC’s Burbank studio and production deals with network talents like Bob Hope and Col. Tom Parker on behalf of Elvis Presley’s TV specials.

Sarnoff was survived by his two sons, Daniel and Timothy, and daughter, Cynthia, as well as nine grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.