Tom Jolls Cause of Death

Tom Jolls, the affable weatherman on the legendary WKBW-TV (Channel 7) died at his New York home on June 7, 2023, at the age of 89.

The Jolls family released a statement Wednesday. “As a family, we could not be any prouder than we are of his illustrious television career. Better yet, he was an even better family man. His brief illness was a blessing, as he did not suffer much and passed away with all his family by his bedside,” the statement read.

“He was a very shy and private man off the air and, as such, we will celebrate his life with a private, family-only service. He will always be our commander. To all his family, friends and fans, he would hope you all make your lives salubrious,” the statement continued.

Tom Jolls was a nighttime fixture on WKBW, along with news anchor Irv Weinstein and sports anchor Rick Azar. As the host of “The Weather Outside,” Jolls would stand outside in the elements to report on weather conditions, and it became common to see him shivering or struggling to keep his balance in gusty winds.

In 1998, Jolls, Weinstein, and Azar were inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasting Hall of Fame. In 2019, Jolls was inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.