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Julian Brodsky Dies at 93
Comcast co-founder Julian Brodsky, who helped build cable TV giant, dies at 93.
In brief
Comcast co-founder Julian Brodsky, who helped build cable TV giant, dies at 93. Comcast co-founder Julian Brodsky died at 93 after co-founding the company and serving as its longtime CFO. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Julian Brodsky dies
Comcast co-founder Julian Brodsky died Thursday at 93.
Comcast co-founder
Brodsky co-founded Comcast in 1963 and served as its longtime chief financial officer.
Cable TV giant
He helped transform Comcast into a telecommunications giant through strategic acquisitions and growth.
Museum donation
Brodsky and his wife donated $20 million to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for an education center.
Museum role
He served on the Philadelphia Museum of Art's board of trustees for nearly three decades.
Family
Brodsky is survived by his wife, three daughters, and four grandchildren.
Museum plans
The new education center will include visitor orientation, community hub, art studios, and family learning spaces.
Cultural impact
Brodsky was inducted into the Cable Television Hall of Fame and received the National Cable & Telecommunications Association's Vanguard Award.
Family plans
His family will host a private memorial service followed by a celebration of life.
The big picture
Comcast co-founder Julian Brodsky died at 93 after co-founding the company and serving as its longtime CFO.
