Legendary MTV VJ and music media personality Matt Pinfield, best known for hosting shows like 120 Minutes has suffered a massive stroke, according to a report from TMZ. Pinfield, who has had a career that includes hosting Total Request Live (TRL), syndicated Radio, SiriusXM, his own TV show, podcasting, Twitch streaming and serving as VP of A&R at Columbia Records, among other things. His daughters, Jessica and Maya, have filed for a temporary conservatorship, expressing concerns over their father’s ability to manage his health and finances. This is not the first tragedy Pinfield has experienced, as he nearly died crossing the street in a hit-and-run accident in December of 2018. Get well soon Matt!
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Pinfield, who suffered the stroke on January 6, is now deemed incompetent to make critical decisions. Jessica claims his girlfriend currently has access to his bank accounts and fears she might misuse the funds. The daughters are requesting temporary oversight to protect his financial assets and ensure proper care for his apartment and personal property.
On the day of his stroke, Pinfield posted the following via Instagram:
Starting another week with gratitude for a life surrounded by great people, life changing music, and unforgettable experiences that I never take for granted. Here to another week-another day-open heart and open mind. Let’s rock!
https://www.tmz.com/2025/01/27/former-mtv-host-matt-pinfield-daughter-files-for-conservatorship/