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Dave Kendall, MTV VJ And 120 Minutes Creator, Has Died

MTV VJ and '120 Minutes' creator Dave Kendall has died at age 68, leaving a legacy of championing alternative music.

By · Published July 16, 2026  16:37 UTC · Updated July 18, 2026  19:46 UTC

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Dave Kendall, known for creating and hosting MTV's "120 Minutes," passed away. The news was reported across several outlets, highlighting his contributions to alternative music.

Epilogue added 60d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Who was Dave Kendall?

He was an MTV VJ and the creator and host of the show '120 Minutes.'

How old was Dave Kendall when he died?

He was 68 years old.

What was Kendall's primary contribution to music media?

He is credited with championing and spotlighting alternative music on MTV.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 9 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 7.
  • Primary Driver: MTV VJ and '120 Minutes' creator Dave Kendall has died at age 68, leaving a legacy of championing alternative music.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Dave Kendall, the creator and host of MTV's '120 Minutes,' has passed away at the age of 68. He is recognized for his work as a VJ and for providing a platform for alternative music on the network.

Coverage from outlets including People.com, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, and The Washington Post emphasizes Kendall's role in spotlighting alternative artists. Syracuse.com notes that "he loved the music." Further details regarding the cause of death have not been specified in the current coverage.

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