Joseph J. Collins, Former Time Warner Cable Chief, Dies at 81

Home TV Obituaries Apr 7, 2026 9:25am PT Joseph J. Collins, Former Time Warner Cable Chief, Dies at 81 By Kennedy French Plus Icon Kennedy French Latest ‘Forbidden Fruits’ Costume Designer Breaks Down the Campy, Y2K Looks: Shop the American Eagle Pieces That Made Them Possible 1 hour ago The Drama Over Marketing ‘The Drama’: Was the Wedding-Focused Promo Misleading or a Marketing Masterclass? 1 day ago ‘Shrinking’ Creator Bill Lawrence Says Season 4 Will Have ‘A New Story With The Same Cast’ 3 days ago See All Joseph J. Collins (right) Joseph J. Collins, a longtime cable executive who helped transform the industry into a cornerstone of the modern internet economy, died April 2 at his home in Weekapaug, Rhode Island. He was 81. Over a decades-long career, Collins played a key role in reshaping cable from a television delivery system into infrastructure capable of supporting broadband and digital services. He held senior leadership roles across major media and telecommunications companies, including HBO, Time Warner Cable and Comcast. Related Stories Tokyo-Set Neon-Noir 'One More Night to Live' Unites Philippine Production Powerhouses Fusee and Studio 360 (EXCLUSIVE)