Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/sound-pioneer-ray-dolby-dies-at-age-80 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Sound pioneer Ray Dolby dies at age 80 Nation Sep 13, 2013 2:50 PM EDT Ray Dolby, the audio pioneer who founded Dolby Laboratories in 1965, revolutionized film and sound recording in developing the Dolby noise-reduction system, which removed the hiss from analog tape. He also invented digital surround sound, changing how music was listened at home. After struggling with Alzheimer’s disease and being diagnosed with leukemia last summer, Dolby passed away at home Thursday in San Francisco. He was 80. Dolby Laboratories posted a tribute to its founder, along with a video detailing his contributions to the field of sound. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
Ray Dolby, the audio pioneer who founded Dolby Laboratories in 1965, revolutionized film and sound recording in developing the Dolby noise-reduction system, which removed the hiss from analog tape. He also invented digital surround sound, changing how music was listened at home. After struggling with Alzheimer’s disease and being diagnosed with leukemia last summer, Dolby passed away at home Thursday in San Francisco. He was 80. Dolby Laboratories posted a tribute to its founder, along with a video detailing his contributions to the field of sound. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now