Longtime L.A. Lakers owner Jerry Buss has passed away this morning at the age of 79 according to the L.A. Times.
Lakers owner Jerry Buss passed away this morning. A sad day for L.A.
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) February 18, 2013
The legendary owner had been battling cancer since last year and will be truly missed.
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