Breaking News: New York Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies At Age 80 From Massive Heart Attack [Video]


Longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died Tuesday morning, his family confirmed in a statement.

"It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing. He passed away this morning in Tampa, Fla., at age 80," the family said in a statement.

"He was an incredible and charitable man. First and foremost he was devoted to his entire family -- his beloved wife, Joan; his sisters, Susan Norpell and Judy Kamm, his children, Hank, Jennifer Jessica and Hal; and all of his grandchildren.

"He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again."

The Steinbrenner family said that funeral arrangements will be private, however details about an additional public service will be announced at a later date.

The New York Daily News reported that Steinbrenner died around 6:30 a.m. ET Tuesday in Tampa, Fla.

WABC-TV in New York reported that Steinbrenner, the Yankees' owner since 1973, suffered a massive heart attack.

Steinbrenner, who celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4, was taken to a Tampa hospital after emergency crews responded to his home Monday night.

Steinbrenner gave his sons, Hal and Hank, day-to-day control of the team in late 2007.

He told The Associated Press last week that he was "feeling good" after spending a couple hours in his office at the Yankees' spring training complex.

Under his ownership, the Yankees have won 11 AL pennants and seven World Series titles.



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Comment by FLAHOMIE on July 14, 2010 at 4:01am
R.I.P. STEINBRENNER A TRU BOSS
Comment by aaron maynard on July 13, 2010 at 9:14pm
lol...yeah i like that. f*** officer ricky ross. focus.
Travel well Boss. thanks for the fish.
you are still the boss.
Comment by NotoriousRambo on July 13, 2010 at 6:40pm
RIP TO ONE OF THE LAST DONS OF NOT ONLY THE YANKEES BUT SPORTS IN GENERAL!

F*** OFFICER RICKY THIS WAS THE REAL BOSS!!!
Comment by cheguevara on July 13, 2010 at 5:27pm
A little Advice, DONT ever say RIP if you didnt know the person while he or she was alive. BEcause nobody that dies without JESUS will rest in peace. They are going directly to hell and wait until the judgement day to be thrown in the lake of fire with the devil and its angels. Thank You
Comment by XxANG3LxX on July 13, 2010 at 5:19pm
DAYUM DATS A TON OF MONEYY..... Rip tho && da REd SOxx? r u deadass hahahahaha YANKEES ALL DA ERRYDAYY
Comment by BooBoo Spirit~ on July 13, 2010 at 4:12pm
RIP

booboo spirit~
Comment by Brown Suga on July 13, 2010 at 3:58pm
RIP George..My condolences go out to his family.
Comment by Joeinsidious on July 13, 2010 at 2:16pm
R.I.P. Mr. Steinbrenner.
Comment by Jeff Henriquez on July 13, 2010 at 1:08pm
As A die hard Yankee fan you will Be missed . May you R.I.P and the Yankees will continue to be he best org because of your ownership thanks a lot for the leading the Yankees to 7 world series and 11 pennants
Comment by Pretty Ricci on July 13, 2010 at 1:07pm
good!

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