Marge Hearn, Widow Of Former Lakers Broadcaster Chick Hearn, Passes Away At Age 98
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Sunday that Marge Hearn, the widow of legendary Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn, has passed away at the age of 98.
The team reported Hearn died of natural causes.
"She was the truly the first lady of the Lakers," owner Jeanie Buss said.
Marge Hearn, wife of legendary announcer Chick Hearn, passed away last night at age 98 of natural causes. pic.twitter.com/I5O4InVs8v
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 31, 2016
Sad news before the start of tonight's Lakers game. pic.twitter.com/FvmniSCcl4
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) January 31, 2016
Chick Hearn passed away at the age of 85 in 2002.
He was the Lakers main broadcaster from 1965-2001.
Hearn also had a streak of 3,338 consecutive games announced from 1965 to 2001.