Jerry Buss Passed Away

On Monday, Feb. 18, longtime Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss passed away at the age of 80 following an 18-month battle with cancer.

Buss’ memorial service will be held at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. to honor arguably the greatest owner in American team sports and one of Los Angeles’ biggest icons.

Buss is survived by his six children Jim, Jeanie, Johnny, Janie, Joey and Jesse.

The Lakers’ front office out the following press release about the service set to be held this Thursday in Los Angeles.