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The Twitter world reacts to the loss of longtime Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss

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As reported by various outlets on Monday morning, Dr. Jerry Buss passed today at the age of 8o after his battle with Cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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Magic Johnson calls the passing of Jerry Buss a ‘great loss’ for Laker Nation

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One of the greatest owners in sports history, Dr. Jerry Buss, has died at the age of 80, according to a report from the New York Times on Monday, Feb. 18. The legendary owner of the Los Angeles Lakers lost his battle with Cancer at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center early this morning.

The Buss family confirmed his death and released a statement.

“We not only have lost our cherished father, but a beloved man of our community and a person respected by the world basketball community,” the statement would read.

“It was our father’s often stated desire and expectation that the Lakers remain in the Buss family. The Lakers have been our lives as well and we will honor his wish and do everything in our power to continue his unparalleled legacy.”
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