The Los Angeles Lakers shared the tragic news in a social media post .
Lawrence Tanter, the longtime public address announcer known as the “Voice of the Lakers,” has died aged 76.
There is very little publicly documented information about Tanter’s family, as he kept his personal and family life highly private. There is no publicly available information or record indicating that he was married or had a wife, but there is evidence that he had a son named Miles, according to a 2011 Los Angeles Times article.
After 43 seasons, Tanter retired as the team’s PA announcer in June. However, he stayed with the franchise as a special advisor for game presentation.
“Lawrence Tanter has been an integral part of the Lakers gameday experience for more than four decades, setting the tone for countless memorable moments with his professionalism, energy and signature booming voice,” Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss said after his retirement, per CBS News
