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John Sterling, Legendary Yankees Voice, Dies at 84

Published May 5, 2026 · Updated May 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

John Sterling, the iconic voice of the New York Yankees for 36 seasons, has passed away at the age of 84 following a massive heart attack.

WFAN confirmed the death of the broadcasting legend on Monday morning. Sterling had been unable to walk since January but remained active in sports. His final conversation with Spanish-language voice Rickie Ricardo focused on the NFL draft. Despite his health struggles, Sterling remained upbeat, discussing the Eagles' picks and Giants games. His last wish was to go out for a steak dinner before he died. forestarrow.help

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