NEW YORK (AP) -- Legendary Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died Tuesday morning at age 80.
Steinbrenner passed away around 6:30 a.m. ET after suffering a massive heart attack, SI.com confirmed.
The Steinbrenner family released a statement confirming the iconic figure's passing.
"He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again," the statement said.
Steinbrenner recently celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4.
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