Death Summary: Buss had been hospitalized for several months prior to his death.

Who was Jerry Buss : Gerald "Jerry" Buss was a long-time owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Kings. Buss made his fortune in the Los Angeles-area real estate market during the 60s and 70s. In 2010 he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. (Photo courtesy flipchip/LasVegasVegas.com)

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