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Joan Steinbrenner, widow of Yankees owner, dies in Tampa at 83

Joan Steinbrenner, who held the title of Yankees vice chair, was 83.
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Joan Steinbrenner, widow of George Steinbrenner, died Dec. 14, 2018, in Tampa.

NEW YORK (AP) - The wife of late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has died.

Joan Steinbrenner held the title of Yankees vice chair, was 83.

The team says she died Friday surrounded by family at her home in Tampa, Florida.

In 1956, she married George Steinbrenner, who died in 2010.

She is survived by sons Hank and Hal; daughters Jessica Steinbrenner and Jennifer Steinbrenner-Swindal; 14 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Hal has been the team's controlling owner since November 2008.

A private family service will be held.

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