He held that role for 43 years.

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The Los Angeles Lakers announced that Lawrence Tanter, the team’s longtime and beloved public address announcer, has died at age 76. “We are deeply saddened to share the news of the ...

The Los Angeles Lakers organization and basketball fans around the world are mourning a profound loss. The franchise announced the passing of legendary public address announcer Lawrence Tanter on ...

He only retired from his role in June, moving away from his public-facing role to become a special advisor for game presentation.

The longtime Lakers voice died just months after stepping away from the microphone following a remarkable 43-season career.

A stroke in March ended his final season early, and the Lakers moved him into a special adviser role in June before his death at 76.

Longtime Los Angeles Lakers public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died at the age of 76, the team announced Wednesday.

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of legendary Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter,’’ the team said Wednesday night.

The Los Angeles Lakers have lost a major symbol of their franchise. Lawrence Tanter, who spent 43 seasons as the Lakers public address announcer, has passed away at the age of 76. The organization ...

Lawrence Tanter, the iconic public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers for over four decades, has passed away at 76.

Tanter, who was the “Voice of Lakers basketball” for 43 years from The Forum to Crypto.com Arena, had retired in June. “A true original that added his unique style to Showtime,” Lakers governor Jeanie ...