Arnold Palmer died in 2016 at age 87.
- The most widely reported fact is that Palmer passed away at 87 due to complications from heart problems.[3][7]
- He was born on September 10, 1929, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and his death was announced by major outlets and golf organizations at the time.[7][3]
- Multiple outlets at the time noted his role in popularizing golf and his Masters titles, underscoring his impact beyond his age at death.[6][3]
If you’d like, I can pull up a concise timeline of Palmer’s life and key career milestones.
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Arnold Palmer Dies at 87
www.usga.orgArnold Palmer, who won the Masters Tournament four times and helped bring golf to the masses, died Sunday night, according to multiple media reports. He was 87.
www.augusta.comGolfing icon Arnold Palmer, nicknamed "The King," has died at the age of 87, his longtime spokesman and friend Doc Giffin told ESPN.
www.espn.com.sgThe legendary golfer was 87 years old.
abcnews.go.comGolf legend Arnold Palmer has died at the age of 87, the United States Golfing Association confirmed on Twitter Sunday evening.
www.cbsnews.comGolfing icon Arnold Palmer, nicknamed "The King," has died at the age of 87, his longtime spokesman and friend Doc Giffin told ESPN.
www.espn.comCelebrating 90 incredible Arnold Palmer moments in honor of what would have been Arnold Palmer's 90th birthday
www.blog.arnoldpalmer.comTwo-time Masters’ winner and SiriusXM host Ben Crenshaw spoke about the legacy of Arnold Palmer shortly after news had broke about his passing.
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