Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76

Lawrence Tanter, the longtime public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers, has died at the age of 76. The team confirmed his passing following a career that spanned several decades, beginning during the franchise's "Showtime" era.

Tanter served as the voice of the Lakers until his retirement this past June. His departure from the role followed a stroke, marking the end of a tenure that saw him become a fixture of the organization's game-day experience.