Golf legend Seve Ballesteros dies at 54

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Seve Ballesteros, the legendary five-time major winning golfer, has died after losing his fight against cancer.

The news was confirmed by a statement on the golfer's official website which said: "Today, at 2.10am Spanish time, Seve Ballesteros passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Pedreña.

"The Ballesteros family is very grateful for all the support and gestures of love that have been received since Seve was diagnosed with a brain tumour on 5th October 2008 at Madrid Hospital la Paz.

"At this time the family asks for respect and privacy at such a painful time. Thank you very much.

Ballesteros, 54, a five-time major winner, had been recuperating at his home in northern Spain after a series of operations since being diagnosed with two malignant brain tumours in 2008.

His condition worsened on Wednesday, at which point he was admitted to hospital; rumours had swept Spain last week that Ballesteros's situation had taken a rapid downturn. On Friday, Ballesteros was under heavy sedation, with his family and friends understood to be preparing for the worst.

In an unfortunate coincidence, the Spanish Open -- the last competition Ballesteros won as a professional in 1995 -- is currently taking place in Barcelona.
guardian.co.uk

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[SilverShamrock71]

you are fondly missed champ...

[jcking33]

We will miss you Seve! Your the best! I've also created a tribute video for you..

[dhudhi5]

he was a nice man .we miss him allways

[dhudhi5]

he was an nice man

[Davewise1965]

I remember watching Seve when he first started, he was so great. R.I.P Seve, you will be sadly missed.

[knightmidnight]

Descanse en Paz Severiano Ballesteros, el Mago del Golf , The King, hay pocos deportistas con ese carisma en el mundo, un ejemplo, un verdadero caballero y un hombre que abrio el camino junto a Santana y Angel Nieto para dar a conocer el deporte de nuestro pais. Que Dios te bendiga amigo Seve.

[PiratesAndCowboys]

RIP Seve. I'll never forget being in awe of this mans talents. He is the God of golf and always will be ♥ Love from Ireland xxx

[PiratesAndCowboys]

@taxidimples indeed! heartbreaking

[taxidimples]

Descanse en Paz .. Always happy & smiling.. Thanks for the memories Seve , a true legend!