including on “The Jeff Foxworthy Show,” “Saturday Night Live,” “Jerry Maguire” and “Last Comic Standing. Puppi Buss, 36, whose. Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA team to 10 championships from the Showtime dynasty of the 1980s to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday. Buss died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, said Bob Steiner, his assistant and longtime friend. Buss later had two more children with girlfriend Karen Demel named Joey and Jesse in 1985 and 1988, respectively. The timing of his fictional rekindled flame with Honey could align with his factual relationship with Demel. Players. Joan Buss was the wife of the late Lakers owner Jerry Buss until the couple divorced in 1972. Karen Demel is the ex-girlfriend of Jerry Buss, the mother of two children, and Buss is a businessman, philanthropist, scientist, and investor from the United States of America. Jerry Buss. On November 9, 1959, Jim Buss was born in Los Angeles County, California, to his parents, Jerry Buss and JoAnn Mueller. championship. The timing of his fictional rekindled flame with Honey could align with his factual relationship with Demel. And as the Showtime Lakers became must-see TV, the rest of the NBA followed. Jerry Buss oversaw one of the greatest stretches in sports and entertainment history. Dec. The woman who scored an expensive condo, Bentley AND MORE from deceased L. John C. The fiction Following the Lakers’ loss in the 1983 finals, Buss met with Pat Riley (Adrien Brody), newly cemented general manager Jerry West (Jason Clarke) and Bill Sharman (Brett Cullen) to discuss what needed to change in order for the team to claim another championship title. Jeannie, and even Johnny and Jimmy, absolutely have a place in there with Jerry. Riley Drexel aka Riley Buss-Drexel, is the nephew of Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss. Buss later had two more children with girlfriend Karen Demel named Joey and Jesse in 1985 and 1988, respectively. He. Jerry Buss' drama away from the team is a huge part of the show, as it not only builds on his character, but on his daughter Jeanie's. michelle goeringer. Here's what to. TWO EPISODES INTO the second season of HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Jerry Buss's (John C. John C. . Jerry Buss was the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. Pat Riley shines brightest in Jeanie Buss’s star-studded Lakers documentary. The home of the 17x NBA World Champions, your Los Angeles Lakers. Now, Magic worries about his status as a leader when Norm is openly questioning his talents in the press, and Jerry Buss, his father-figure and skirt-chasing co-conspirator, seems to be keeping. The young businessman was born in 1988. John C. Buss was previously engaged to Phil Jackson, who coached the Lakers from 1999-04 and 2005-11, winning five championships with the club. He was 80. 18, 2013 12 AM PT. Jeanie Buss and Magic Johnson (shown in 2011) have been close for years after both growing up under Dr. Dr. Her palimony suit was likewise settled out of court. In the New York Times obituary following Jerry Buss’ death in February 2013, JoAnn Mueller is referenced as his only wife, while Karen Demel is mentioned as a girlfriend. Man in the News. According to TMZ, which obtained a copy of the late Lakers owner’s will, Buss left a 2009. In a limousine outside the office that day in. jeanie buss: daughter of jerry buss / girlfriend of phil jackson. 24-year-old Delia Cortez is today the proud owner of Mr. Leading the cast and setting the wheels of Winning Time into motion is John C. Fans react to Winning Time controversy “#WinningTime is ok…the scene where Dr. com obtained an exclusive clip of the episode that. But in 1999, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to go. A Depression-era baby, Jerry Hatten Buss was born in Salt Lake City on Jan. His parents, Lydus and Jessie Buss, divorced when he was an. He had two more with his girlfriend Karen Demel. The younger Buss is the son of a former girlfriend of the Lakers legend, who took. Staff writer. Some may argue that Buss should delete these tweets now that she is the owner of the Lakers, but quite frankly, there really is no reason to. Cookie and I are glad she was a part of our lives for. Buss transformed this $6,000 down purchase into a $350 million real estate empire eighteen years later. Buss had four children with his wife, JoAnn Mueller: Johnny, Jim, Jeanie and Janie. Buss is in his underwear and enraged. Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and her longtime boyfriend, actor and comedian Jay Mohr, are engaged to be married, the couple confirmed to The Times. (Buss would go on to sire two more children after his divorce, with girlfriend Karen Demel. She, along with the rest of her siblings, inherited. Buss loves to laugh. We go inside her. Jeanie's father, Dr. Reilly, 56, stars as Jerry Buss, who bought the Los Angeles Lakers and their venue The Forum in 1979. Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the '80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday, his assistant said. Jeanie Marie Buss was born on September 26, 1961, to Joann and Jerry Buss. 10, and features a clash between Jerry Buss (John C. Relationships. In. Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss tied the knot with comedian Jay Mohr in an intimate wedding ceremony on Malibu Beach this past Sunday, via TMZ. Andrew D. Jerry Buss 17 episodes, 2022-2023 Quincy Isaiah. Jeanie said ‘Dennis you want to go out to dinner?‘Jerry Buss had been a chemist and a mathematician long before he bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979. Jerry Buss -- who owned the L. TWO EPISODES INTO the second season of HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Jerry Buss's (John C. Buss' efforts landed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ervin "Magic" Johnson and more to. Post #78 » by MaRcu5 » Thu Jun 17, 2010 8:14 am . Sneaky, sneaky! Dillon. Jerry Buss was in relationships with Jill St. Jerry Buss, longtime owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, passed away today at 5:55 am after a long illness. Those all spawned off his initial success in. More from The Hollywood. Buss, 79, has spent time in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to the Los Angeles Times, which quoted Buss' son, Jim, on Thursday saying his father was "doing fine. The wedding ceremony took place in Malibu and included 20 close friends and family members. (Jerry and JoAnn divorced in 1972. Magic Johnson’s girlfriend and future wife. He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood. Photo by Francis Specker. John C. Jerry Buss -- who owned the L. Buss inherited the Lakers mantle from her playboy businessman father, Jerry Buss (who she refers to by his preferred title, Dr. The drama chronicles how the 1980s marked the beginning of a dominant Lakers era after Jerry Buss bought the team. Laker’s owner Dr. Longtime Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, pictured, who died of kidney failure on last month at age 80, has left his sprawling Hawaii digs and hot wheels to his much younger girlfriend Delia. The self-made millionaire with a head for business and an impresario's heart. Jerry Buss decided to draft Magic Johnson to the Los Angeles Lakers, he probably anticipated the start of the “Showtime era. His current girlfriend is model Lisa Hernandez, who previously dated former LA Lakers owner Jerry Buss. He also had two sons with his ex-girlfriend, Karen Demel: Joey Buss (born 1985) and Jesse Buss (born 1988). Apart from exploring the basketball side of the. It led the duo to live apart, and they even could not discuss their jobs with one another. They are rushing over ground to get to the meaty stuff. The portrayal of Lakers icon Jerry West is the most egregious example, but there are many more. He was 80. Gerald Hatten "Jerry" Buss was born on Jan. AKA Gerald Hatten Buss. 5 million condo in Hawaii and his 2009 Bently, estimated to be worth about $200,000. Buss, whose father Jerry Buss died in 2013, took ownership of the Lakers. B. Reilly). The real-life Jerry Buss and his wife JoAnn Mueller got a divorce in 1972 after twenty years of marriage and four children. Jeanie Marie Buss (born September 26, 1961) is an American sports executive who is the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), and co-owner and promoter of the U. In the New York Times obituary following Jerry Buss’ death in February 2013, JoAnn Mueller is referenced as his only wife, while Karen Demel is mentioned as a girlfriend. Take a look at some photos of Buss. According to Jeanie Buss, “It was really a simple economic. He is the longest-tenured owner in the NBA since the Lakers owner Jerry Buss died last year. Joey and Jesse, with his girlfriend Karen Demel. The Lakers would. (As. The rest of Jerry Buss' $5. That meant a heavy emphasis on the late Dr. After the String disbanded in 1993, Jeanie was able to bring. Magic was instructed to meet Buss at the owner’s fabled Pickfair mansion in Bel Air, where Jerry’s then-18-year-old daughter, Jeanie, greeted him at the door. Jerry Buss, who turned a $1,000 real estate investment into the keys to the Los Angeles Lakers, and went on to become one of the most influential and successful owners in. Buss’ girlfriend, Honey, angrily leaves him after discovering that he wasn’t legally divorced from his ex-wife. Buss inherited the Lakers from her father, Dr. LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles Lakers owner Dr. 16, 2014 4:43 AM PT. Who Is Brad Pitt's Girlfriend, Ines de. 7 Million USD. As Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss sits at team headquarters in El Segundo, California, with multiple Larry O'Brien trophies in the backdrop, she is fully aware that, as one of the few women. Recording said to be Donald Sterling talking to girlfriend. Forced to work within certain. 4. Jerry Buss died at 5:55 a. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who played for Jerry as his coach and also worked with Jerry in the Lakers. Buss’ girlfriend, Honey, angrily leaves him after discovering that he wasn’t legally divorced from his ex-wife. Jerry Buss and his children in “Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers,” a 10-part docuseries that premieres Monday on Hulu. He was married twice and had six children. March 28, 1990 12 AM PT. Chemist who made his fortune in oil and real estate, and owned the Los Angeles Lakers from 1979 until his death in 2013. Mohr, 52, whose credits include playing a sports agent in Jerry Maguire, has two previous marriages, to model Nicole Chamberlain and actress Nikki Cox. Teams. Los Angeles Lakers Earvin “Magic” Johnson hugs team owner Jerry Buss in the locker room after they won the 1980 NBA championship against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia on May 16, 1980. (Honey is a composite, but two of Buss’ exes really did sue him for bigamy. At the age 17, she moved in with her dad at Pickfair. Buss’ girlfriend, Honey, angrily leaves him after discovering that he wasn’t legally divorced from his ex-wife. Reilly) flipping through a scrapbook of his love interests just moments after a heated. They have currently reached the age of approximately 37 and 34 years, respectively. Jerry Buss and Frank Mariani paid $1 million to Arizona’s Maricopa County Friday to settle an alleged underpayment of property taxes. His. 27, 1933, although some sources cite 1934 as his birth year. When Jerry Buss admits that he is financially over his head upon buying the Lakers, his mother suggests he put the team in his separated wife, JoAnne Mueller's, name. Dr. 27, 1933, in Salt Lake City. Buss -- with his current girlfriend and a small. She then took over basketball ops, hired Magic and Rob Pelinka, and they won the. Los Angeles Lakers executive Johnny Buss -- oldest son of deceased Lakers owner Jerry Buss -- has filed for divorce from his wife, who happens to be an ex-Clippers dancer. Jerry Buss, in ‘Winning Time’. He spent time in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, citing “multiple team personnel. Honey Kaplan in Winning Time season 2 is an amalgamation of several of Jerry Buss's real-life love interests. Jim’s father, Jerry, was a businessman, chemist, philanthropist, and investor. Buss walking into a front office meeting as the team prepares for the offseason. Jerry Buss was a pivotal figure in NBA history. Guy986 RealGM. He has 5 other siblings and their names are Joey, Johnny, Janie, Jim, and Jeanie Buss. gry marita braut. Johnny Buss is a member of the illustrious Buss family. El SEGUNDO – Dr. image source. While the future of the show may be in danger, "Winning Time. B. Jeanie became General Manager of the Los Angeles Strings at age 19, leading them to a championship and later becoming a successful sports executive. kids--Joey, now 14, and Jesse, 10--with one of his girlfriends, Karen Demel. Jerry Buss (Played by John C. Saving money from his first. Reilly has been acting in theater since he was a child and. Carol Kahn. ”. The Juilliard alum — who currently plays Jerry Buss’ (John C. Buss was previously engaged to Phil Jackson, who coached the Lakers from 1999-04 and 2005-11, winning five championships with the club. Jerry’s personal life just doesn’t need to get time. But Buss did more than just date these women. Oct. It just seems really awkward to throw that scene in. He had six children — Johnny, Jim, Jeanie and Janie — with his wife JoAnn Mueller, and later Joey and Jesse with Karen Demel, a girlfriend. A. Buss won 10 NBA titles, the most ever by an owner, and reached the NBA Finals 16 times. It's a good thing Jerry Hatten Buss has a passion for math, because when he wheels and deals, it's usually with some pretty big numbers. Jerry Buss was an American businessman, a real estate investor, and the owner of a major league team whose net worth is $600 million. Those interviewed in addition to Dr. Jerry Buss is also rumored to have a longstanding on-and-off relationship with a woman nicknamed 'Puppi' Buss. Jerry Buss has died at age 80, according to a. Reilly as Buss, Solomon Hughes as Abdul-Jabbar, Jason Clarke as Jerry West, Adrien Brody as Pat Riley, Jason Segel as Westhead, Tamera Tomakili. Monday after a long fight with cancer, according to multiple reports. Jerry Buss like his women young, his latest girlfriend before his death on February 18th was a young brunette named Delia Cortez. Reilly as Jerry Buss Though there are many Jerrys in “Winning Time,” Buss is the one who ushered in the Lakers’ Showtime Era when he bought the team in 1979. Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers owner who shepherded the NBA team to 10 championships from the Showtime dynasty of the 1980s to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday. Winning Time season 2 sees Jerry Buss host an event at his Pickfair mansion, a lavish estate with a wild history from its notoriety in 1920s Hollywood. Dr. Al Pacino, 83, and 29-year-old girlfriend Noor Alfallah look every inch the happy. Jerry Buss's professional success and his reputation as a playboy have been well documented over the years, yet little is known about the Buss family. Buss died at Cedars. Monday after a long fight with cancer, according to multiple reports. Buss and Timmons met at the Forum, a place that holds many memories for Buss. Age, Height, Weight & Body MeasurementJerry Buss made great contributions to the sporting landscape of Los Angeles and America and was a true champion in every sense of the word. And they, indeed, were happy together, living under the same roof. Jeanie's father, Dr. Jerry Buss was previously married to Karen Demel and JoAnn Mueller. JoAnn Mueller Owned The Lakers . 14 (UPI) -- Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Season 2 introduced Honey Kaplan (Ari Graynor), a new romance in Lakers owner Jerry Buss' (John C. Jerry Buss, the family patriarch, was a multimillionaire with several business enterprises and is most known as the former owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. Times Staff Writer. Feb. But, for the foreseeable future, she's Jerry Buss's Honey. Adam Miller is famous by his skateboarding acrobats, and even the pro Skater Tony Hawk was amazed by Miller’s tricks, but his personal life is unknown, but what we know is that he has a girlfriend. 8 million coin collection,. Johnny Buss, born in 1965; Jim Buss,. April 10, 2022 11:42am. Their parents, unfortunately,. Take a look at some photos of Buss. Six of his seven children worked for the Lakers at the. Clutch who was an All-Star in all 14 of his NBA seasons before helping assemble teams that won six NBA titles as Lakers general manager from. Buss 2009 silver Bentley and his condo in Honolulu, Hawaii. I know most of the show is complete bs & for entertainment purposes. Buss was dating Cynthia Chavez at the time of his death. Here's what to know about the character and the. At the time, Jeanie was of course not the president of the franchise as her father Jerry Buss was handling that responsibility. Reilly as Jerry Buss, Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson and Jason Clarke as Jerry West in “Winning Time. 1. Standings. Magic Johnson (Quincy. A recent scene in HBO’s Winning Time has portrayed a scene of sexual assault that is stirring up fans and celebs such as Magic and Kareem alike. Karen Demel, Buss’s girlfriend, had two other children with him afterward. Buss is the controlling owner and president of the Lakers and the daughter of Jerry Buss. Buss, meeting with Jerry West and Bill Sharman instead, was truly conflicted on whether to part with Westhead because he didn’t like the optics of firing a coach because Magic wanted it. After Jerry died in 2013, his 66% controlling ownership of the Lakers passed to his six children via a trust, with each child receiving an. Eventually, Buss and Honey rekindle their romance and tie the knot, raising questions over the real-life Jerry Buss’ married life. His death, at 80, was. Jerry Buss Religion, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Daughter, Mother - When we think of Jerry Buss, we often remember him as the legendary owner of the Los Angeles. m. Do you guys share the same thoughts?. and Janie. Reilly as Jerry Buss (Photo credit: HBO) John C. When Earvin's return threatens the Lakers' new "system," Pat Riley and Jerry West push for a risky trade. 43 years later, the combined purchase of both. The episode opens with Dr. Teams. When Dr. Personal Life of Jerry Buss. By John Ireland. HBO miniseries about the glitz and glamour of 1980s Los Angeles and the rise of the NBA's Lakers, Dr. Some wonder where the Lakers are headed after the death of their visionary owner. Reilly’s. In May 1979, Buss was set to buy the Lakers, but 15 hours before the purchase deadline he was. He grew up with a more arranged family Johnny and sisters Jeanie and Janie. About. John C. But while Buss had previously said that James “touched (her) heart” with his knowledge of Lakers history and kind words about her father, the legendary Dr. Given the drama Jeanie has had with her father and brothers in season 2, the character's personal life will continue to play a role in. ) He had two more children with his girlfriend,. And now Jerry Buss, the one constant that tied them all together, has passed away. Jim Buss was born on 9 November 1959 in Los Angeles County, California, to his parents, Jerry buss and Joann Mueller Buss was brought into the world the second of 4 young people to Jo-Ann and Boche Buss. Buss has been with the Lakers in various capacities since her father Dr. Magic, Jerry Buss, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, each man is fighting a private war. Buss inherited the Lakers from her father, Dr. A. -. Buss died at Cedars. But whereas the series premiere focused on whether Jerry Buss could come up with the money he needed to buy the Los. Angelo Guinhawa. When Jeanie Buss decided to fire her brother, it was the end of one act of a family feud -- and the beginning of another. Buss), who was the majority owner of the Lakers for 23 years, until. The Los Angeles Lakers president is engaged to comedian Jay Mohr, according to multiple outlets, including the Los Angeles Times and TMZ Sports . Jerry Buss 1980 - H 2013. Lee Klose finds birth family after decades. Jeanie and Jackson met when he was hired to coach the Lakers, and soon after, the two started dating. Joey Buss, born in 1985, is Jesse’s only biological sibling. They had four children together. As members of the team grapple with issues on and off the court, the historic rivalries between Jerry Buss and Red Auberbach and Magic Johnson and Larry Bird heat up. As a result, viewers must be wondering how many times Jerry Buss was married and if Honey Kaplan is based on a real person. His five siblings are. The late great Dr. About. Where Is Karen Demel Now? Jerry Buss' ex-girlfriend, Karen Demel, is the mother of two of his children. " In the foreword of Lee Klose’ book “Late for the Buss: An Adoption Story,” Johnny Buss wrote, “It was just like out of the news stories of long-lost family members reunited. Being the most successful owner in sports history isn’t what Dr. Season 2 picks up where the Season 1 finale left. Reilly deserves Emmy for portrayal of her father, Dr. Mohr, 52, has been married twice, to former model Nicole Chamberlain from 1998 to 2004 and actress Nikki Cox from 2006 to 2018. Jerry Buss and daughter Jeanie - BussJerry Jeanie032. 30, 2006 in Hollywood, Calif. Jim Buss, also knew as James Hatten Buss is the son of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss. Mohr played sports agent Bob Sugar in “Jerry Maguire. JoAnn Buss, the mother of Lakers co-owners Jeanie, Janie, Johnny and Jim Buss, has died, the Lakers announced Monday. Reilly plays Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss in the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. His personal wealth has been estimated at $50 million and the real‐estate. Jerry Buss' first order of business as the new LA Lakers owner was to draft Magic Johnson with the first pick in 1979. Stats. 1990–1993)Jerry Buss taught Magic Johnson about sports ownership. As we’ve written before, Kurt’s wife and best friend of Jeanie, Linda, was hired by the late Dr. The Lakers are being run by one of his sons and one daughter. 2013 at the age of 80, the Lakers’ former longtime owner Jerry Buss had set up the family trust for his children, Jeanie, Jim, Johnny, Joey, Jesse and Janie. After Jerry divorced JoAnn, in 1972, he had two more. She has three siblings. Lakers before he died -- has given a girlfriend many decades younger than him an awesome parting gift -- his Honolulu,. In the second season, viewers are introduced to Honey Kaplan, a former girlfriend of Buss. He was mentored by the late, great Dr. The gamble worked out historically well for Buss. He was 80. Dr. He put many through college, paid for. Additional Crew: Law of the Lawless. Jerry Buss on the phone with Magic Johnson as they watch the Boston Celtics pop champagne after winning the 1981 NBA Championship. Reilly) finds himself. and two with longtime ex-girlfriend Karen Demel. He bought the Lakers in 1979, envisioning an opportunity to turn the franchise into one of the most entertaining attractions in Los Angeles, while simultaneously starting what would become a multi-billion-dollar family business. Well before his passing on Feb. July 9, 1987 12 AM PT. 5. From signing Magic Johnson, trying to build a championship roster, and maintaining a smile at it, Buss's struggles were well documented. The most damning thing the streamable sports drama gets wrong is the insensitive depiction of Jerry West (Jason Clarke), who is painted as a megalomaniacal head coach. Girlfriend of Magic Johnson. In 1990, a woman nicknamed Puppi Buss sued Jerry in a palimony suit, claiming that. Times Staff Writer. Jerry Buss was a kind-hearted and humble human being who is no longer with us; however, his children represent him, who works in the Lakers organization. Jerry Buss, was often seen with a cadre of women half his age by his side didn't change that impression, either. Buss has four siblings, Lee, Johnny, Jim, and Janie. Dr. Jerry West, the Lakers’ Mr. On the other hand, Red Auerbach gloats about his team’s victory and explains the key to success is building a machine greater than any single player, coach, or executive. 14 (UPI) -- Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty Season 2 introduced Honey Kaplan (Ari Graynor), a new romance in Lakers. It just doesn’t. Jesse Buss had spent much of his childhood in the United States only. Jerry Buss had two sons with Karen Demel after his divorce from JoAnn Mueller. The show stars John C. Honey Kaplan in Winning Time season 2 is an amalgamation of several of Jerry Buss's real-life love interests. (Kevin Reece via AP) Posted in Featured Top Story Lakers icon Jerry Buss grew up in Kemmerer. Along with Jeanie (41), there is Janie. Jeanie Buss says John C. Jerry Buss built a glittering life at the intersection of sports and Hollywood. Jeanie Buss Parent. A known playboy, he had a number of young girlfriends after his divorce from JoAnn Mueller in 1972. The couple has four children together — two elder sons, Johnny. Jerry Buss relationship list. Reilly) search for a new head coach after Jerry West (Jason Clarke) abruptly quits weeks before training. Jeanie Buss: Career. Jerry Buss, from his humble upbringing in a single-parent home in Wyoming to his rise in the world of real estate development. And truth be told, Dr. But in 1999, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to go. Buss. Her ex-lover was best known as the owner of the professional basketball teams, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Sparks. Since he. Almost every odds that John C Reily's Jerry Buss faced, he did so with a smile in ' Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty '. The World TeamTennis shut down in 1987 and was revived as TeamTennis in 1981. A Lakers boss Jerry Buss, after all she is the mother of his two younger sons Joey and Jesse Buss, but what happened to Mrs. Reilly says Jeanie Buss told him her father, Dr. Jerry Buss compró el equipo en 1979 y fue la cara del equipo hasta el febrero de 2013, cuando falleció. Rambis. off-again girlfriend and fianceé in the 1980s. He also became. Jerry Buss poses with the NBA championship trophy after Game 6 of the Finals between the Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers on May 16, 1980. Jeanie Buss is the owner of Los Angeles Lakers; she inherited the team after her father Jerry Buss passed away on February 18, 2013, at the age of 80. When you think of the Los Angeles Lakers, the names that come to mind are primarily men — Magic Johnson, Jerry Buss, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal,. Buss is one of the most influential women in sports and a co-owner of Women of Wrestling, which now broadcasts on Paramount in more than 200 US cities owing to a syndication agreement she helped. Updated on. Winning Time Episode 2 Recap and Ending, Explained. Buss was dating Cynthia Chavez at the time of his death. (Honey is a composite, but two of Buss’ exes really did sue him for bigamy.