Michael Gearon Jr. Cause Of Death And Net Worth At Time Of Death

Former Atlanta Hawks owner, Michael Gearon Sr. is dead. His death was announced by his son, Michael Gearon Jr.

Michael Gearon Sr. died on November 22, this year. He died from a brain herniation while surrounded by his family in Atlanta.

Gearon was 87 at the time of his passing. According to his son, the family did not immediately announce his death.

This is so that they could have a private burial. They however announced his death yesterday.

The former Hawks owner built a profitable real estate career. Gearon was also a former director of Turner Broadcasting.

He spent almost 30 years in the Atlanta Hawks football organisation playing different roles over the years. From 1977 – 1979, Gearon served as general manager for the team.

He also served as team president from 1977 to 1986. From 1986 to 2003, Gearon acted as chairman of the board.

And from 2004 to 2015, Gearon became part of an ownership group in the organisation. It was due to his love for this organisation that he insisted on being paid only $1 per year when he served as an executive.

Gearon’s net worth at the time of his passing is not available.

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