Lawrence Tanter, widely recognized as the “Voice of the Lakers,” has passed away at the age of 76. The Los Angeles Lakers confirmed the news in a recent social media post, mourning the loss of their longtime public address announcer. Tanter’s contributions to the franchise and the sport have left a lasting impact on fans and the basketball community.
Limited Information on Tanter’s Personal Life
There is minimal publicly available information regarding Tanter’s family background. He maintained a high level of privacy concerning his personal life. While there is no confirmed record of Tanter being married or having a wife, a 2011 article from the Los Angeles Times indicates that he had a son named Miles.
After 43 seasons, Tanter retired as the team’s PA announcer in June.
“Lawrence Tanter has been an integral part of the Lakers gameday experience for more than four decades, setting the tone for countless memorable moments with his professionalism, energy and signature booming voice,” Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss said after his retirement, per CBS News However, he stayed with the franchise as a special advisor for game presentation.
