Ballesteros loses battle for life

Golf legend Seve Ballesteros has died at the age of 54, his family have confirmed via his official website.

Ballesteros loses battle for life
Sat, 07 May, 2011 - 09:36

Golf legend Seve Ballesteros has died at the age of 54, his family have confirmed via his official website.

The Spaniard, who won five majors and was instrumental in growing golf's popularity, passed away at 0110 BST this morning due to respiratory failure.

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