NBA and Utah Jazz legend Jerry Sloan passes away

Posted May 22, 2020
The Utah Jazz issued the following statement and background information in response to the passing of NBA and Jazz legend Jerry Sloan on Friday due to complications from Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia at age 78: "Jerry Sloan will forever be a part of the Utah Jazz organization and we join his family, friends, and fans in mourning his loss." (Utah Jazz)

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