Los Angeles Lakers mourn passing of PA announcer Lawrence Tanter at 76
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 5:57 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Lawrence Tanter, the public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers for 43 years, has died at the age of 76. The Lakers announced his passing on September 23, with tributes pouring in from across the NBA community. Tanter began his career with the Lakers in 1982 and had recently announced his retirement at the end of the 2025-26 season. He suffered a stroke in March 2026, which caused him to miss the final games of the season. The Lakers expressed deep sorrow in their statement, highlighting his integral role within the organization.
- •Lawrence Tanter served as Lakers PA announcer for 43 years.
- •He passed away on September 23, 2026, at age 76.
- •Tanter announced retirement plans after the 2025-26 season.
- •He suffered a stroke in March 2026, missing key games.
- •NBA community shares tributes on social media following his death.
- 6:44 AMESPN — Longtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter dies
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers news: LA announces passing of longtime PA announcer Lawrence Tanter
- 5:27 AMYahoo Sports — Beloved Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — Longtime Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76: NBA world pays tribute to legendary voice
"The Los Angeles Lakers are mourning the loss of Lawrence Tanter, the longtime public address announcer whose voice became a defining part of the franchise for more than four decades. Tanter, known to Lakers fans as “LT,” served as the team’s PA announcer for 43 seasons. The Lakers announced his death Wednesday night. The team announced his passing […] The post Lakers news: LA announces passing of longtime PA announcer Lawrence Tanter appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Lawrence Tanter had manned the microphone in L.A. since the "Showtime" days up until his retirement in June following a stroke.
"Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers' beloved public address announcer for 43 years, has died at the age of 76, the team announced.
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External links- ESPNSep 24, 2026, 6:44 AMLongtime Lakers P.A. announcer Tanter dies
Lawrence Tanter had manned the microphone in L.A. since the "Showtime" days up until his retirement in June following a stroke.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 5:40 AMLongtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died
Lawrence Tanter, who served as the Lakers' public address announcer at home games for several decades, has passed away.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 5:40 AMLakers news: LA announces passing of longtime PA announcer Lawrence Tanter
The Los Angeles Lakers are mourning the loss of Lawrence Tanter, the longtime public address announcer whose voice became a defining part of the franchise for more than four decades. Tanter, known to Lakers fans as “LT,” served as the team’s PA announcer for 43 seasons. The Lakers announced his death Wednesday night. The team announced his passing […] The post Lakers news: LA announces passing of longtime PA announcer Lawrence Tanter appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 5:27 AMBeloved Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76
Lawrence Tanter, the Lakers' beloved public address announcer for 43 years, has died at the age of 76, the team announced.
- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 5:03 AMLongtime Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76: NBA world pays tribute to legendary voice
The Los Angeles Lakers and NBA world are mourning the death of longtime Lakers PA announcer Lawrence Tanter.
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