JoAnn Buss, the mother of Lakers co-owners Jeanie, Janie, Johnny and Jim Buss, has died, the Lakers announced Monday. JoAnn Buss was the wife of the late Lakers owner Jerry Buss, until the couple divorced in 1972. “I was saddened to hear the news that JoAnn Buss, mother of Jeanie, Johnny, Jim and Janie, and wife of Dr. Buss, has passed away,” Magic Johnson said on Twitter. Cookie and I are glad she was a part of our lives for more than 40 years.”Born JoAnn Mueller in Boise, Idaho, she met Jerry Buss while they both attended the university of Wyoming. “Sad day for all of us especially for my family members Jeanie, Janie, Johnny and Jimmy,” Lakers co-owner Joey Buss, Jeanie’s half brother, said on twitter.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 17, 2019 03:33 UTC