The golfer Seve Ballesteros passed away at age 54, too young.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Golf legend from Spain who won five championships and inspired a generation of golfers from both sides of the Atlantic.
His flamboyant style only made his tournament victories in Europe and the U.S. more memorable.
One of his most creative shots didn’t come on the course, but on a parking lot where one of his balls landed; he still managed to turn it into a birdie.
How did Seve Ballesteros die?
Brain tumor caused Seve Ballesteros' death in 2011.
“He was the greatest show on earth,” Nick Faldo said. Ballesteros, a five-time major champion whose incomparable imagination and fiery personality made him one of the most significant figures in modern golf, died Saturday from complications of a cancerous brain tumor.
| Cause of death | Brain tumor |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 54 years |
| Profession | Golfer |
| Birthday | April 9, 1957 |
| Death date | May 7, 2011 |
| Place of death | Pedreña, Spain |
| Place of burial | N/A |
