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He took over as chairman after becoming the
club's largest stakeholder in 2020 and last season its payroll
was the third highest in Major League Baseball.
"The Padres organization mourns the passing of our beloved
Chairman and owner, Peter Seidler," Padres CEO Erik Greupner
said in a statement.
"Today, our love and prayers encircle Peter's family as they
grieve the loss of an extraordinary husband, father, son,
brother, uncle, and friend.
"Peter was a kind and generous man who was devoted to his wife,
children, and extended family. He also consistently exhibited
heartfelt compassion for others, especially those less
fortunate. His impact on the city of San Diego and the baseball
world will be felt for generations.
"His generous spirit is now firmly embedded in the fabric of the
Padres. Although he was our Chairman and owner, Peter was at his
core a Padres fan. He will be dearly missed."
No cause of death was given. Seidler had battled lymphoma in the
past and underwent a medical procedure in September that
prevented him from attending games for the rest of the season.
Seidler and wife Sheel have three children.
The Padres invited fans to gather outside of Petco Park on
Tuesday to pay their respects.
(Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Toby
Davis)
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