Lawrence Tanter: key obituary facts
Is Lawrence Tanter dead? Yes. Lawrence Tanter died on September 23, 2026, at age 76.
Cause of death: Lawrence Tanter's cause of death was reported as Stroke.
What was Lawrence Tanter known for?
He was an American sport announcer.
More about Lawrence Tanter
Born: 23 December 1947.
Place of birth: Chicago.
Gender: male.
Occupation: announcer, disc jockey, sports announcer, basketball player.
Nationality: United States.
Known for: PA announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Lawrence Tanter, the longtime Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer, died on September 23, 2026, aged 76, after complications from a stroke.
Tanter was an American announcer and the program director for public jazz station KKJZ. Born in Chicago, he also worked in radio and was known for his role as the Lakers’ voice at home games.
His career in broadcasting made him a familiar presence in Los Angeles sports and jazz radio.