Fresh from Yahoo: Widow of Yankees great Mickey Mantle dies NEW YORK (AP)-The widow of New York Yankees great Mickey Mantle has died at a hospice facility in
Plano, Texas. She was 77. Family spokesman Marty Appel said Monday night that Merlyn Mantle died from the effects of Alzheimer's disease. She had not
appeared in public since last August, at a private dinner before a memorial for former Yankees star Bobby Murcer. Merlyn married Mickey on Dec. 23, 1951,
following his rookie season. They were married for 43 years, until the Hall of Fame outfielder died of cancer on Aug. 13, 1995. The Mantles had four
children-Mickey Jr., David, Billy and Danny. Mickey Jr. died in 2000 and Billy died in 1993. Merlyn will be buried next to her husband and children at Sparkman
Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dallas. RIP and my prayers to the Mantle family.
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Ditto Jeff. I heard about this also, but forgot to post it. I'm glad you did. I read a book, which I recommend to anyone. It was written by Merlyn and the
boys. It's called "A Hero All His Life." It's a real behind the scenes look at the Mick. He wasn't a perfect husband and father for sure.
Still, he's my childhood hero, and I hope he and Merlyn and Mickey are dancing with angels now.
Russ
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My condolences to the Mantle Family for their loss. As Russ said, let's hope the Mick and Merlyn are at peace with the Angels. Mary Ann
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