The Giants co-owner and matriarch, Ann Mara, has passed away at age 85. Mara was affectionately known as “The First Lady of Football” and was very influential to the Giants organization. Her son and Giants CEO, John Mara, made a statement.
“I am sad to say that our mother has passed away,” said John Mara, Ann’s son and the Giants’ president and chief executive officer. “She has been the leader of our family in every way, and we will miss her dearly.
“She slipped in front of her home (in Rye, N.Y.) during the ice storm two weeks ago (January 18). She had been in the hospital since the following day, initially due to a head injury she suffered in her fall. After a few days, we were hopeful for her recovery, although we knew it would be a long road back. Unfortunately, there were complications.
“She loved her family, and all of us were able to spend time with her in these final days. All 11 of her children and our spouses and numerous grandchildren were with her when she passed away.”
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Giants organization and the Mara family.
[h/t Giants.com]