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WELL KNOWN SPORTS AGENT, KEN MEYERSON, PASSES AWAY!
Friday, 21 October 2011 09:08
meyersonNoted tennis agent Ken Meyerson, who represented Andy Roddick, Chris Evert and Justine Henin, died in his sleep Wednesday night. He was 48.

Meyerson passed away Wednesday night at his home in Florida, according to a statement by his agency, Lagardere Unlimited. The cause of death is thought to be a heart attack.

Meyerson was president of Lagardere's tennis division. Before that, he worked at the BEST agency. As news of his death spread, Meyerson was being honored by a number of agents and players, including American players Mardy Fish and John Isner. He was a fixture on the tour for the past 20 years and was fiercly loyal to his clients. And the same could easily be said in return.

Roddick, who was his hallmark client, tweeted: "I love you and miss you. I will be forever grateful for your faith & loyalty. You will forever be my brother. As always 'thanks Meyerson."' Their's was a very close relationship and Meyerson could regularly be found in Roddick's player's box at the major events.

Meyerson is survived by his wife, Claudia, and daughters Charlotte and Emily.

Funeral arrangements have been set for Sunday.
 

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