FILE - In this March 27, 2008, file photo, Joan Steinbrenner and her husband, New York Yankees principal owner George Steinbrenner, arrive for a pre-game ceremony renaming Legends Field as George M. Steinbrenner Field, in Tampa, Fla. Joan Steinbrenner, the widow of late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, passed away Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 at her home in Tampa, Fla. She was 83. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
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NEW YORK (AP) - Joan Steinbrenner, the wife of late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, died Friday. She was 83.
The Yankees said she died surrounded by family at her home in Tampa, Florida.
Joan Steinbrenner held the title of Yankees vice chair.
Born Elizabeth Joan (pronounced Jo-Ann) Zieg was born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio and she received a degree in dental hygiene from Ohio State. In 1956, she married George Steinbrenner, who died in 2010.
She is survived by sons Hank and Hal; daughters Jessica Steinbrenner and Jennifer Steinbrenner-Swindal; 14 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Hal has been the team's controlling owner since November 2008.
The Yankees said a private family service will be held.
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FILE - In this March 27, 2008, file photo, Joan Steinbrenner, wife of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, throws out a ceremonial first pitch following a baseball pregame ceremony renaming Legends Field to George M. Steinbrenner Field, in Tampa, Fla. Joan Steinbrenner, the widow of late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, passed away Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at her home in Tampa, Fla. She was 83. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
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FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2011, file photo, Joan Steinbrenner, widow of George Steinbrenner, center, walks with daughters Jessica Steinbrenner, left, and Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal, right, following a tribute for their late husband and father before a baseball spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies, at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla. Joan Steinbrenner passed away Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at her home in Tampa, Fla. She was 83. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
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