Peter Angelos, longtime Baltimore Orioles owner, dies after prolonged disease at 94; condolences pour in

Angelos was a high-profile trial attorney who gained fame through his class-action lawsuits.

In a statement, his family informed that there will be a private burial as per Angelos’ wish and thanked doctors and medical staff for all the support.

“Today, Peter G. Angelos passed away quietly at the age of 94. Mr. Angelos had been ill for several years, and the family thanks the doctors, nurses, and caregivers who brought comfort to him in his final years. It was Mr. Angelos’ wish to have a private burial, and the family asks for understanding as they honor that request. Donations may be sent to charity in lieu of flowers.”

In 1993, Angelos was the main investor in a group that bought his hometown Orioles from Eli Jacobs for record USD 173 million, which was the highest price ever paid for any sports franchises that time. During his time at the club, he was both chairman of the board and CEO.

Angelos was a well-known trial lawyer who became well-known for his class-action litigation.

In a statement, his family expressed gratitude to the medical professionals for their help and said that a private funeral will take place in accordance with Angelos’ wishes.

“Peter G. Angelos, who was 94 years old, quietly passed away today. The family is grateful to the physicians, nurses, and caretakers who provided Mr. Angelos with comfort throughout his final years of illness. He had been ill for a number of years. Mr. Angelos’s family requests your tolerance as they carry out his request for a private burial. Instead of flowers, you can send a charitable donation.”

Angelos led a group that purchased the Orioles from his hometown in 1993.

Due to his successful class-action cases, Angelos was a well-known trial lawyer.

His family released a statement thanking the medical staff and doctors for their support and announcing that a private funeral will take place per Angelos’ wishes.

At the age of ninety-four, Peter G. Angelos departed peacefully today. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the physicians, nurses, and other caregivers who provided Mr. Angelos with comfort throughout his final years of illness. The family requests your tolerance as they fulfill Mr. Angelos’ request for a private burial. Flowers are optional; instead, charitable donations are welcome.”

1993 saw Angelos lead a group that purchased the Orioles from his hometown