'You are forever a legend in golf and in life': Arnold Palmer has died at age 87

Sad news to report in the golfing world today as Golf Digest is reporting that legend Arnold Palmer has died at age 87:

Arnold Palmer has passed away at 87 years old. Rest in peace, Arnie. You are forever a legend in golf and in life.

— Golf Digest (@GolfDigest) September 26, 2016

He was one of the greats and will be missed. Rest in peace.

Arnold Palmer won seven majors and was considered one of the greatest American golfers of the 20th century. https://t.co/87EQuhgEQw

— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) September 26, 2016

One of the greats Arnold Palmer joins Jose Fernandez with St. Peter on same day. RIP to young +old inspirations and prayers 4 their families

— Hugh Hewitt (@hughhewitt) September 26, 2016

https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/780204662473494528

Oh no. This day just gets worse & worse. He was a golfing icon & my grandmother's favorite. Arnold Palmer transcended generations. https://t.co/mdfsuSeHWr

— Amy Lawrence (@ALawRadio) September 26, 2016

This has to be one of the saddest days in sports history: Jose Fernandez and now Arnold Palmer have died, and Vin Scully has signed off

— Sal Maiorana (@salmaiorana) September 26, 2016

Raise a glass that's half & half lemonade & iced tea for the man who gave his name to the concoction. Arnold Palmer has passed at 87.

— Michelle Belanger (@sethanikeem) September 26, 2016

I somehow got on set for Arnold Palmer's SportsCenter commercial, and he couldn't have been nicer to everyone. https://t.co/dco4M6Lsg0

— D'Arcy Maine (@darcymaine_espn) September 26, 2016

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