Golfer Arnold Palmer dies

Golf legend Arnold Palmer died Sunday. He was 87. According to Arnold Palmer Enterprises CEO Alastair Johnston, Palmer died at UPMC Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa., after being admitted Thursday for unspecified cardiovascular work. During a long career that began in 1955, Palmer won seven major championships and racked up 62 PGA Tour wins. He is credited with helping make golf popular on television and making athlete endorsements the norm. Long after his last PGA Tour win, he remained among the sport's top earners. Palmer was known as “The King,” a nickname he repeatedly tried to quash. Despite the regal label, Palmer was known for his personal touch, endearing fans by taking the time to honor every autograph request and talk to everyone who approached him. He matched his success on the golf course with business acumen, making his entrepreneurial mark with golf course design, a wine collection, and a popular line of golf apparel.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.