Staff writer. Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers' playboy owner who shepherded the NBA franchise to 10 championships from the '80s Showtime dynasty to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday, his assistant said. (Jerry and JoAnn divorced in 1972. Lakers Reporter. The episode opens with Dr. Jerry Buss took a floundering LA basketball team in a floundering league a created a force of entertainment and culture. Debbie, was a Playboy Playmate and Jerry Buss’ girlfriend in the late 1970s, according to the Jeff. A legion of Lakers players, coaches and personnel -- both past and present -- as well as. . Episode 3, “The Best Is Yet To Come,” follows Lakers owner Jerry Buss’ (John C. But Buss did. Joey Brooks will play Lon. Jerry Buss was the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. Having six children, two of them came from girlfriend Karen Demel. 27, 1933. jeanie buss: daughter of jerry buss / girlfriend of phil jackson. 16, 2014 4:43 AM PT. Honey Kaplan in Winning Time season 2 is an amalgamation of several of Jerry Buss's real-life love interests. Some reports suggest that Buss and Karen separated in 1992. Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss tied the knot with comedian Jay Mohr in an intimate wedding ceremony on Malibu Beach this past Sunday, via TMZ. The origin of the Los Angeles Lakers' name goes back to the foundation of the franchise. Johnny Buss, born in 1965; Jim Buss,. Late LA Lakers owner Jerry Buss was one of the most successful owners in the history of professional sports. Johnny Buss, born in 1965; Jim Buss, born in 1959, Jeanie Buss, born in 1961; and Janie Buss, born in 1963, are the names of his. Jerry Buss' first order of business as LA Lakers owner was to draft Magic Johnson with the first pick in 1979. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who played for Jerry as his coach and also worked with Jerry in the Lakers. Jerry Buss died today. Correction: An earlier version of this article indicated Dr. Jerry Buss, whose full name is Gerald Hatten Buss, was born on January 27, 1933, in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. One of the defining scenes of the episode features Dr. Lakers owner Jerry Buss has died today at the age of 80. Honey is portrayed as a blast from Buss's past and their relationship is explored throughout season 2. They have currently reached the age of approximately 37 and 34 years, respectively. Here's what to. Jeanie Buss, daughter of Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss and Phil Jackson's longtime girlfriend, just tweeted: "Twitter family - Phil finally gave me that ring I wanted! :-)" Buss, 51, and. The Chrysler owners got Buss’ high-rises, which they sold to the buyers he had arranged. Laker’s owner Dr. Of course, Jerry. He remained the majority owner of the Lakers up until his death in 2013. According to Jeanie Buss, “It was really a simple economic. Buss' efforts landed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ervin "Magic" Johnson and more to. with a girlfriend named Karen Demel, leading to 6 children in total. (Jerry and JoAnn divorced in 1972. Jim Buss was born on 9 November 1959 in Los Angeles County, California, to his parents, Jerry buss and Joann Mueller Buss was brought into the world the second of 4 young people to Jo-Ann and Boche Buss. The 10-episode sports drama for HBO Max focuses on the rise of Lakers during the 1980s and is based on Jeff Pearlman's. Sept. They announced their split on social media in December 2016. Reilly as Buss, Solomon Hughes as Abdul-Jabbar, Jason Clarke as Jerry West, Adrien Brody as Pat Riley, Jason Segel as Westhead, Tamera Tomakili. "RMHWGC6Y – Jeanie Buss, girlfriend of Phil Jackson, walking her dog on March 15, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Cast & Characters. Jerry Buss, who bought the team in 1979 before Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson & Co. Jerry Buss, the longtime patriarch of the Los Angeles Lakers and the greatest owner in this history of professional sports, passed away on February 18, 2013 at the age of 80. From signing Magic Johnson, trying to build a championship roster, and maintaining a smile at it, Buss's struggles were well documented. Stats. Rambis. John C. Jeanie’s parents divorced in 1972, which. The Juilliard alum — who currently plays Jerry Buss’ (John C. She, along with the rest of her siblings, inherited. John C. Jeanie became General Manager of the Los Angeles Strings at age 19, leading them to a championship and later becoming a successful sports executive. Jerry Buss, during an era in which he. Phil Jackson popped the question to his long-time girlfriend, Jeanie Buss, in 2012 over the Christmas holidays. Marks (1990) and Brooke Burke. Jerry Buss was a pivotal figure in NBA history. Daily Lines. His parents, Lydus and Jessie Buss, divorced when he was an. In 1990, a woman nicknamed Puppi Buss sued Jerry in a palimony suit, claiming that Jerry was the father of her child. Anyway, here is what Dennis Rodman revealed about dating Jeanie Buss for a brief period of time in the 1990s. HBO’s “Winning Time” depicted the two. He has 5 other siblings and their names are Joey, Johnny, Janie, Jim, and Jeanie Buss. The home of the 17x NBA World Champions, your Los Angeles Lakers. Demel later sued him for palimony as well. Those interviewed in addition to Dr. Buss was previously engaged to Phil Jackson, who coached the Lakers from 1999-04 and 2005-11, winning five championships with the club. Where Is Karen Demel Now? Jerry Buss' ex-girlfriend, Karen Demel, is the mother of two of his children. Field plays Jessie Buss, the eccentric mother of Dr. A Lakers boss Jerry Buss, after all she is the mother of his two younger sons Joey and Jesse Buss, but what happened to Mrs. A. POPSUGAR chatted with Robinson and Sally Field — who plays Jessie Buss, the accountant and mother of famed owner Dr. Season of 1 the show covered former governor Jerry Buss’ acquisition of the team and how he managed to spearhead a run at a championship in 1980. Jeanie said ‘Dennis you want to go out to dinner?‘Jerry Buss had been a chemist and a mathematician long before he bought the Los Angeles Lakers in 1979. Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who presided over a team that won 10 NBA titles and showcased some of the biggest names in professional basketball, died Monday. ‘Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,’ created by Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht, follows the rise of the LA Lakers as they become an unstoppable force in the NBA during the 80s. Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss tied the knot with comedian Jay Mohr in an intimate wedding ceremony on Malibu Beach this past Sunday, via TMZ. His personal wealth has been estimated at $50 million and the real‐estate. Jeanie Buss, daughter of the legendary Lakers owner Jerry Buss, made history in 2020 by becoming the first female owner to lead her team to an NBA championship. "He spent a lot of time at night in Pickfair. Now, Magic worries about his status as a leader when Norm is openly questioning his talents in the press, and Jerry Buss, his father-figure and skirt-chasing co-conspirator, seems to be keeping. Beyond elevating the profile of his Lakers team, Buss was a model for ownership ought to operate in sports. Jerry Buss (played by John C. A. 5 million condo in Hawaii and his 2009 Bently, estimated to be worth about $200,000. HBO miniseries about the glitz and glamour of 1980s Los Angeles and the rise of the NBA's Lakers, Dr. Buss attended World Team Tennis meetings with her dad, who owned the Los Angeles Strings. Jerry Buss, who parlayed a $1,000 real estate investment into ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 10 National Basketball Association championships and making the team one of the most. Saving money from his first. His family shared in his grief, but their support remained unspoken. Aside from Joey, Jesse has four half-siblings from his father’s previous relationship with JoAnn Mueller. She was the third child of Joann and Jerry. Is no news that Laker Boss Mr. Jerry Buss. Aside from Joey, Jesse has four half-siblings from his father’s previous relationship with JoAnn Mueller. Jerry Buss (John C Riley) starts to cry in the car to make a move on his moms nurse is really messed up. John C. Jerry Buss purchased the team in 1979 and was its face until his death in February 2013. The rest of Jerry Buss' $5. Apparently Delia and Jerry had a son. He is the oldest son of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss. Personal Life of Jerry Buss. Monday after a long fight with cancer, according to multiple reports. Reilly as Jerry Buss The self-made millionaire makes his return in the second season, ready to take more risks if it means breaking records. The eccentric businessman sets. The. Players. Jerry Buss -- who owned the L. A. Teams. Buss was previously engaged to Phil Jackson before the two called it quits in 2016. Joey and Jesse, with his girlfriend Karen Demel. Jerry Buss 1980 - H 2013. But whereas the series premiere focused on whether Jerry Buss could come up with the money he needed to buy the Los. He was mentored by the late, great Dr. Jerry Buss compró el equipo en 1979 y fue la cara del equipo hasta el febrero de 2013, cuando falleció. The couple has four children together — two elder sons, Johnny. Jerry Buss at a victory parade in Los Angeles after the Lakers won the 1980 N. At the age of 4, Jerry Buss was standing in a bread line on the frozen soil of Evanston, Wyo. He had six children — Johnny, Jim, Jeanie and Janie — with his wife JoAnn Mueller, and later Joey and Jesse with Karen Demel, a girlfriend. February 18, 2013 / 2:00 PM EST / CBS/AP. The beginning of the HBO sports drama focused on Jerry Buss (John C. After Jerry divorced JoAnn, in 1972, he had two more. Fans may know of Jeanie and her father Jerry Buss, but some are wondering what happened to Jeanie's brother Jim. Buss had four children with his wife, JoAnn Mueller: Johnny, Jim, Jeanie and Janie. Some wonder where the Lakers are headed after the death of their visionary owner. Clutch who was an All-Star in all 14 of his NBA seasons before helping assemble teams that won six NBA titles as Lakers general manager from. Dr. Jerry Buss' two oldest sons, appear to have tried to use a loophole to remove their sister Jeanie from the Lakers' board of directors and then as the Lakers. Field plays Jessie Buss, the eccentric mother of Dr. Jeanie Buss, daughter of the legendary Lakers owner Jerry Buss, made history in 2020 by becoming the first female owner to lead her team to an NBA championship. Jerry Buss's professional success and his reputation as a playboy have been well documented over the years, yet little is known about the Buss family. A. However, Buss does not have the money on hand and must figure out a way to come up with the shortfall. Just fascinating. His death, at 80, was. Brothers – Jim Buss, Johnny Buss: Girlfriend: N/A: Husband: Steve Timmons (m. Buss died at Cedars. Jerry Buss’ mother, who raised him as a single parent and instilled a love of math, money and good times in her son. He had two more with his girlfriend Karen Demel. Eventually, Buss and Honey rekindle their romance and tie the knot,. ” (Warrick Page/HBO) We can use the show as a jumping-off point to answer those. Similarly, as Jeanie’s father, Dr. ) I love that scene because I love. 57 million in today's money. Jesse Buss's age is believed to be 34 years as of 2022. That meant a heavy emphasis on the late Dr. Buss was previously engaged to Phil Jackson, who coached the Lakers from 1999-04 and 2005-11, winning five championships with the club. Winning Time season 2 sees Jerry Buss host an event at his Pickfair mansion, a lavish estate with a wild history from its notoriety in 1920s Hollywood. By Harrison Faigen @hmfaigen Jun 20, 2020, 10:27am PDT If you buy something from an SB Nation. With his maiden voyage as owner of the Los Angeles Lakers yielding an NBA championship, Jerry Buss ( John C. Riley Drexel aka Riley Buss-Drexel, is the nephew of Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss. michelle goeringer. Buss also helped Johnson become an efficient businessman. Buss was 79. Jerry’s personal life just doesn’t need to get time. According to TMZ, which obtained a copy of the late Lakers owner’s will, Buss left a 2009. Buss was dating Cynthia Chavez at the time of his death. All of these tweets were sent before Jeanie took over for her father, Jerry Buss, who passed away in 2013. 5 million dollars and would revamp the team into a global. By Jacob Rude @JacobRude / new. Standings. Jerry Buss, first purchased a majority stake in the Lakers and their then-home arena in Inglewood, the eventual Great Western Forum, from Jack Kent Cooke at the start of the. He has been. Buss and her siblings grew up in Los Angeles, California. Jessie Buss (born on 10th July 1913; died on 26th May 1977) was an American woman known as the mother of Jerry Buss, the late American businessman, investor, and chemist born. Buss had an unrevealed form of cancer. Jerry Buss was a kind-hearted and humble human being who is no longer with us; however, his children represent him, who works in the Lakers organization. Buss has been busy of late, in addition to. Times Staff Writer. PopCulture. The pair got engaged on Christmas Day in 2012 and had. and Janie — with his wife JoAnn Mueller, and later Joey and Jesse with Karen Demel, a girlfriend. However, a woman named Delia Cortez is reportedly receiving Buss' condo in Hawaii and a 2009 Bentley. He grew up with a more arranged family Johnny and sisters Jeanie and Janie. Longtime Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, pictured, who died of kidney failure on last month at age 80, has left his sprawling Hawaii digs and hot wheels to his much younger girlfriend Delia. 27, 1933, in Salt Lake City. His intentions were actually far more modest. $5 million. Jesse Buss had spent much of his childhood in the United States only. Jeanie and Jackson met when he was hired to coach the Lakers, and soon after, the two started dating. A. Buss was a businessman, investor, scientist, and. Jerry Buss also had a prolonged affair with another woman, Karen Demel, during the ’80s. Buss has listed his Brentwood mansion for. On the court, the team won 10 championships during his tenure, including five in his first nine years owning the club. The series is based on Jeff Pearlman's 2014 book Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s and stars John C. Advertisement Jerry Buss, a professional poker player, philanthropist, investor and owner of the major league team. He's rude, crude, foul-mouthed, and violently hot-tempered, "false and defamatory" inaccuracies that have forced the real Jerry West to potentially take. 2013 at the age of 80, the Lakers’ former longtime owner Jerry Buss had set up the family trust for his children, Jeanie, Jim, Johnny, Joey, Jesse and Janie. Jerry Buss' first order of business as the new LA Lakers owner was to draft Magic Johnson with the first pick in 1979. Jerry Buss, who died in February of 2013, made his first approach to Pocklington almost two years before the actual trade went through. While Coach Westhead fights for his team, Jeanie clashes with her brothers, and a melancholy Buss attempts to court a figure from his past. Fans react to Winning Time controversy “#WinningTime is ok…the scene where Dr. (Buss would go on to sire two more children after his divorce, with girlfriend Karen Demel. Pat Riley shines brightest in Jeanie Buss’s star-studded Lakers documentary. However, the woman has met staunch resistance from Jerry's most famous daughter, Jeanie Buss -- who filed legal docs of her own calling the woman a liar who deserves JACK SQUAT. For many of them, it’s a war of the spirit against the flesh. He was 80. De hecho, la liga estaba al borde la quiebra y pocos estaban interesados en invertir en sus equipos. His current girlfriend is model Lisa Hernandez, who previously dated former LA Lakers owner Jerry Buss. August 8, 2022 at 12:31 p. “Lights, camera, action” was the phrase that built Hollywood. In a recent interview, Jeanie Buss, the daughter of Lakers' legendary owner Jerry Buss, addressed rumors surrounding her relationship with former NBA star Dennis Rodman during his tenure with the. Since he. Brooke Burke has been in relationships with Oliver Trevena (2017 - 2018), Shawn Ray (1988 - 1992), Jerry Buss and Dana Gold. Reilly as Jerry Buss, Quincy Isaiah as Magic Johnson and Jason Clarke as Jerry West in “Winning Time. Curious about the captivating character of Honey in Winning Time Season 2? 🍯 Look no further! In this video, we unravel the intriguing persona of Honey, del. Jerry Buss. Relationships. JoAnn Mueller Owned The Lakers . Buss has been with the Lakers in various capacities since her father Dr. He ran into. And truth be told, Dr. Reilly) daughter and aspiring executive Jeanie Buss on the Adam McKay-produced Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty — appreciates how intricately her character is written, especially with regard to Jeanie’s view of her father’s love life. Learn about his bio, wiki, age, height, weight, dating, wife, girlfriend & kids, parents, career and more. 5 million was all it took to buy the Lakers, NHL squad the Kings, venue the Forum, and a massive Kern County ranch for good measure. Buss's youngest son, Jimmy, faced the loss of his best friend and later his girlfriend alone. With his maiden voyage as owner of the Los Angeles Lakers yielding an NBA championship, Jerry Buss ( John C. He spent time in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, citing “multiple team personnel. Daily Lines. Reilly portraying then-team owner Jerry Buss in bed with a younger woman proclaiming: "If there’s two things in this world that make me believe in God. Because while women were certainly eye candy to him, they weren’t disposable pieces of plastic. Standings. Jerry Buss bought the Lakers franchise in 1979, after the departure of Magic Johnson, and the team had struggled to contend for a championship. Jerry Buss had two sons with Karen Demel after his divorce from JoAnn Mueller. Dr. Jerry Buss (Played by John C. The season 2 finale deals Jerry Buss a major blow in his desire to turn the Lakers into an unbeatable machine. LOS ANGELES, Aug. Jerry Buss, the Lakers legendary owner. Winning Time stars John C. Aug 31, 2022 at 3:45 PM PDT 2 min read. “We not only have lost our cherished father. Over his 33 years as owner of the Lakers, the team made it to 16 NBA Finals and won 10. August 14, 2014. Dr. Winning Time ’s second episode deals with an all too familiar topic: money. When you think of the Los Angeles Lakers, the names that come to mind are primarily men — Magic Johnson, Jerry Buss, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal,. Jerry Buss, center, stands between Kobe and Vanessa Bryant after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics to win the NBA title in 2010. As a result, viewers must be wondering how many times Jerry Buss was married and if Honey Kaplan is based on a real person. Buss is the daughter of Jerry Buss and JoAnn Mueller. S. Jerry Buss, was often seen with a cadre of women half his age by his side didn't change that impression, either. Jerry Buss, the Los Angeles Lakers owner who shepherded the NBA team to 10 championships from the Showtime dynasty of the 1980s to the Kobe Bryant era, died Monday. maintains a heavy stable of girlfriends and is not shy about. Buss, who serves as the controlling owner of the Lakers after her father, Jerry Buss, passed away, will also exec produce alongside Linda Rambis, who serves as the team’s exec director. com obtained an exclusive clip of the episode that. ” “She was an incredible friend and woman. However, his exact date of birth is not disclosed to the public. The team originally was set up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they were known as the. Two years after Jackson and Buss’s engagement, in 2014, Phil became the president of the New York Knicks. Jerry Buss Net Worth. Via Basketball Network: "Jeanie Buss called me. 2023. Jerry Buss at a victory parade in Los Angeles after the Lakers won the 1980 N. After Jerry died in 2013, his 66% controlling ownership of the Lakers passed to his six children via a trust, with each child receiving an. July 9, 1987 12 AM PT. Jerry Buss,. We've got five things to know about her new fiance. Jerry Buss had two sons with Karen Demel after his divorce from JoAnn Mueller. Stop F5-ing, go…Buss also left Delia Cortez a 2009 Bentley convertible. Reilly) concern about his and his team's legacy is starting to manifest in erratic. Magic Johnson said on Twitter, “I am saddened to hear that Joan Buss, mother of Jenny, Johnny, Jim and Jenny, and wife of Dr. Reilly as the late Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, a flamboyant self-made millionaire who was a chemist and real-estate mogul before becoming the architect of the. I know most of the show is complete bs & for entertainment purposes. 5 million dollars and would revamp the team into a global. Lee Klose, posing with her book, "Late for the Buss: An Adoption Story. February 18, 2013 8:24am. Buss and Timmons met at the Forum, a place that holds many memories for Buss. Buss later had two more children with girlfriend Karen Demel named Joey and Jesse in 1985 and 1988, respectively. Buss died at Cedars. Stats. Jesse Buss Siblings, Half-siblings, Parents. Apart from exploring the basketball side of the. The kids named Joey and Jesse also worked in the Lakers organisation along with the ones with his ex-wife. Their parents, unfortunately,. But before he became the influential figure we know him as, he started his journey in a rather different field. Jeanie Buss Parent. He. Dr. Meet Delia Cortez, Jerry Buss' girlfriend It was revealed Thursday (March 28) that Jerry Buss , the late owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, has left the bulk of his estate to a family trust. Claire Rothman 17 episodes, 2022-2023 Hadley Robinson. TWO EPISODES INTO the second season of HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, Jerry Buss's (John C. Jerry Buss, the billionaire Los Angeles Lakers owner who time and time again spared no expense in making his NBA team a top-notch. Of course, Jerry. Jerry Buss. Jerry Buss (played by John C. The rest is history, as Dr. Eventually, Buss and Honey rekindle their romance and tie the knot, raising questions over the real-life Jerry Buss’ married life. Dec. " In the foreword of Lee Klose’ book “Late for the Buss: An Adoption Story,” Johnny Buss wrote, “It was just like out of the news stories of long-lost family members reunited. ” #WinningTime is ok…the. Reilly as Jerry Buss (Photo credit: HBO) John C. Winning Time Season 2 Episode 2 introduces Honey as Jerry Buss' long-lost love. Reilly’s. Karen Demel is the ex-girlfriend of Jerry Buss, the mother of two children, and Buss is a businessman, philanthropist, scientist, and investor from the United States of America. “The numbers weren't right. 6/16/2013 12:55 AM PT. Joan Buss was the wife of the late Lakers owner Jerry Buss until the couple divorced in 1972. Buss was hospitalized much of the last 18 months for cancer treatment. Pat Riley and Magic Johnson combined to. Reilly), who purchased the Lakers in 1979 for $67. Daily Lines. It led the duo to live apart, and they even could not discuss their jobs with one another. Jerry Buss ‘Winning Time’ portrayals. But in 1999, the Los Angeles Lakers decided to go. m. Reilly as Jerry Buss Though there are many Jerrys in “Winning Time,” Buss is the one who ushered in the Lakers’ Showtime Era when he bought the team in 1979. He was 80. As a result, he agrees to pay the remaining balance amount in cash. Dec. At the age 17, she moved in with her dad at Pickfair. Demel after she and. These two children also became involved with the Lakers organization, ensuring. women's professional wrestling promotion Women of Wrestling. Buss’ divorce, Jeanie Buss spilling secrets and Linda and Kurt Rambis John C. Jerry has an estimated net worth of $600 million at the time of his death. Jeanie Buss, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, recounts the life of her father, Dr. Birthplace: Salt Lake City. Age, Height, Weight & Body MeasurementJerry Buss made great contributions to the sporting landscape of Los Angeles and America and was a true champion in every sense of the word. January, 1984. JoAnn Buss, the mother of Lakers co-owners Jeanie, Janie, Johnny and Jim Buss, has died, the Lakers announced Monday. Karen Demel, Buss’s girlfriend, had two other children with him afterward. Winning Time episode 2 also rightfully pokes fun at why the Los Angeles Lakers have their name, as Jerry Buss' mom points out that there are no lakes around. Girlfriend of Magic Johnson. Moreover, she is also the ex-wife of Steve Timmons,. Jerry Buss was previously married to Karen Demel and JoAnn Mueller. On November 9, 1959, Jim Buss was born in Los Angeles County, California, to his parents, Jerry Buss and JoAnn Mueller. Jerry Buss' drama away from the team is a huge part of the show, as it not only builds on his character, but on his daughter Jeanie's. Papa’s got a brand new bag on “Winning Time” Season 2. Jerry West, the Lakers’ Mr. Jerry Buss poses with the NBA championship trophy after Game 6 of the Finals between the Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers on May 16, 1980. Jeannie Buss let her father, Jerry Buss, trade her brother Johnny’s then-girlfriend, Australian tennis star Dianne Fromholtz, from Jeanie’s tennis team the Los Angeles Strings to the Indiana. I can respect that. Sin embargo, Jerry Buss observó algo que hasta ese momento nadie estaba viendo. He was also a world-class Playmate aficionado who frequently dated teenage girls and used. Gerald Hatten “Jerry” Buss was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on January 27, 1933, at the height of the great depression era in the US. Jesse's in Las Vegas scouting players for the upcoming draft, and Buss leans in to get a report. He then spent the next few decades preparing his progeny to eventually take over for. Jerry Buss to work in the Lakers marketing department in the late 1970s. Buss’ girlfriend, Honey, angrily leaves him after discovering that he wasn’t legally divorced from his ex-wife. As per her birth month, her zodiac sign is Libra. Karen Demel is Jerry Buss’ ex- girlfriend. In Wyoming, Buss studied at the University of Wyoming and later. Buss was dating Cynthia Chavez at the time of his death. Jerry Buss, the longtime owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, passed away on Monday at the age of 80,. He is the son of former. Lakers owner Jerry Buss had clear instructions from the mogul -- KEEP QUIET about the relationship. More from The Hollywood. Jerry Buss 1980 - H 2013. Jeanie Buss says John C. Jerry Buss first purchased the franchise ahead of the 1979-80 season. Lakers before he died -- has given a girlfriend many decades younger than him an awesome parting gift -- his Honolulu,. He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood.