John Sterling’s booth partner Suzyn Waldman pays tribute after death: ‘Very tough day’
Suzyn Waldman paid tribute to her longtime broadcast partner John Sterling following his death at 87, describing him as a kind and passionate voice of the Yankees. The two had worked together since 2005 and shared a friendship spanning over 40 years. Waldman praised Sterling's authentic broadcasting style and deep connection with New York fans.
- ▪John Sterling died at the age of 87 after a legendary career as the Yankees' play-by-play announcer.
- ▪Suzyn Waldman, his booth partner since 2005, honored him on Instagram and during a WFAN broadcast.
- ▪Sterling and Waldman were close friends for over 40 years, dating back to the 1987 All-Star break.
- ▪Sterling was known for his spontaneous home run calls, which he never rehearsed with Waldman.
- ▪Waldman described Sterling as tech-averse, preferring newspapers and a flip phone over the internet.
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MLB John Sterling’s booth partner Suzyn Waldman pays tribute after death: ‘Very tough day’ By Bridget Reilly Published May 4, 2026, 12:36 p.m. ET Of the people most associated with John Sterling, Suzyn Waldman is one of the first to come to mind. After the news of the legendary Yankees voice’s death broke Monday morning, Waldman took to Instagram to share a photo and tribute to her longtime booth partner. “Thank you to everyone who has reached out! Very tough day, but a celebration of the life of a man who lived life exactly the way he wanted is in order! 💔💔,” she wrote. View this post on Instagram Waldman was Sterling’s last partner in the booth at Yankee Stadium before he retired in April 2024 after 36 seasons serving as the play-by-play announcer for the pinstripes.
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