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Golf legend Seve Ballesteros dies after three year battle with brain cancer

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Source: The Courier Mail

SPANISH golf legend Severiano Ballesteros, who underwent surgery for a brain tumour three years ago, died early today at his home in northern Spain.

Ballesteros, 54, regarded as one of golf's all-time greats, "died this morning in his house in Pedrena (Cantabria)", TVE1 said.

Sky News also reported the former world No.1 had died at his home.

His family had said on his website today that he had suffered a "severe deterioration" of his condition.

Ballesteros - who won five majors, including The Masters twice, during his 30-year professional career - underwent surgery for a brain tumour, followed by a course of chemotherapy, three years ago.

Read more: http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/breaking-news/golf-legend-seve-ballesteros-dies-after-three-year-battle-with-brain-cancer/story-e6freonf-1226051645784

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Golf legend Seve Ballesteros dies after three year battle with brain cancer [View All]