Fred Claire, former Dodgers GM who oversaw 1988 World Series champion team, dies at 91

1. January 2015
   Claire, at age 80, was diagnosed with squamous cell skin cancer on his lip
2. after initial diagnosis
   The cancer returned in his jaw and later in his neck
3. following recurrence
   He had surgery to remove a nerve on the left side of his face and several lymph nodes, followed by radiation, chemotherapy and immunotherapy
4. recently
   Claire entered hospice care
5. Monday
   Claire died on his 91st birthday in Pasadena
6. Tuesday
   The Dodgers announced his death

“Fred brought many victories and Dodger legends to our franchise, as well as the 1988 World Series title, and we are forever grateful for his leadership during such a memorable era.”