The legendary voice of the New York Yankees, John Sterling, passed away today, May 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Following the news of his passing, fans have been reflecting on his long career and the life he shared behind the microphone.
Family & Relationships
Ex-Wife: John Sterling was married to Jennifer Sterling for 12 years. The couple married in the late 1990s and divorced in 2008. Sterling often kept his personal life private, but he was known to be a devoted resident of Edgewater, New Jersey, for many years.
Children: Sterling is survived by his four children, to whom he was famously close.
Abigail, his eldest daughter.
Triplets (born in 2000): Veronica, Bradford, and Derek.
In recent months, Sterling credited his children for taking care of him as he navigated health challenges, including a heart attack earlier in 2026.
Financial Legacy
Net Worth: At the time of his passing, John Sterling’s estimated net worth was approximately $2 million.
Earnings: During his peak years with the Yankees and WFAN, he reportedly earned an annual salary of roughly $500,000. While he wasn’t among the highest-paid broadcasters in modern sports history, his longevity and iconic status made him a staple of New York media for nearly four decades.
Final Farewell
Sterling’s death was attributed to heart failure at a hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. His legacy remains defined by the 5,060 consecutive games he called and the countless “Sterling-isms” that became the soundtrack of summer for millions of baseball fans.
