I, as so many of you affectionately called him, died this afternoon at a local hospital. ' It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of my father, Mike Ilitch, our beloved colleague, friend and leader. Here's the full statement from the Ilitch family: VIEW: Mike Ilitch's accomplishments in photos
WATCH LIVE: Jason Colthorp discusses passing of Mike Ilitch DETROIT – Detroit Tigers and Red Wings owner Mike Ilitch has died at age 87, Local 4 News has learned.
