Former LPGA star Mickey Wright died Monday after suffering a heart attack, according to the Associated Press' Terry Spencer.
"We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Mickey Wright," LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan said in a statement. "We lost a legend, but we may also have lost the best swing in golf history today. Our thoughts are with her family and friends."
Wright's 82 LPGA victories are second all time behind Kathy Whitworth, whose career partially overlapped with that of Wright.
Whitworth explained how her colleague helped others on the LPGA Tour because her availability often determined whether sponsors would hold tournaments.