Padres owner Peter Seidler dead at 63 after battling illness

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The San Diego Padres announced Tuesday that owner Peter Seidler died at the age of 63. 

Seidler has been ill for months, though it has not been disclosed what exactly he’d been dealing with. Seidler is a cancer survivor who had health issues for quite some time. 

Seidler’s family was by his side when he passed away "peacefully," per The San Diego Union-Tribune. 

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Peter Seidler speaks during pregame ceremonies honoring the no-hitter by the Padres' Joe Musgrove before facing the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 16, 2021, at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images)

"The Padres organization mourns the passing of our beloved Chairman and owner, Peter Seidler," Padres CEO Erik Greupner said in a statement. "Today, our love and prayers encircle Peter’s family as they grieve the loss of an extraordinary husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Peter was a kind and generous man who was devoted to his wife, children, and extended family. He also consistently exhibited heartfelt compassion for others, especially those less fortunate. His impact on the city of San Diego and the baseball world will be felt for generations. His generous spirit is now firmly embedded in the fabric of the Padres. Although he was our Chairman and owner, Peter was at his core a Padres fan. He will be dearly missed."

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The Padres added in their statement that Petco Park’s Home Plate Gate will be open Tuesday afternoon for those that wish to pay their respects. Free parking in the Tailgate Lot will be