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Faye Spanos, wife of Chargers owner Alex Spanos, dies at 92

COSTA MESA, Calif. -- Faye Spanos, the wife of Los Angeles Chargers owner Alex Spanos, has died. She was 92.

Faye Spanos died late Tuesday night of undisclosed causes.

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She married Alex Spanos in 1948, and they raised four children in Stockton, California. Alex Spanos built a billion-dollar fortune in real estate and construction during their marriage, and he purchased a majority share in the San Diego Chargers in 1984.

Faye and Alex Spanos became prolific philanthropists, donating to causes related to schools, children, the arts and hospitals.