Nancy Leonard, the matriarch of the Indiana Pacers and widow of Pacers Hall of Fame coach Bob Leonard, died Tuesday night, the family has announced. Here is their announcement. Much more coming.

With sorrow, the children of Bob and Nancy Leonard announce the peaceful passing of our mother last night. Her health steadily declined in recent months, but her will to get the most out of life never wavered as evidenced by her insistence on attending Pacers games this past season at 93 years young. She will always be the Pacers #1 fan.

Our family extends a heartfelt thank you to all who lovingly touched Mom’s life during her incredible earthly journey. We are especially grateful to her wonderful caregivers and healthcare teams.

Dad joins us in shouting BOOM BABY!

A statement from the Simon family and Pacers Sports & Entertainment was made late Wednesday morning:

“We are heartbroken to hear of Nancy Leonard’s passing. Quite simply, we would not be here without her. From the earliest days of the franchise, Nancy poured her heart and soul into the team, not just as the wife of Slick Leonard, but as a female trailblazer who rallied the community when we needed it the most. From organizing the now-legendary telethon that helped save the team to being a constant presence courtside as a true superfan, her passion for the organization made her beloved by generations of players, alumni and staff. She will always be part of the Pacers family and her legacy will continue to shape who we are. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Leonard family and all who were touched by Nancy’s remarkable life.”

Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton shared a heartfelt message of his memories of Nancy Leonard on social media, which was accompanied with a video of them embracing after the Pacers won the Eastern Conference:

“The First Lady of Indiana basketball,” he wrote. “Before every game, I knew I could count on a wink and a smile behind the bench. There is no Pacers basketball without Nancy Leonard. Can’t wait to see the day her name is in the rafters where it belongs. RIP to a legend and a beautiful soul.”

The First Lady of Indiana basketball. Before every game, I knew I could count on a wink and a smile behind the bench. There is no Pacers basketball without Nancy Leonard. Can’t wait to see the day her name is in the rafters where it belongs. RIP to a legend and a beautiful soul💛 pic.twitter.com/tDvPOxNO2B

— Tyrese Haliburton (@Hali) September 24, 2025

This story was updated with new information.