Joseph Paul DiMaggio, legendary baseball center fielder for the New York Yankees, passed away on March 8, 1999, at the age of 84, at his home in Hollywood, Florida. He had been admitted to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, on October 12, 1998, for lung cancer surgery and remained there for 99 days before returning home. His attorney, Morris Engelberg, reported his last words as, "I'll finally get to see Marilyn," referring to his beloved ex-wife Marilyn Monroe. DiMaggio's passing marked the end of an era for American sports, leaving behind a legacy of unparalleled achievement on the baseball field and a profound impact on popular culture. The New York Times described his 1941 56-game hitting streak as "perhaps the most enduring record in sports."