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San Antonio Icon Sovia 'Spurs Lady' Lauriano Dies at 71

The beloved superfan, known for her devotion to the Spurs and her vibrant costumes, passed away from a heart attack, leaving a legacy of community and unwavering team spirit.

Spurs superfan Sovia Lauriano embraces a flag featuring a picture of Victor Wembanyama as she waits for him to arrive in San Antonio outside of Signature North on June 23, 2023.
Shown in 2022, "Spurs Lady" Sovia Lauriano showed her team spirit at her West Side home as well as at Spurs home games as a season-ticket holder.
Sovia Lauriano is pictured at her San Antonio home in 2022.  For over 25 years, Lauriano was known among Spurs fans for her undying loyalty to the team and her eclectic handmade Spurs-theme outfits. Lauriano died Saturday, according to reports. 
Sovia Lauriano is pictured at her San Antonio home in 2022. Known as the "Spurs Lady," Lauriano was popular among fellow San Antonio Spurs fans for her enthusiastic support of the team. She died Saturday, according to reports.

Overview

  • Sovia Lauriano, affectionately known as the 'Spurs Lady,' died on Saturday at the age of 71 due to a heart attack, according to her family.
  • Lauriano was a season-ticket holder for over 25 years, renowned for her handmade Spurs-themed outfits and her dedication to the San Antonio team through both victories and losses.
  • Her passion extended beyond the games, transforming her West Side home and truck into shrines to the Spurs, and she became a beloved figure in the local community and among Spurs players and fans alike.
  • San Antonio officials, including Mayor Ron Nirenberg, and the Spurs organization paid tribute to her as an irreplaceable icon who embodied the heart and soul of the city and its team.
  • Lauriano had previously survived health challenges, including a triple-bypass surgery, and often shared her philosophy of living life to the fullest while spreading joy to those around her.