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Miller was born in the Bronx, New York City. His father was a salesman in the heavily organized garment district and his mother was a school teacher. He studied economics at Miami University in Ohio and New York University. Miller married Theresa Morgenstern, and the couple had two children, Peter and Susan. Peter represented the baseball players in Japan.
Miller was diagnosed with liver cancer in August 2012. He died on November 27, 2012, at the age of 95, in his home in Manhattan. In a statement, Michael Weiner, the executive director of the MLBPA, said: "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Marvin Miller. All players – past, present and future – owe a debt of gratitude to Marvin, and his influence transcends baseball. Marvin, without question, is largely responsible for ushering in the modern era of sports, which has resulted in tremendous benefits to players, owners and fans of all sports."
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