Arnold Palmer, one of the greatest golfers who ever lived, passed away at the age of 87 on Sunday night.

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The sports world, stunned by his passing, expressed its sadness with heartfelt messages on social media.

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Students line up after school for school buses at Sequoyah Middle School in Doraville on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. The school’s principal told teachers not to talk to students about ICE, and teachers and activists are pushing back. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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