Charles Cella passes.

[heavylifting]

Succumbs to Parkinson's. Was 81

http://www.brisnet.com/content/2017/12/charles-j-cella-oaklawn-president-dies-81/

[userpick]

Sad news. RIP.

[holeinthewall]

He looked a hell of a lot older than 81 in person. I had never looked up his age but looking at him the last couple years looked in his 90's.

Will be interesting to see what changes happen now.

[HawgWild]

Sad to hear. He was definitely a giant in the industry and a gentleman. For years he never raced horses he owned at Oaklawn. Didn't want to give the appearance of anything untoward I guess.

[ChrispyFriedBacon]

Succumbs to Parkinson's. Was 81

http://www.brisnet.com/content/2017/12/charles-j-cella-oaklawn-president-dies-81/

RIP Charles Cella!! GOD's Speed!