Al Unser, a Four-Time Winner of Indianapolis 500, Dies at 82

Winner of this year's Indy 500, Helio Castroneves (R) gathered with other four-time winners, from left, A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, and Rick Mears at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis on July 20, 2021. Doug McSchooler/AP Photo

Al Unser, one of only four drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 a record four times, died Thursday following a long illness. He was 82.

Unser died at his home in Chama, New Mexico, with his wife, Susan, by his side, Indianapolis Motor Speedway said early Friday. He had been battling cancer for 17 years.