| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | May 15, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | May 15, 2026, 3:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/obituary/2026/05/15/sam-cheezborger-sianis-legendary-owner-of-the-billy-goat-tavern-dies-at-91 |
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Sam Sianis, legendary owner of the Billy Goat Tavern, died Friday from natural
causes at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital. He was 91.
“My dad was always a person who lit up the room when he walked in, always in a
good mood,” said Mr. Sianis’ son Bill Sianis, who, along with his brother Paul
Sianis,...