Sam 'Cheezborger' Sianis, legendary owner of the Billy Goat Tavern, dies at 91

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Original Load Date May 15, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated May 15, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
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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,...