In a statement, Fang’s family said he died of “natural causes.” Former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown told KQED Fang died of a “heart attack.” The Fang family could not be reached for comment.
Fang is survived by his wife, Daphne, his mother, Florence, and brother, Ted. For decades, the Fang family long held sway with their newspapers, the San Francisco Independent, AsianWeek and at one time, the San Francisco Examiner.
“He had a very happy life,” his family wrote, in a statement. “The family wishes to share their appreciation for the expressions of support from everyone.”
