Daughter of Giants co-owner Tisch dies

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The 36-year-old daughter of New York Giants co-owner and film producer Steve Tisch has died.

Hilary Anne Tisch died Monday, Steve Tisch said on behalf of the family. His statement did not cite a cause of death or say where she died, but it noted she had battled depression.

In addition to her father, Hilary is survived by her mother, Patsy Tisch, and her siblings Will Tisch and his wife, Grace; Elizabeth Tisch, Holden Tisch and Zachary Tisch.

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