Who passed away?
Seve Ballesteros
When?
Saturday morning
Was something else going on that day?
the Spanish Open
Who was leading?
Thomas Aiken
Was the death sudden?
No
how long had he been ill?
three years
How was he honored?
flags were at half-mast and players wore black ribbons
Were any of his friends there?
Yes
Whom?
Jose Maria Olazabal and Miguel Angel Jimenez
When was there silence?
at the European Tour, followed by a round of applause
How long did it last?
a minute
Had Ballesteros ever won this event himself?
yes
how many times?
5 times