Larry H. Miller was as entrepreneur and the owner of the NBA team the Utah Jazz. Miller started his business empire on May 1, 1979 with the Larry H. Miller Toyota store in Murray, Utah. The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies eventually included 80 businesses and properties across the western U.S.. A community advocate, Miller's catchphrase was, "go about doing good until there is too much good in the world".The Spectrum: Jazz Owner Dies at Age 64 (February 20, 2009)

Miller died at the age of 64 due to complications from type 2 diabetes on February 20, 2009. Miller was surrounded by his family at his home when he passed away.The Spectrum: Jazz Owner Dies at Age 64 (February 20, 2009) His son, Greg Miller, became CEO of the Larry H. Miller Group during the summer of 2008 due to his father's failing health.ESPN: Miller Has Legs Amputated (January 25, 2009)

• Larry H. Miller Charities is a foundation which is funded from Miller's many businesses, community fundraising events as well as personal donations from Miller's employees. The charity has donated millions of dollars to the communities where Miller conducted his businesses.The Spectrum: Jazz Owner Dies at Age 64 (February 20, 2009)

• The Utah Jazz are in the Northwest Division of the NBA's Western Conference. The team was originally based in New Orleans prior to relocating to Utah in 1979. Miller had acquired a 50 percent share of the team in 1985 and purchased the remaining shares in 1986.ESPN: Miller Has Legs Amputated (January 25, 2009)