Former Celtics coach Red Auerbach has died at the age of 89.

Auerbach coached the Celtics to an NBA record 8 straight NBA championships 1959-66.

He won 9 of them overall ansd is tied today with Lakers coach Phil Jackson for the most championships won as a head coach.

"An unidentifed NBA official said Auerbach died of a heart attack."

"Auerbach is survived by two daughters, one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren."