D. Wayne Lukas, one of the most accomplished and influential trainers in the history of North American horse racing, has died.

Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas, one of the most accomplished trainers in the history of horse racing, has died at 89.

Lukas died on the evening of June 28 at age 89. He was hospitalized in Louisville last week after a severe MRSA blood infection caused significant damage to the thoroughbred trainer's heart, digestive system and worsened preexisting chronic conditions, according to a statement from the Lukas family.