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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Andrew Georgeson

Bobby Jenks, former White Sox closer and World Series champion, dies aged 44

The popular pitcher died while receiving treatment for a type of stomach cancer. - (Getty Images)

Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, has died at the age of 44.

The White Sox said Jenks died Friday in Sintra, Portugal, where he was being treated for adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.

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