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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Michael Toledo

Ryne Sandberg Death: The Cubs' Legendary Second Baseman's Final Message Fans Missed Before His Cancer Battle Ended

Cancer cells (Credit: Unsplash.com)

Baseball Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg has died at the age of 65, following an extended battle with metastatic prostate cancer. The Cubs confirmed his death on 28 July 2025, noting he passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Sandberg had shared updates about his condition in the months prior, but his final public message, posted just two weeks before his death, is now gaining renewed attention.

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