TMZ.com, citing a statement from his agent Mike Maguire, reported that John died peacefully in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, surrounded by his wife Cheryl and family. MLB.com reported that John had recently undergone treatment related to a recurrence of bladder cancer. Tommy John, New York Yankees pitcher whose name became linked to one of baseball’s important surgeries, has died at 83.
His death came days after the Yankees shared a farewell letter in which John said “goodbye to everyone, along with all the friends and fans who followed me throughout my 26-year career.”
Reports have not confirmed bladder cancer as the direct cause of death. The exact cause of Tommy John’s death has not been publicly stated. He thanked those who supported him and remembered the doctor who helped him return to baseball.
On August 8, the Yankees posted John’s letter on social media.
What is known is that he had recently received treatment connected to a recurrence of bladder cancer, according to MLB.com.
