Sandberg, 65, had been battling metastatic prostate cancer since January of 2024. After a brief remission following chemotherapy and radiation treatments, he was dealt a setback in December when he announced that his cancer had returned and spread to other organs, leaving him to face more intense treatment.

Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg died on Monday, July 28, Major League Baseball announced. The 65-year-old had battled prostate cancer for more than a year. Sandberg spent parts of 16 seasons in the big leagues, earning a reputation as one of the greatest ...

Baseball legend Ryne Sandberg called his wife Margaret "my rock" after his cancer diagnosis and noted, "With her by my side, I can conquer anything!" The former Chicago Cub died on July 28, the Cubs confirmed in a post on X.

Ryne Sandberg died on Monday at 65 after battling prostate cancer. His death came a day after the 2025 class was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.