The baseball world lost an all-time legend on Monday, as Chicago Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg died at age 65. He announced in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.

Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of MLB’s best all-around players while starring for the Cubs, has died.

Ryne Sandberg, an iconic player for generations of Chicago Cubs fans and a distinguished member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, died Monday at the age of 65 from metastatic prostate cancer, the team announced. Sandberg passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, the Cubs shared.