Tommy John cause of death: What surgery did MLB legend undergo? Health battle before death
Tommy John died at 83, leaving behind a lasting baseball legacy and the groundbreaking surgery that bears his name.
Tommy John, New York Yankees pitcher whose name became linked to one of baseball’s important surgeries, has died at 83. 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. 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.”
What was Tommy John’s cause of death and health battle?
The exact cause of Tommy John’s death has not been publicly stated. What is known is that he had recently received treatment connected to a recurrence of bladder cancer, according to MLB.com. Reports have not confirmed bladder cancer as the direct cause of death.
On August 8, the Yankees posted John’s letter on social media. He thanked those who supported him and remembered the doctor who helped him return to baseball.
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