Tim Wakefield cause of death: What did Tim Wakefield die of?

The late Timothy Stephen Wakefield was an American professional baseball knuckleball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB).

Wakefield started his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates but is most remembered for his 17-year tenure with the Boston Red Sox, from 1995 until his retirement in 2012 as the longest-serving player on the team. When he retired, Wakefield was the oldest active player in the major leagues.

Tim Wakefield’s cause of death: What did Tim Wakefield die of?

Tim Wakefield died of brain cancer at the age of 57, on October 1, 2023, at his home in Massachusetts.

In September 2023, Curt Schilling, Wakefield’s former Red Sox teammate, revealed on his podcast that Wakefield had brain cancer while Wakefield’s wife was battling pancreatic cancer.

Schilling was widely criticized by ex-teammates families and the public alike for not seeking the permission of the Wakefield family before revealing this news. With permission from the Wakefield family, the Red Sox released a statement asking for privacy and appreciating the public’s concern.

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