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.

The Ryne Sandberg statue outside Wrigley Field was adorned with flowers, teddy bears and baseballs one day after the Cubs icon's passing.

Late Monday, it was announced that Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg had died at age 65. Sandberg revealed in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, before being considered cancer-free that August.

Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg managed the Tennessee Smokies for a single season and left a lifetime of memories for those in the organization.

Cubs fans gathered at Wrigley Field on Tuesday to pay their respects to team icon and Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who died Monday at age 65 after battling cancer. READ MORE:

Chicago chairman Tom Ricketts shared a poignant message following the death of Cubs legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg.

Ryne Sandberg died July 28 at the age of 65. He was the hero of many, including FLORIDA TODAY and Florida Times-Union Sports Editor Tim Walters.