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Claudia Franc Williams, daughter of Red Sox legend Ted Williams, dies at 52

Claudia Franc Williams, the daughter and youngest child of Hall of Famer Ted Williams, has died. She was 52.

Ms. Williams died in December 2023. The Red Sox announced her death Wednesday, the team honoring her family’s wish to mourn privately before sharing the news with the public, according to Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy.

“Claudia was a cherished member of the Red Sox family, known for her deep dedication to preserving her father’s legacy, and all of us feel a responsibility to carry on her mission in her absence,” Kennedy said in a statement.