Former MLB All-Star Bill Buckner died on Monday morning, according to ESPN's Jeremy Schaap. Buckner was 69.
Buckner passed away following a bout with Lewy body dementia. His wife, Jody, spoke with Schaap and shared a statement on his passing.
"After battling the disease of Lewy Body Dementia, Bill Buckner passed away early the morning of May 27th surrounded by his family," Jody Buckner said. "Bill fought with courage and grit as he did all things in life. Our hearts are broken but we are at peace knowing he is in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.