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Former Phillies Pitcher Rheal Cormier Dies Following Battle With Cancer

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Former Phillies pitcher Rheal Cormier has passed away following a battle with cancer. He was 53.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of former relief pitcher Rheal Cormier after a courageous battle with cancer: https://t.co/VqcNlKcYCf pic.twitter.com/FB6wXMnlW5

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In franchise history, only Tug McGraw has made more appearances as a left-handed reliever.

Cormier pitched with the team from 2001 to 2006.

“Rheal was one of the most vibrant people I’ve had the pleasure of knowing,” said friend and former teammate Jim Thome.