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Former World Series champion pitcher Bobby Jenks passed away on Friday at age 44 from a form of stomach cancer in Sintra, Portugal.
Jenks is best known for his six years with the Chicago White Sox, winning the World Series in his rookie season of 2005.
Jenks was a two-time All-Star selection, making the extravaganza in both 2006 and 2007.
He signed with the Red Sox for his final MLB season in 2011 and spent plenty of time in Boston on the disabled list, with his back injury and subsequent surgeries ending his career.
Jenks' exact type of cancer was Adenocarcinoma, which 'starts in the glands that line your organs,' per the Cleveland Clinic.
Jenks was only diagnosed with cancer and was residing in Portugal after his home was destroyed in the Pacific Palisades fire. Tributes to the World Series champion poured in after the White Sox announced his passing.
Former World Series champion pitcher Bobby Jenks passed away on Friday at age 44
Jenks is best known for his six years with the White Sox, winning the World Series in 2005
'I’ll always appreciate Bobby for his stellar contribution to the White Sox, especially the 2005 world champions,' one Chicago baseball fan said.
'Heartbreaking. Rest in peace to a legend,' another White Sox supporter stated.
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