Hall of famer Harmon Killebrew announced on Friday that he is ending his fight against esophageal cancer and will enter hospice care.
The 74-year old Killebrew released a statement stating that he will no longer receive treatment for the disease and his cancer has been deemed incurable by his doctors.
Killebrew released a statement through the Minnesota Twins:
“It is with profound sadness that I share with you that my continued battle with esophageal cancer is coming to an end. With the continued love and support of my wife, Nita, I have exhausted all options with respect to controlling this awful disease. My illness has progressed beyond my doctors’ expectation of cure.
I have spent the past decade of my life promoting hospice care and educating people on its benefits. I am very comfortable taking this next step and experiencing the compassionate care that hospice provides.
I am comforted by the fact that I am surrounded by my family and friends. I thank you for the outpouring of concern, prayers and encouragement that you have shown me. I look forward to spending my final days in comfort and peace with Nita by my side.”
The 11-time All-Star was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984 and was fifth on the career home run list when he retired in 1975.
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