Hall of famer Harmon Killebrew passed away on Monday morning at the age of 74.
Killebrew announced last Friday that he was ending his fight against esophageal cancer and entered hospice care.
The 74-year old Killebrew released a statement stating that he would 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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