Former baseball executive says daughter died after brain cancer diagnosis

A former baseball executive announced on Wednesday that his daughter died the previous day after a nearly yearlong fight with brain cancer. The executive stated that his daughter was diagnosed with glioblastoma nearly 10 months ago. He described the disease as one of the cruelest he had seen up close.

Public statements The executive posted on X that his daughter passed away peacefully after a nine-month and 11-day fight. He wrote that she handled the months with courage, poise, and resolve. He also appeared on his podcast last year to disclose that his daughter was seriously ill and undergoing treatment.

During a November episode, he appeared with a shaved head and untrimmed beard in solidarity.

Fund established The executive said donations should go to a fund named after his daughter instead of flowers. The fund has a $200,000 goal and supports research into glioblastoma treatments. The fund had already received more than $158,000 in donations at the time of the announcement.