Ryne Sandberg, an American former MLB player, coach, and manager, recently announced that his cancer has returned with his long-time wife, Margaret, by his side.
MLB star Ryne Sandberg recently revealed that his prostate cancer has returned and spread.
The NL home run leader took to his Instagram on December 10, 2024, Tuesday to announce the news, nearly one year after his diagnosis with cancer.
Furthermore, Ryne Sandberg wrote, “Unfortunately, we recently learned cancer has relapsed, and it has spread to other organs, This means that I’m back to more intensive treatment, we will continue to be positive, strong and fight to beat this.“
In response to the news, many of his fans and followers have sent their prayers to Ryne Sandberg, his wife Margaret, and their families.
Similarly, the Instagram post includes pictures of Ryne Sandberg with his wife Margaret Koehnemann and a picture of the MLB star when he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.
Initially, Ryne Sandberg announced his cancer diagnosis in January through an Instagram post.
Ryne Sandberg further stated that he started the treatment and is surrounded by his loving family, who has been very supportive in his cancer battle.
In August, Sandberg posted a picture of himself ringing the ceremonial bell to mark the end of his cancer treatment.
Similarly, Ryne Sandberg credited his wife Margaret for his successful winning of the cancer battle, stating, “She has taken complete control of my battle with cancer like a Team Captain; She is my Rock and with her by my side i can conquer anything!“
Although his cancer has returned, with the support and care of his loving wife, Margaret, Ryne Sandberg will overcome it soon.
Ryne Sandberg shares two children with his first wife, Cindy Sandberg!
Ryne Sandberg has two children, a son named Justin and a daughter named Lindsey, with his first wife, Cindy Sandberg.
Moreover, Ryne Sandberg married Cindy, his former high school sweetheart, in 1979 when he was just 19 and was in his first full season in pro baseball.
Ryne Sandberg and his first wife didn’t immediately inform their parents about their marriage.
However, the couple decided to separate on July 5, 1995, on an agreement to remain in the same Phoenix neighborhood and entered into a 20-page parenting plan that gave them equal time with their children.
Initially, Cindy filed a divorce petition on Dec 17, 1993, six months before Ryne quit his baseball career.
However, the couple reconciled 12 days later, but she refiled on June 20, 1994, just seven days after Ryne announced his retirement.
Ryne’s retirement was to spend more time with his children, and despite the divorce, Ryne Sandberg and his wife mutually took care of their daughter and son.
Although very little information about Justin and Lindsey’s profession is available, their social media reveals that they are happily married.
Moreover, Justin married Ashley Jay Sandberg and has a beautiful daughter. Meanwhile, Lindsey and her husband, Adam Newton, have three sons.
Ryne Sandberg also often appears on his children’s social media, which shares glimpses of him enjoying his life with his beautiful grandchildren and family.
In case you didn’t know
- Ryne Sandberg was born on September 18, 1959, in Spokane, Washington, United States, to mother Elizabeth and father Derwent D. Sandy Sandberg.
- His mother, Elizabeth, was a nurse, whereas his father, Sandy, was a mortician.
- Ryne Sandberg is the stepfather of three children, BR, Adriane, and Steven, from his first marriage to Margaret.
