On October 1, 2023, the Boston Red Sox, through their official account on X (formerly known as Twitter), shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of their former players, Tim Wakefield. The 57-year-old pitcher had lost his battle with brain cancer.
Sadly, less than five months later, the Wakefield family was struck with another devastating loss. Tim’s widow, Stacy Wakefield, also passed away. Once again, the Red Sox took to X to announce the tragic news, this time through a statement written by Stacy’s family.
According to the statement, Stacy passed away at her home in Massachusetts, surrounded by her loved ones and caretakers. Her family described her death as “unimaginable,” especially since they were still mourning the loss of Tim. “Our hearts are shattered,” they wrote.
Stacy’s family fondly remembers her as a strong, loving, and kind person. They find solace in the fact that she will now be reunited with Tim, the love of her life. The statement also expressed gratitude towards the doctors, nurses, and caretakers who had been by Stacy’s side since her diagnosis. “We will forever be grateful for your unwavering care and support,” they wrote.
While the statement did not mention the cause of Stacy’s death, Spectrum News reported that she had succumbed to pancreatic cancer. This unconfirmed cause of death was revealed by Tim’s former Red Sox teammate, Curt Shilling, during a podcast recorded just days before Tim’s passing. Curt had announced that Tim was battling brain cancer, while Stacy was fighting pancreatic cancer.
According to TODAY, Stacy leaves behind two children, Brianna and Trevor. She was only 53 years old. To learn more about this tragic news from the Wakefield family, watch the video below.
