Stacy Wakefield Death: Family issues statement regarding loss of Red Sox icon's widow

The MLB community is mourning the death of Stacy Wakefield, the widow of Boston Red Sox legend Tim Wakefield. After battling pancreatic cancer, she died from the deadly disease on Wednesday.

It has been a difficult few months for the Wakefield family as Tim Wakefield died from brain cancer in October.

The Wakefield family released a statement about Stacy's death that was shared by the Boston Red Sox organization.

"It is with deep sadness that we share that our beloved mother, daughter, sister, niece, and aunt, Stacy, passed away today at her home in Massachusetts,” the statement read. “She was surrounded by her family and dear friends, as well as her wonderful caretakers and nurses.”

Friends and family took the time to thank everyone who helped Stacy throughout her cancer battle.

"We would like to thank all of Stacy’s doctors, nurses, and caretakers who helped her from diagnosis to today—we are eternally grateful for your unmatched care and support,” the statement said. “And to all of you who have sent well wishes over these last several months, we truly appreciate your kindness.

“We will remember Stacy as a strong, loving, thoughtful, and kind person, who was as down-to-earth as they come," the statement added. "We feel so lucky to have had her in our lives, and we take comfort in the fact that she will be reunited with Tim, the love of her life," the family shared following Stacy's passing."

"This is so incredibly sad. RIP to a loving wife and mom. My heart aches for the kids," sports broadcaster Dan Roche tweeted.

Stacy Wakefield's death comes only five months after her husband died

On Oct. 1, 2023, Boston Red Sox knuckleball legend Tim Wakefield died after his long battle with brain cancer. The news came as a shock to many who had just learned about his life-threatening disease.

Stacy and Tim were highly regarded for their charitable endeavors in Boston.

Back in 2013, Tim was named the Honorary Chairman of the Red Sox Foundation thanks to his charity work.

They also worked with the Jimmy Fund, a community-based fundraiser for people battling cancer.