Bobby Jenks died at the age of 44 from Stage 4 adenocarcinoma, a severe form of stomach cancer. He revealed his diagnosis during a February 2025 interview from Portugal, where he had moved to be near family. Jenks had a successful MLB career, primarily with the White Sox, earning two All-Star nods and a World Series title. After retiring, he worked as a pitching coach and later as a manager, winning an award for his leadership. Health issues and a devastating fire affected his life shortly before his passing.
As Jenks was dealing with his health battle, his family was affected by the Palisades fire, which caused them to lose their home and personal belongings, except for his 2005 World Series ring.
He spent six of his seven MLB seasons with the White Sox. He posted back-to-back 40-save seasons in 2006 and 2007 and compiled 86 saves over his final three seasons in Chicago.
Jenks told MLB.com that the tumor spread into his stomach lining, his bones, his lower back and his hips.
In May 2021, Jenks began working as the pitching coach for the minor-league Grand Junction Rockies. The next season, he was promoted to manager and won the league's Manager of the Year award after helping the team win a championship.
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