Former Chicago White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has died at the age of 44 from stomach cancer. Jenks, who won a World Series championship with the White Sox in 2005, had been diagnosed with adenocarcinoma earlier this year,

The Chicago White Sox announced the death of former All-Star pitcher Bobby Jenks after a battle with adenocarcinoma. He was an All-Star with the team.

Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, has died at the age of 44. The White Sox said Jenks died Friday in Sintra, Portugal, where he was being treated for adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.