Harmon Killebrew ends cancer fight, enters hospice care

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Fri May-13-11 10:47 AM
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Harmon Killebrew ends cancer fight, enters hospice care

It is with profound sadness that I share with you that my continued battle with esophageal cancer is coming to an end. With the continued love and support of my wife, Nita, I have exhausted all options with respect to controlling this awful disease. My illness has progressed beyond my doctors' expectation of cure.

I have spent the past decade of my life promoting hospice care and educating people on its benefits. I am very comfortable taking this next step and experiencing the compassionate care that hospice provides.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20110513&content_id=19005846&vkey=pr_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&tcid=tw-min-misc-20110513-killebrew
Very sad. May your passing be an easy one Mr. Killebrew.:(

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Auggie

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Fri May-13-11 10:57 AM
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1. Awesome career

Played 21 years, from 1954 to 1975. 2086 hits, 573 home runs and 1584 RBIs. Thirteen time All-Star.

:applause:

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Fri May-13-11 11:17 AM
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2. I would like to see the Nats do something in his honor

He is a part of baseball history in this town since he was a Senator before they moved...

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Auggie

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Fri May-13-11 11:26 AM
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3. Yeah, something immediately

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Kingofalldems

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Fri May-13-11 11:42 AM
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4. Excellent idea TZ

I was fortunate enough to see him play in person. I got to see a couple of his homers,he could crush a baseball. Very sad news.

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joeybee12

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Fri May-13-11 12:05 PM
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5. Aw, that really sucks...

I hope he finds comfort during this time.

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Bluzmann57

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Fri May-13-11 06:23 PM
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6. Sonofabitch!

One of the great ones and a nice man at that.

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MaineDem

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Fri May-13-11 06:50 PM
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7. Aw, man, that's sad

Edited on Fri May-13-11 06:50 PM by MaineDem

A great player who will surely be mourned.

May his remaining time be painless and loving.

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Gemini Cat

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Sat May-14-11 12:41 AM
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8. That's sad.

I hope his passing is an easy one.

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Iggo

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Sun May-15-11 10:18 AM
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9. Legend.

Tough end, but a nice run Harmon.

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