Ryne Sandberg, the iconic Cubs second baseman who spent 15 of his 16 MLB seasons in Chicago, died Monday at the age of 65. Sandberg announced in January 2023 that he had metastatic prostate cancer. He was declared cancer-free by August of that year, but the disease returned and spread shortly thereafter.

The sports world joined Cubs fans from around the globe on Tuesday to mourn baseball legend Ryne Sandberg, who passed away Monday at the age of 65, following a battle with prostate cancer. People have gathered around Wrigley Field since his death was announced,

On Monday, the Chicago community lost one of its all-time great sports icons. Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg has died at the age of 65, according to the franchise. WGN's Dana Rebik caught up with those who appeared outside Wrigley Field Tuesday to pay respects to one of Chicago's greatest athletes.