Wife of LA Dodgers legend Vin Scully died at 76 after the battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease
Sandra Scully, wife of iconic Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, died at age 76 after fighting Lou Gehrig’s illness.
Sandra died at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles after a battle of years against ALS.
‘The family appreciates everyone’s thoughts and prayers; however, they request privacy at this time, ‘said a family representative. Any donations must be sent to the UCLA / ALS Department of Neuromuscular Diseases on behalf of Sandra.
The most recent: Sandra Scully, wife of iconic Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vin Scully, died at age 76 after fighting Lou Gehrig’s illness. The pair was taken in LA in 2002
The Cascade native, Virginia, leaves the 93-year-old Hall of Fame baseball commentator, whom she was married for 48 years after they were married in November 1973.
The couple had a child together, Catherine, and were the parents of five children from previous marriages, according to the AP. They have 21 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Vin told the AP last summer about the battle for his wife’s health: “She is really inspiring, her faith is extremely important and I think that is the main reason why she stood her ground.”
Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten, in a statement, ‘We are sad to hear of the passing of Sandi Scully, Vin’s loving wife and a dear member of the Dodger family.
New Year’s smiles: the couple was photographed at the 2014 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California
Amado: The couple was spotted during Vin’s retirement ceremony in 2016 at Dodger Stadium
‘Sandi was Vin’s biggest fan and was always there to support him lovingly at Dodger Stadium until she started her battle against ALS. She was truly the rock of Vin and the Scully family, and she will be sorely missed. ‘
Several Los Angeles sports media personalities posted memorials to Sandra, who was in the broadcast booth with Vin during her last home game in September 2016.
“Condolences to Vin Scully,” said sports announcer Fred Roggin. ‘His 47-year-old wife Sandi passed away from ALS.’
“This is devastating,” said Alanna Rizzo. ‘My heart breaks for the whole Scully family. RIP, Sandi. ‘
The team issued a statement after Sandra’s death
Several Los Angeles sports media personalities posted memorials to Sandra
Athletic’s Molly Knight tweeted: ‘Sandi Scully died after a long illness. She used to go to all the Dodgers home games during the last years of Vin’s career and sit in the booth with him. This is so sad.’
Los Angeles Angels announcer Mark Gubicza tweeted: ‘Sending thoughts and prayers to Vin and the entire Scully family. Sandi has always been so nice to those who met her. Rest in peace, Sandi. Hands crossed. ‘
Scully retired after 67 years with the Dodgers in 2016.