MLB legend Tommy John passed away on August 16, 2026, at the age of 83. His death left his family, fans, and close people mourning. Tommy left behind an extraordinary baseball legacy and his former team, New York Yankees released a statement recalling the same. According to reports, the former pitcher was surrounded by his loved ones, including his wife, Cheryl John, when he breathed his last at home. It sparked an interest in his better half and his two marriages.
All about Tommy John’s two marriages with Cheryl John and Ex Sally Simmons and his kids
Following Tommy John’s demise, his fans started looking up details regarding his family. At the time of his death, Tommy was married to Cheryl John (some reports mention her as Cheryl Beecher John). Tommy’s better half largely stayed out of the public eye, so she has avoided the intense media and public scrutiny that comes from being a family member of a renowned celebrity. However, she occasionally appeared alongside John at baseball-related and community events.
Specifics regarding Tommy and Cheryl’s relationship timeline are not publicly known; however, they began appearing in news articles as a married couple around 2021. The only part of their private life that was widely publicized was their move from California to Florida. By 2022, the couple was being publicly identified as residents of the Sarasota area, and John’s official website later listed his activities in the Lakewood Ranch area.
According to reports, Tommy and Cheryl spent the latter years of his life in Florida until his death. She once again made headlines in the same year, 2022, after she attended an event alongside Tommy at the Lakewood Ranch Elks Lodge in Florida. Glimpses of the couple’s interaction with the other attendees were all over the internet. The pair reportedly led a happy, private life, and she stayed by his side until his passing in August 2026.
Before meeting Cheryl John, Tommy John was married to Sally Simmons. They tied the knot in July 1970, decades before he got engaged to Cheryl. Just like Tommy’s second wife, his first wife also stayed low-key and doesn’t have a social media presence. Baseball biography sources document that Sally was an important part of his life, as they were married for most of his active baseball career.
John and Sally had four children, Tamara, Tommy III, Travis, and Taylor, before their marriage ended in divorce in 2013. The late MLB legend’s oldest son, Tommy III, is reportedly a chiropractor and wrote books focused on keeping young athletes healthy and preventing the need for major sports surgeries. His interest in the particular sphere came from his father’s name becoming synonymous with major joint operations performed on children.
What do we know about Tommy John’s cause of death so far?
Tommy John was previously treated for bladder cancer and faced other health issues in recent years; however, there isn’t any report confirming cancer as his cause of demise. Recent reports claimed that Tommy was in hospice care at his Florida home in his final days. According to those close to him, the baseball icon spent his final days with his family and also passed away in their presence.
Talking of Tommy’s legacy, he had a 26-year-long baseball career. During that time, he got 288 victories and four All-Star selections. He also pitched for six different franchises. It included the Cleveland Indians, the California Angels, the Chicago White Sox, the Oakland Athletics, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the New York Yankees. Meanwhile, Dr. Frank’s surgery has now been included in the other procedures performed on athletes which bear Tommy’s name.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Tommy John’s family as they deal with his loss.
Photo courtesy: CBS News/X, Cheryl John/Facebook
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