BREAKING: Ex-Cardinals Player Chris Duncan Passes Away After Battle With Brain Cancer

Horrible news in the baseball world when it was announced that Chris Duncan had passed away at age 38 following a battle with brain cancer.

Dan McLaughlin just announced that Chris Duncan has passed away. He was battling brain cancer. RIP

— STL Sports Central (@stlsportscntrl) September 7, 2019

The news was passed down during the Cardinals game on Friday.

Chris Duncan, a 2006 #STLCards World Series champion, has passed away at the age of 38. Our thoughts are with his friends and family. pic.twitter.com/CBWbvGsayc

— Bally Sports Midwest (@BallySportsMW) September 7, 2019

It was just back in January when the Cardinals asked fans to pray for the former world champion.

Please join us in keeping former Cardinal Chris Duncan and his family in your thoughts as he continues his courageous fight against cancer. pic.twitter.com/MK6SHroa2M

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) January 7, 2019

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The 38-year-old battled with the dreaded disease through last year as well, taking a leave of absence from his broadcasting duties with the team.

His breakout season in the league came in 2006 when he hit .293 with 22 homers and leading the Cardinals to a World Series title.