Former Montreal Expos pitcher Derek Aucoin dies at 50 from brain cancer
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MONTREAL — Canadian pitcher Derek Aucoin, who played two games for the Montreal Expos in 1996, died of brain cancer on Saturday night, his family said. He was 50.
“There are very few words to express the profound pain and sorrow we feel as our dear Derek left us peacefully and surrounded by love,” his wife Isabelle and son Dawson said in a statement released Sunday by TVA Sports, where Aucoin worked as an MLB analyst. “For the past 18 months, he has been resiliently fighting glioblastoma multiforme. Despite this merciless cancer, he lived with gratitude for the present moment like only he could. We thank you for respecting our privacy in these difficult times.”
A native of Lachine, Que., Aucoin joined the Expos organization in 1989. The six-foot-seven, 235-pound right-hander allowed one earned run over two appearances when he reached the big-league level seven years later.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Derek Aucoin, who touched the lives of so many with his kindness and generosity,” the Toronto Blue Jays said in a statement. “His impact on the Expos and Canadian Baseball will never be forgotten. Our hearts go out to Derek’s family and friends during this difficult time.”
