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Billy Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, has died.
Bean, the league’s Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, died uesday after an 11-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia, according to the MLB.
Bean, who was diagnosed last September, was 60 years old.
“Our hearts are broken today as we mourn our dear friend and colleague, Billy Bean, one of the kindest and most respected individuals I have ever known,” Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.“Billy was a friend to countless people across our game, and he made a difference through his constant dedication to others. He made baseball a better institution, both on and off the field, by the power of his example, his empathy, his communication skills, his deep relationships inside and outside our sport, and his commitment to doing the right thing. We are forever grateful for the …