Giants announce death of former All-Star pitcher Tim Lincecum's wife
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The San Francisco Giants announced the death of Cristin Coleman, the wife of former Cy Young winner Tim Lincecum, on Thursday. She passed away earlier this summer at 38 after battling cancer.
The organization shared a message on social media calling Coleman a "beloved" member of the Giants, where her husband spent the majority of his 10-year career, culminating in three World Series championships.
Tim Lincecum, #55 of the San Francisco Giants, pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers at AT&T Park on August 31, 2014 in San Francisco. (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
"The Giants were extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Tim Lincecum’s wife, Cristin Coleman. Our deepest condolences go out to Tim, Cristin’s family, and all those whose lives she touched as a friend and teacher," the statement read.
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"She was beloved by the Giants family and her caring and genuine spirit touched those of us who were fortunate enough to know her during her and Timmy’s years with us."
Tim Lincecum, #55 of the San Francisco Giants, looks back at the scoreboard as he walks back to the dugout in the bottom of the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT&T Park on July 11, 2014 in San Francisco. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
According to the San Mateo Daily Journal, Coleman passed away at her home, surrounded by family June 27 after a battle with cancer. She was a longtime educator and principal at the Washington Elementary School in Burlingame, California.
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