Tommy John: key obituary facts
Is Tommy John dead? Yes. Tommy John died on August 15, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: Tommy John's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Tommy John known for?
He was an American baseball player.
More about Tommy John
Born: 22 May 1943.
Place of birth: Terre Haute.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Terre Haute North Vigo High School.
Tommy John, the American baseball player known for his long major league career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox, died on August 15, 2026, aged 83.
Born Thomas Edward John Jr. in Terre Haute, Indiana, he became one of baseball’s most durable pitchers, spending 26 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1989.
Nicknamed the “Bionic Man,” John was a four-time All-Star and won 288 games, the second-highest total among pitchers since 1900 not in the Hall of Fame. He was an Opening Day starter six times, including three times each for Chicago and New York, and remained a notable figure in the sport long after his final season.