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The baseball world mourned the death of former MLB outfielder Billy Bean at age 60.

On Tuesday, the league announced that Bean passed away after a year-long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

After his career as a player, Bean worked as MLB's Senior VP for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion while also serving as a Special Assistant to Commissioner Rob Manfred.

'Over the last 10 years, Billy worked passionately and tirelessly with MLB and all 30 Clubs, focusing on player education, LGBTQ inclusion, and social justice initiatives to advance equality in the game for all,' the league wrote in a statement.

'Billy's 10-year playing career included six Major League seasons with the Tigers, Dodgers, and Padres.'