The White Sox said Bobby Jenks died Friday in Sintra, Portugal, where he was being treated for adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks has died at the age of 44 from a rare form of stomach cancer. Jenks was a two-time All-Star pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and was part of the team that ended their 88-year wait for a World Series title in 2005.

Bobby Jenks, the larger-than-life flame-throwing reliever who helped the White Sox close out their first World Series title in almost a century, has died at age 44, the team announced Saturday. Jenks died Friday in Portugal, where he had been undergoing treatment for adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer.