Baseball player of the Washington University, Justin Hardy, had fought a long battle with stomach cancer.
Hardy died on died on May 29, 2022. He was 22 years old.
“After 13 months of courageously redefining what it means to live with cancer, Justin passed peacefully early this morning, Sunday, May 29th,” his father Bob Hardy announced on Twitter.
Hardy’s cancer was at the 4th stage and had been on medication since his diagnosis. He also holds a double major degree from the university.
Hardy played as the University’s forward, and was amongst the top scorers in the school team. Inspite of his health problems, Hardy was still passionate about the sport.
The family of Hardy had launched a HardlyStrong GoFundMe account, as a memorial.
“The funds will be used for medical & memorial expenses, with the majority put towards the HardyStrong Scholarship – a fund for high school graduates competing athletically in college who share Justin’s gift, determination, and all-around excellence,” the family said.