Art LaFleur, the actor known for playing Babe Ruth in “The Sandlot,” has died. He was 78.
The actor died following a decade-long battle with Parkinson's disease, TMZ reported.
The outlet notes that he died at home surrounded by his family, including his children and wife Shelley.
"This guy… After a 10 year battle with A-typical Parkinson's, Art LaFleur, the love of my life passed away," Shelley LaFleur wrote in a Facebook post alongside a photo of the couple.
"He was a generous and selfless man which carried over to his acting but more importantly it was who he was for his family and friends," she shared.
She added, “I was so very lucky to have had a 43 year relationship with a man who cherished me and who I adored. Art was larger than life and meant the world to us."
TMZ reports LaFleur was in hospice care leading up to his death.
LaFleur also starred as Chick Gandil in “Field of Dreams” and the Tooth Fairy in “The Santa Clause 2 and 3.”
The actor also co-starred in the Disney movie "The Garbage Picking, Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon" as the Philadelphia Eagles' head coach, alongside Tony Danza as the titular kicker.
Other credits include “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,” “Doogie Howser,” “Malcolm in the Middle,” “Baywatch,” “ER,” and “House.”
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