Cubs hall of famer Ryne Sandberg dies at age 65

• Sandberg had been battling cancer

• A beloved figure throughout Major League Baseball'

Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball's best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 65.

Sandberg was surrounded by his family when he died at his home on Monday, according to the team.