Duane Ward Remembered with Humility | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

A beloved former Blue Jays pitcher, Duane Ward, has passed away at 62, just days after celebrating the team’s historic 1992-93 World Series wins in Toronto. Found peacefully in his sleep, his final moments were marked by a team dinner with old friends — a gathering now hauntingly remembered as his last. Known for his humility and kindness, Ward remained grounded even after fame, leaving behind his wife Leah, children Drylee and Bishop, and his mother. A funeral is set for July 30th in Farmington, New Mexico — a quiet farewell to a man who lived with grace and left an enduring legacy. Listen…