Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter died Thursday at age 57, ESPN.com reported.
"I am deeply saddened to tell you all that my precious dad went to be with Jesus today at 4:10 pm.," his daughter Kimmy Bloemers, wrote on the family's website. "This is the most difficult thing I have ever had to write in my entire life but I wanted you all to know. He is in heaven and has reunited with his mom and dad. I believe with all my heart that dad had a STANDING OVATION as he walked through the gates of heaven to be with Jesus."Carter was diagnosed with four brain tumors last May. In January, doctors found several new tumors on Carter's brain.
Carter made a public appearance at the beginning of the month, going to Opening Day for the college baseball team he coached.
Carter, an 11-time All Star, was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003 after retiring in 1992. He finished his 19-year career with a .262 average, 324 home runs and 1,225 RBIs.
