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Kristen Coleman, wife of former giants pitcher Tim Lincicum, dies at 38

Kristen Coleman, wife of former giants pitcher Tim Lincicum, dies at 38

The San Francisco Giants have announced that Kristen Coleman, the wife of former bowler Tim Lincicum, died earlier this summer after a battle with cancer.

Coleman was 38 years old.

The Giants were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tim Lincum’s wife, Kristen Coleman wrote on Twitter. Our deepest condolences to Tim, Kristen’s family and everyone whose lives I touched as a friend and teacher.

San Francisco Giants pitcher Tim Lincicom poses for his guest photo during the San Francisco Giants world rally win, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 in San Francisco.
Tim Linnicum and Kristen Coleman at the World Giants Championship victory parade in 2012.
AP

“She was loved by the family of Giants and her true spirit and care has been enriched by those who were fortunate enough to know her during Timmy’s years with us.”

according to San Mateo daily magazineColeman, the principal of Washington Elementary School in Burlingame, California, died “peacefully” on June 27.

Her parents described her as “a bundle of love, joy, quick intelligence and creative energy” and “the light of our lives, a beautiful human being who touched so many hearts” in a July obituary.

Tim Linkcome #55 of the San Francisco Giants plays the Atlanta Braves at the top of the third inning at AT&T Park on May 30, 2015.
Tim Lincecum performed for the Giants from 2007-2015, winning three World Championship titles.
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Giants officials only learned recently that Coleman and Lincecum, the three-time world champion, had married, according to San Francisco Chronicle.

Lincome, 38, who has not officially retired despite not being involved with big business since 2016, hasn’t said anything publicly about Coleman’s death.