Red Sox Icon Jerry Remy Diagnosed With Cancer Again

FENWAY, MA — Jerry Remy has been diagnosed with cancer again, NESN announced Tuesday afternoon. It is at least the sixth time the iconic Red Sox color commentator has battled lung cancer since 2008. He finished treatment for his fifth bout in January.

"Jerry Remy has been diagnosed once again with cancer," NESN said in a statement. "At this time, Jerry's focus is on his medical treatment. The thoughts and prayers of all of us at NESN and the Red Sox are with Jerry and his family during this difficulty time."

Remy, who has broadcast Sox games for 30 years, was originally diagnosed with cancer in 2008 and has since suffered multiple relapses. Remy missed much of 2009 as he recovered from lung cancer and depression. He revealed in 2013 he had suffered a relapse, but he didn't miss any games for health reasons that season. He announced that his cancer was back before the baseball season last year, but he was cleared in time for the season. He then missed more games after saying his cancer returned in June.

Remy, 65, grew up in Somerset and played second base for the Sox from 1978-84. He has become a fan favorite and local legend due to his insightful and affable commentary during Red Sox broadcasts, which he started doing in 1988.

Steve Lyons will be in the broadcast booth with play-by-play man Dave O'Brien for at least the next two series, The Boston Globe's Chad Finn reported.

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