India, Sept. 24 -- Former Chicago White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper has died at age 70. Cooper died on September 22, 2026, at his home in Brentwood, Tennessee, according to his family. His family announced the death on social media the following day, while the White Sox also confirmed his passing. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.

Cooper spent 33 seasons with the White Sox organisation and served as the team's major-league pitching coach for 18 full seasons. He was part of the staff that helped Chicago win the 2005 World Series, ending the franchise's long wait for a championship.

Cooper's family said he died peacefully at his home but did not give a cause of death. Funeral arrangements had also not been announced as...