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Curt Schilling has faced criticism for sharing Tim Wakefield’s cancer diagnosis without his permission, with Jason Varitek’s wife, Catherine Varitek, expressing her anger towards Schilling for overstepping boundaries and invading privacy.
10:29 AM PT — The Boston Red Sox organization has officially confirmed that former player Curt Schilling disclosed Tim Wakefield’s cancer diagnosis without permission. In a statement, the team expressed that Wakefield and his wife consider their health a deeply personal matter and had intended to keep it private as they navigate treatment.
The Red Sox further emphasized that the Wakefields are requesting privacy at this time.
Anger Erupts as Tim Wakefield’s Cancer Diagnosis is Exposed
Amidst a wave of controversy, the wife of revered Red Sox player Jason Varitek, Catherine Varitek, expressed her fury towards Curt Schilling for publicly revealing Tim Wakefield’s battle with cancer. Using strong language, Catherine took to Twitter and unequivocally lashed out at Schilling, stating, “F*** you Curt Schilling,” asserting that he had no place to share such news.
During an episode of “The Curt Schilling Baseball Show” podcast, the former Boston star pitcher acknowledged that he was not certain whether Wakefield wanted his diagnosis to be made public. However, due to his religious faith, Schilling felt compelled to discuss it, believing in the power of prayer.
On the podcast, Schilling disclosed that Wakefield, renowned for his knuckleball pitching during his tenure with the Red Sox from 1995 to 2011, is currently battling a highly aggressive form of brain cancer. Schilling emphasized the severity of the situation, mentioning that Wakefield recently underwent surgery in an effort to combat the illness.
Despite Schilling’s plea for prayers, many criticized him for disregarding Wakefield’s privacy and preemptively sharing the sensitive information. Catherine Varitek was not alone in her condemnation of Schilling’s actions, conveying the sentiment shared by numerous others who felt he had overstepped his boundaries.
At present, Curt Schilling has not responded to the backlash surrounding his disclosure.
For his part, Tim Wakefield has chosen not to comment on the matter, maintaining his privacy.
Originally Published — 9:06 AM PT
