Alexis Henderson, the daughter of the late Rickey Henderson, launched an announcement on Saturday morning, clarifying that there won’t be a funeral service for Rickey Henderson on Sunday on the Paramount Theatre.
“This erroneous information has caused unnecessary confusion and distraction during an already difficult time of grief and mourning for Rickey’s loved ones, friends, and fans,” learn the assertion. “We understand that some individuals have traveled great distances in support, believing the false report, and we deeply regret any distress that this situation has caused.”
Henderson, the all-time chief in steals, runs scored, unintentional walks and leadoff residence runs, died on Dec. 20 resulting from issues from pneumonia and bronchial asthma. He would have turned 66 on Christmas Day. Henderson, who grew up in Oakland and attended Oakland Technical Excessive College, performed for the A’s in 14 of his 25 major-league seasons.
“The Henderson family has confirmed that they have no association with the false information and are grateful for the outpouring of love and support from the community,” continued the assertion. “They ask for privacy as they navigate this time of loss and remember Rickey’s remarkable legacy both on and off the field.
“We urge everyone to refrain from spreading unverified information and to respect the family’s wishes during this sensitive period. For accurate updates and information, please refer to official channels.”
