Mets Media Relations Guru Shannon Forde Dies

Longtime Mets media relations director Shannon Forde died on Friday after a long battle with the breast cancer she was diagnosed with in 2012. She was 44 years old and is survived by her husband and two children.

Shortly after the news was announced, the baseball world, from New York and throughout the league reacted with near uniform feelings of grief.

Shannon Forde. An incredible spirit. pic.twitter.com/PpnNXtacG4

— Chris Carlin (@ChrisCarlinSNY) March 5, 2016

We are all absolutely shattered by the loss of Shannon Forde, the nicest person in all of baseball, bar none. RIP Shannon, we love you.

— David Waldstein (@DavidWaldstein) March 5, 2016

After long battle with breast cancer, beloved Mets PR woman Shannon Forde has passed away. One of the nicest people you’ll ever meet

— Tim Rohan (@TimRohan) March 5, 2016

Adiós Shannon. pic.twitter.com/4PBsbaKxEp

— Marly Rivera ~ ESPN (@MarlyRiveraESPN) March 5, 2016

Can’t get most of us to agree on anything. But if you saw the hundreds of us at Shannon’s dinner 4 years ago you’d understand her greatness.

— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) March 5, 2016

I am blessed to have known Shannon Forde, and I am so sad that she is gone. Prayers to her family. #Mets

— Ken Davidoff (@KenDavidoff) March 5, 2016

Very Sad to hear of the passing of @Mets Shannon Forde. A wonderful, dedicated member of the Mets family. Our deepest prayers are with you.

— Mike Piazza (@mikepiazza31) March 5, 2016

Shannon Forde, RIP. She fought cancer with a smile and dignity. Life can be unfair, but she leaves behind an example of how to live.

— Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) March 5, 2016

Shannon Forde, who lost her battle with cancer today, believed in me when no one else did. She was a great friend & I will miss her.

— Matthew Cerrone (@matthewcerrone) March 5, 2016

Will never forget you, Shannon Forde. We should all ensure that your legacy of kindness lives on forever. #SU2C

— Mike Teevan (@MRTeevs) March 5, 2016