Death
On June 23, 2007, Beck died alone at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. The Maricopa County medical examiner has not publicly disclosed the cause of death and the Phoenix police did not suspect foul play. Beck's ex-wife stated she believed Beck's death to be drug related. Cocaine was found in his home and bedroom.
Beck was buried in Phoenix wearing his Chicago Cubs uniform despite only pitching two seasons for the team. He was added to the 2008 ballot for the Baseball Hall of Fame, earlier than the typical retirement rule due to his death and received two votes.
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