Kansas City Royals broadcaster Paul Splittorff has died (updated)

Update (May 26): The Kansas City Royals have announced funeral arrangements for broadcaster and former player Paul Splittorff, who died Wednesday due to complications from melanoma.

A visitation will be held Monday, May 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Blue Springs. A funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Blue Springs. Splitt’s family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation or in the Hall of Fame pitcher’s name to a charity of your choice.