Entertainment News‘Sandlot’ Actor Art LaFleur Dies After Decade Long Parkinson’s Battle: ‘He Brought Laughter to so Many People’00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintActor Art LaFleur attends the 15th Anniversary DVD Release Celebration of "Field of Dreams" at West Hollywood Park, in Los Angeles, on June 9, 2004. Mark Mainz/Getty ImagesTribune News Service11/24/2021|Updated: 4/20/2022By Jami Ganz New York Daily NewsArt LaFleur, best known for playing Babe Ruth in “The Sandlot,” has died. He was 78.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesSurvey: One in Six Aspiring Homeowners Have Given up in the Last Five YearsNov 06, 2025New Buffalo Trace Tour Lets You Sample Kentucky Bourbon Straight From BarrelsNov 06, 2025Your Questions About QCDsNov 06, 2025How to Get Better Spring Veggies Through Composting in the FallNov 06, 2025Related TopicsactorParkinson