RIP Gary Carter

Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has died after a battle with brain cancer ... this according to his family. The 57-year-old NY Mets legend had been diagnosed with an aggressive, fast-moving brain cancer last year. Carter's daughter released a statement saying, "I am deeply saddened to tell you all that my precious dad went to be with Jesus today at 4:10 p.m." 

She added, "This is the most difficult thing I have ever had to write in my entire life but I wanted you all to know." Doctors had discovered 4 small tumors in
Carter's brain ... after the MLB legend suddenly began to forget things, repeat questions and lacked 
energy.


Carter -- who was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003 -- is survived by his wife, 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Carter was one of the superstars on the world champion '86 Mets squad. He was also an 11-time All Star.


R.I.P.