Former Cubs coach Wendell Kim has died after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 64. Former Cubs coach Wendell Kim died Sunday near his home in suburban Phoenix after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was 64. Kim's widow, Natasha, confirmed her husband's death on Monday. Kim was a major league coach for 15 seasons with four teams — the Giants (1989-1996), the Red Sox (1997-2000), the Expos (2002) and the Cubs (2003-04).