INDIANAPOLIS–John Andretti, former IndyCar driver, died Thursday at 56. He had had colon cancer, which was first diagnosed in 2017.

LINK: Article from 2019 on Andretti’s cancer.

A Tweet from Andretti Autosport confirmed his death, calling him an advocate for the sport, a dedicated teammate, a driven competitor, but also a loving father, husband, cousin, and friend.

Andretti, the son of Mario Andretti’s twin brother, Aldo, enjoyed a long racing career that included wins in NASCAR, CART, the Rolex Sports Car Series, USAC, and IMSA GTP. He was the first driver to complete “the double” on Memorial Day weekend; in 1994, he competed in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, finishing 10th in Indianapolis and 36th in Charlotte.

Statement on the passing of John Andretti #CheckItForAndretti pic.twitter.com/ku3gX2neOq — Andretti Autosport (@FollowAndretti) January 30, 2020