From the New York Post:

The Scooter will turn 89 later this month, and this has been a difficult year for him and Cora. Rizzuto couldn't make it to Yankee Stadium for Old-Timer's Day. He is now at a private rehab facility, trying to overcome muscle atrophy and problems with his esophagus. ...

"Derek just broke my father's record for games played as a Yankee shortstop," explains Rizzuto's eldest daughter, Patricia. "If it had to be somebody, we're glad it was Derek."

"Absolutely," Phil chimes in softly.

What can be said? True legend, great man. We all wish him the best here, obviously. There should be a street named after him somewhere.

Via Steve.