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Cause of Death of Dodgers Legend Fernando Valenzuela Announced
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Cause of Death of Dodgers Legend Fernando Valenzuela Announced

Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died of septic shock, according to his death certificate.

Valenzuela passed away last month at 63and TMZ obtained the death certificate on Tuesday. The document listed decompensated alcoholic cirrhosis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis as contributing factors to the former pitcher’s death.

TMZ also reported that the medical examiner suspects Valenzuela. was impressed Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare brain disease.

Valenzuela died on Oct. 22, just a few weeks after leaving the broadcast booth and days before the Dodgers began their World Series run. The team wore patch No. 34 throughout the postseason.

Following his passing, Dodgers fans came together to honor the legendary pitcher who held a special place in the hearts of Angelenos, especially in the Latino community.

A spontaneous memorial was held outside Dodger Stadium, where fans left blue-and-white flowers and displayed his iconic No. 34 jersey. The Dodgers, who retired his number last year, paid tribute to his memory before Game 1 of the World Series, just three days after his death.

Valenzuela was among the most influential players in MLB history. He spent 11 seasons as a pitcher for the Dodgers and became an iconic figure in the sport. The team retired its jersey number 34 last year.

Valenzuela’s MLB career spanned 17 seasons, including stints with the Angels, Orioles, Phillies, Padres and Cardinals following his time with the Dodgers.

He received the first of his two Silver Slugger awards in 1981, the same year he helped lead the Dodgers to a World Series victory.

Valenzuela finished his career with 173 strikeouts, 2,074 strikeouts and a 3.54 ERA. After retiring as a player, he served as a Spanish-language broadcaster for the Dodgers for 22 years, resigning in September to prioritize his health.