Fernando Valenzuela‘s reason behind dying has been revealed — the Los Angeles Dodgers legend died of septic shock.
TMZ Sports activities has obtained the 1981 World Collection champion’s dying certificates … which listed decompensated alcoholic cirrhosis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis as underlying causes.
The medical expert additionally suspects Valenzuela suffered from Creutzfeldt-Jakob illness … a uncommon mind dysfunction.
The 63-year-old’s occupation is listed as “sports activities broadcaster.”
The doc additionally states Valenzuela was cremated … and his stays are at Forest Garden Memorial Park, the place Paul Walker, Carrie Fisher and Brittany Murphy have been laid to relaxation.
As we beforehand reported, the Mexican athlete’s dying was introduced Oct. 22 … lower than one month after he left his job with the Dodgers’ Spanish broadcast crew to deal with his well being.
Valenzuela was a six-time All-Star … successful the Cy Younger and Rookie of the 12 months honors in 1981. He performed 17 seasons in MLB … additionally suiting up for the Angels, Orioles, Phillies, Padres and Cardinals.
The Dodgers launched jersey patches in his honor throughout their World Collection run final month … and can proceed to put on the tribute for the 2025 season.
