Los Angeles. Septic shock was the cause of death of Fernando Valenzuela, the legendary Mexican pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to his death certificate.
The middle TMZ Sports On Tuesday, he obtained the document that reveals the cause of the death of the Etchohuaquila Bull, which occurred on October 22. The retired pitcher, widely considered the best Mexican baseball player in history, was 63 years old.
A few weeks before the death, Valenzuela had stepped away from his job on the Dodgers’ Spanish-language television broadcast. And days after the death, the Dodgers began their path to the eighth World Series championship in team history. The cause of death had not been revealed.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office listed septic shock as the immediate cause of death. It is a life-threatening condition that occurs when organs fail, leading to dangerously low blood pressure.
Each year, at least 350,000 people in the United States die from this condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The medical examiner listed decompensated alcoholic cirrhosis and cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis as underlying causes.
Also listed as a significant condition that contributed to Valenzuela’s death was “probable” Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rapidly progressive brain disorder.
Valenzuela won the Cy Young Award and the Rookie of the Year trophy in the 1981 season, when he also helped the Dodgers win the World Series.
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Less publicized. Many fans were unaware of the severity of his conditions, and his passing came as a shock to the baseball community.
Title: Septic Shock: The Unfortunate Cause of Death for Baseball Legend Fernando Valenzuela – An Investigation into His Final Moments and the Impact of His Legacy on Mexican Baseball.
Introduction: Fernando Valenzuela, the legendary Mexican pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, passed away on October 22, 2021. A recent death certificate has revealed that the cause of his sudden demise was septic shock, a life-threatening condition caused due to circulatory failure. This interview aims to unravel the details of his death and explore its implications on Mexican baseball.
Guest 1: Dr. Jose Rodriguez – A prominent physician specializing in internal medicine and gastroenterology, who closely followed Valenzuela’s career.
Guest 2: Hector Morales - A professional baseball analyst with extensive experience in Mexican baseball leagues.
Section 1: Cause of Death and Contributing Factors
Interviewer: Dr. Rodriguez, can you explain to our audience the cause of death for Fernando Valenzuela and the underlying medical conditions that led to it?
Dr. Rodriguez: Sure, according to the death certificate, the immediate cause of Fernando Valenzuela’s death was septic shock. Septic shock occurs when there is a dramatic drop in blood pressure, leading to organ failure. The medical examiner listed decompensated alcoholic cirrhosis and cirrhosis due to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis as the underlying causes. Cirrhosis, commonly associated with excessive alcohol consumption, can cause scarring of the liver and impair its function. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis is a condition where fat accumulates in the liver, leading to inflammation and damage. Additionally, probable Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rapidly progressive brain disorder, was also listed as a significant contributor to his death.
Interviewer: That is quite alarming to hear, Dr. Rodriguez. Do you think the public was aware of these conditions before the release of the death certificate?
Dr. Rodriguez: No, not really. Valenzuela suffered from alcoholism in the later stages of his life, but his health problems were generally
