Pete Rose, the legendary baseball player known as the “Hit King,” was tragically found dead on Monday at his home in Las Vegas. His passing shocked the sports world, and now the cause of his death has been revealed by the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner in Nevada.
According to the coroner’s report, Rose passed away due to natural causes stemming from heart-related complications. The autopsy revealed that Rose suffered from Hypertensive and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, conditions that lead to the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to plaque buildup.
Additionally, Rose had been living with Diabetes Mellitus, a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels that can contribute to various health complications.
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease is a chronic condition that can severely impact blood flow, often leading to heart attacks or strokes. Diabetes, which affects the body’s ability to process sugar, further complicates cardiovascular health and is a common contributing factor to heart disease. Both conditions together likely played a significant role in Rose’s sudden death.
Despite his health struggles, Rose’s death came as a surprise to many. Just a day before his passing, Rose was in Nashville, Tennessee, attending a meet-and-greet event. According to his agent, Rose had been using a wheelchair due to back pain but had otherwise appeared in decent spirits. TMZ Sports reported that Rose had been feeling discomfort, yet no one anticipated the severity of his condition.
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The baseball icon was discovered unresponsive by a family member at the age of 83.
Pete Rose’s legacy in Major League Baseball is unparalleled. His career spanned from 1963 to 1986, during which he amassed a record-breaking 4,256 hits—an achievement that still stands as the most in MLB history. Rose was a fierce competitor and a key player for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Montreal Expos, and his list of accolades is as impressive as his stats.
Rose was named NL Rookie of the Year in 1963 and NL MVP in 1973. Over his illustrious career, he led the National League in batting average three times, on-base percentage twice, doubles five times, runs scored four times, and hits an astounding seven times. In addition to his individual achievements, Rose won two Gold Gloves and three World Series titles, earning World Series MVP honors in 1975.
Despite controversies later in his life, Pete Rose’s contributions to the game of baseball are indisputable, and his name remains synonymous with greatness in the sport.
His sudden passing leaves a void in the baseball community, but his legacy as one of the greatest to ever play the game will live on.
