MLB player Pete Rose’s cause of death revealed

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Major League Baseball player Pete Rose died on Monday and his cause of death was revealed in a report released on Tuesday.

Pete Rose passed away in his Las Vegas home on Sept. 30, and his cause of death was determined as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with diabetes mellitus noted as a contributing factor, according to a statement from Clark County Coroner Melanie Rouse.

His manner of death was deemed natural, the Coroner’s Office said.

Rose had a 24-season career from 1963 to 1986, playing for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Montreal Expos. He was named the National League MVP in 1973 and earned World Series MVP honors in 1975.

The Cincinnati Reds expressed their condolences in a report on the MLB Network on Monday.

“Our hearts are deeply saddened by the news of Pete’s passing,” Bob Castellini, Reds Principal Owner and Managing Partner said. “He was one of the fiercest competitors the game has ever seen, and every team he played for was better because of him.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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