The legendary Dodgers baseball player, Fernando Valenzuela, passed away at the age of 63 after suffering health complications that ultimately led to his death. While the family has kept information about Valenzuela's illness private, there is speculation that he may have faced liver problems. Such complications arise due to liver malfunction, a vital organ for the human body.
The National Institutes of Health indicate that the liver performs various fundamental functions, such as transforming food into essential nutrients, storing nutrients, metabolizing medications, eliminating waste from the blood, producing enzymes and bile, among others. Symptoms of liver diseases include yellowing of the skin and eyes, abdominal pain, swelling, inflammation in the legs and ankles, dark urine, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting.
Liver diseases can originate from various causes such as infections, autoimmune issues, alcohol consumption, obesity, type 2 diabetes, among others. If not properly treated, a liver disease can progress to liver failure, with potentially fatal consequences. Although no further details have been revealed about the condition that led Valenzuela to the hospital, it is presumed that the liver complications were related to his death.
After being hospitalized for a period, it was reported that Valenzuela died due to alleged liver complications that triggered multi-organ failure. Before his passing, it had been reported that his health status was critical, and the Los Angeles Dodgers had announced his temporary retirement from the broadcasts in which he participated as a sports commentator.
Various personalities from sports and politics have expressed their condolences for Fernando Valenzuela's passing. Major League Baseball plans to honor 'El Toro' Valenzuela at the start of the 2024 World Series in recognition of his legacy. Valenzuela, known for his achievements with the Los Angeles Dodgers and his subsequent career as a commentator, left an indelible mark on the world of baseball.
