Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died of septic shock, according to his death certificate obtained by TMZ Sports on Tuesday (November 12). Valenzuela, 63, was also reported to have dealt with decompensated alcohol cirrhosis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis as underlying causes of death.

The celebratory events are being held on the 64th anniversary of the birth of legendary Dodger pitcher Valenzeula, who died Oct. 22.

Before Game 1 of the World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers said a long farewell to Fernando Valenzuela. The franchise legend, whose number was retired by the team in 2023, died at age 63 four days before the World Series began,