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Angels great Garret Anderson dead at 53
TL;DR
Garret Anderson, the former Los Angeles Angels outfielder, has died at the age of 53. The team confirmed his passing on Thursday morning, but the cause of death remains undisclosed.
Key points
- Garret Anderson died at age 53
- He was a longtime outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels
- The Angels confirmed his passing on Thursday
- The cause of death has not been disclosed
Garret AndersonLos Angeles Angels
ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 20: Former Angel Garret Anderson waves to the crowd during his Angels Hall of Fame induction ceremony at Angel Stadium on Saturday. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
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Longtime Los Angeles Angels outfielder Garret Anderson died Thursday morning, the team announced. He was 53 years old.
A cause of death has not been announced.
“The Angels organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” said Angels owner Arte Moreno in a statement. “Garret was a cornerstone of our organization throughout his 15 seasons and his stoic presence in the outfield and our clubhouse elevated the Angels into an era of continued success, highlighted by the 2002 World Series championship.
"Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond. His admiration and respect for the game was immeasurable. We extend our deepest condolences to Garret’s wife Teresa, daughters Brianne and Bailey, son Garret ‘Trey’ Anderson III, and his entire family.”
Anderson played 15 of his 17 MLB seasons with the Angels. He made his debut with the club in 1994 and was a three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger Award winner and a part of their 2002 squad that won the World Series.
This story will be updated.
Q&A
What was Garret Anderson's age at the time of his death?
Garret Anderson was 53 years old when he passed away.
What team did Garret Anderson play for during his career?
Garret Anderson played for the Los Angeles Angels during his Major League Baseball career.
Has the cause of Garret Anderson's death been revealed?
No, the cause of Garret Anderson's death has not been announced.
