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Garret Anderson, Former Angels Star and World Series Champion, Dies at 53 After Medical Emergency
TL;DR
Garret Anderson, former Los Angeles Angels star and World Series champion, has died at 53 following a medical emergency. The Angels organization praised his professionalism and loyalty.
Key points
- Garret Anderson died at age 53
- He was a former Los Angeles Angels star
- His death followed an unknown medical emergency
- The Angels praised his professionalism and loyalty
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Garret Anderson
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Garret Anderson on July 5, 2008
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NEED TO KNOW
- Former Los Angeles Angels star Garret Anderson died at age 53, the team announced on Friday, April 17
- Anderson died after an unknown medical emergency, according to TMZ
- He is remembered for his "professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond" by the Angels organization
Former MLB star Garret Anderson has died.
The Los Angeles Angels and MLB announced that the World Series champion died "suddenly at the age of 53" in a statement on Friday, April 17.
"The Angels organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” Angels owner Arte Moreno said on Friday, calling Anderson "a cornerstone of our organization throughout his 15 seasons."
Garret Anderson on July 11, 2021 in Denver, Colorado
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Moreno continued, "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."
Q&A
What caused Garret Anderson's death?
Garret Anderson died after an unknown medical emergency.
How old was Garret Anderson when he passed away?
Garret Anderson was 53 years old at the time of his death.
What did the Angels organization say about Garret Anderson?
The Angels organization remembered him for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond.
