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Garret Anderson, the World Series champion, died at 53 from acute necrotizing pancreatitis. Initially, his wife suspected a heart attack when his death was announced on April 17.
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Garret Anderson in 2008
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Garret Anderson's cause of death has been revealed.
The World Series champion died of an acute necrotizing pancreatitis, the Orange County Coroner's Office said on Tuesday, April 21, according to USA Today and the California Post. He was 53.
The Los Angeles Angels and MLB announced that Anderson died "suddenly" in a statement on 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, calling Anderson "a cornerstone of our organization throughout his 15 seasons."
Garret Anderson died from acute necrotizing pancreatitis.
Garret Anderson was 53 years old at the time of his death.
Garret Anderson played 15 seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

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Garret Anderson at the 2021 MLB Draft
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The details of Anderson's medical emergency were not made known at the time, but a report from TMZ April 17 said officials responded to a call of an unconscious male at Anderson's home in Newport Beach, Calif.
ESPN reported that Anderson's wife believed he had suffered a heart attack at the time.
Anderson was remembered by the Angels for "his stoic presence in the outfield and our clubhouse" and said "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," the Angels' statement concluded.
Anderson was drafted in 1990 and played 15 seasons with the Angels before brief stints with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2002, 2003, and 2005, he was selected as an MLB All-Star.
He was inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame in 2016, where he spoke about being "a good teammate" in his speech.
"Being a good teammate goes a long way with a lot of people. If you go out and respect your teammates and pull for ‘em and give ‘em tough love when you have to, it goes a long way," he said.
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