**Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela's Cause of Death Revealed**

Fernando Valenzuela, the iconic Dodgers pitcher and broadcasting figure, passed away last month at the age of 63. Recently obtained documents have confirmed that Valenzuela's cause of death was linked to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and devastating brain disorder. This condition can lead to severe mental deterioration, dementia, and involuntary muscle jerks, significantly impacting the affected individual's quality of life.

Following the news of his passing, Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued a heartfelt statement commemorating Valenzuela's illustrious career and lasting legacy. "Fernando Valenzuela was one of the most impactful players of his generation. With his distinctive pitching style, the Dodger left-hander’s rookie season generated so much excitement in the U.S. and his native Mexico that it became commonly referred to as 'Fernandomania,'" the statement detailed. Manfred highlighted Valenzuela's stellar 1981 season, during which he was named the National League Rookie of the Year, won the NL Cy Young Award, received a Silver Slugger, and became a World Series Champion—a feat seldom matched in baseball history.

Manfred also recognized Valenzuela’s vital role as a Dodgers broadcaster for over two decades, during which he introduced the sport to a new generation of fans. "Fernando helped to reach a new generation of fans and cultivate their love of the game. Fernando will always remain a beloved figure in Dodger history and a special source of pride for the millions of Latino fans he inspired," Manfred continued.

Valenzuela's contributions to baseball and his influence on both American and Latin American cultures cement his status as one of the sport's greats. His legacy will endure through the countless fans and players he inspired throughout his career.