Pete Rose’s Death: What We Know About His Final Days

Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose was found dead at his home in Clark County, Nevada, on Monday, officials said.

Pete Rose Biography

The local coroner’s office hasn’t shared details yet, and a county spokesperson confirmed his death but didn’t give more information, including the cause. ABC News reported that a family member found Rose, and there were no signs of foul play, according to the county medical examiner.

Rose, 83, wasn’t under a doctor’s care when he passed away. Authorities are still investigating the cause of his death, and his home is being examined.

Even though there were no signs that Pete Rose was seriously sick when he passed away, he mentioned in 2018 during his divorce that he was in “poor health and disabled.” His lawyers also revealed that he had trouble walking, was on blood thinners, and had three heart surgeries over five years.

“According to court documents, Pete Rose’s health is getting worse. Despite this, he stayed active and kept traveling across the country, often attending sports memorabilia events. On Monday, a Facebook post from a sports show in Tennessee shared a picture of Rose from Sunday. He was sitting in a wheelchair, surrounded by his old teammates from the Cincinnati Big Red Machine days.”

Remembering Pete Rose

He passed away the following day. The post said, “It’s amazing they all got to see each other one last time.”

Back in April, Rose had to cancel an appearance at a charity event hosted by former UC basketball coach Bob Huggins in West Virginia because of health issues, according to a Facebook post from the event. The post added, “We’re sending Pete our best wishes for a quick and full recovery.”

The Cincinnati Reds confirmed Pete Rose’s death late Monday. Reds’ owner Bob Castellini expressed sadness, saying, “Pete was one of the toughest competitors in baseball. Every team he played for was better because of him. He was a true Red, and no one loved the game or Pete more than Reds fans.”

Though Rose started his career in Cincinnati, where he won two World Series titles, he had been living in Nevada, near Las Vegas. He owned a bar there (now closed) and often made public appearances, signing baseball memorabilia.

Pete Rose HBO documentary

He was recently featured in an HBO documentary about his life, both in and out of baseball, including his ban for betting on the game. In a June interview with The Enquirer, Rose looked back on his life, the impact of his gambling, and thoughts about his own mortality.

“What, are they waiting for me to die?” Pete Rose asked about his chances of getting into the Hall of Fame. “Wouldn’t it be terrible if I died next week and they reinstated me the year after?”

In his last post on social media on September 21, Rose was thinking about his legacy. He shared a message about his grandson, a baseball player at La Salle High School, who had been featured in a Philadelphia newspaper. “Couldn’t be more proud of my grandson,” Rose wrote. “Keep hustling with La Salle baseball. The #Rose legacy lives on.”

Conclusion

Pete Rose reflected on his legacy in his final days, expressing frustration about the Hall of Fame. His last social media post showed pride in his grandson, continuing the family baseball tradition. Rose’s impact on the sport remains strong through his family.

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