Fernando Valenzuela, the beloved Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who helped the team win the 1981 World Series, died of septic shock last month, according to his death certificate.

Septic shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when organs malfunction, leading to dangerously low blood pressure.

The cause of death for Los Angeles Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela was revealed on Tuesday. His death certificate said he died of septic shock.

The player's death certificate lists decompensated alcoholic cirrhosis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis cirrhosis as underlying causes for the condition

The cause of death for Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela has been revealed, shedding light on the health challenges he faced.

The cause of death has been released for Los Angeles Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela. TMZ was the first to report that the all-star pitcher died of septic shock. The gossip site obtained Valenzuela’s death certificate.