It is with great sadness we announce that Guillermo “Willie” Hernández Villanueva professionally known as Willie Hernandez a Puerto Rican baseball relief pitcher in Major League Baseball passed away on November 20, 2023, six days after his 69th birthday. After Willie’s death, his cause of death is a topic of interest among fans. In this post, you will get all the information related to his death.
What is Willie Hernandez’s Cause of Death?
Willie sadly passed away at his home in Sebring, Florida. His cause of death is currently reported as unclear. But Willie Hernandez’s wife said that the pitcher had suffered from heart issues for a long time, and he died from those very same issues.
Funeral services are anticipated to be held in his home Puerto Rico. His remains was scheduled to be returned to Aguada where he was born in 1954. His premature and tragic demise has left the baseball world in mourning.
His primary team, the Detroit Tigers, formally acknowledged his passing. They tweeted, “Forever a champion. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and teammates of former Tigers reliever Guillermo “Willie” Hernández.”
Forever a champion.
Our thoughts are with the family, friends and teammates of former Tigers reliever Guillermo “Willie” Hernández. pic.twitter.com/ccsblKuTJp
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) November 21, 2023
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How Did Community Pay Tribute to Willie Hernandez?
Willie Hernandez’s death deeply affected his friends and family members. They shared tributes towards him on social media. One Twitter user tweeted, “R.I.P. Willie Hernandez. You will be missed.”
Just heard now. R.I.P. Willie Hernandez. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/TPHcmvWMgk
— Honest☘️Larry (@HonestLarry1) November 22, 2023
Another user said, “RIP Willie Hernandez”
RIP Willie Hernandez, he was 69 pic.twitter.com/DOWLpPMUXf
— DrunkPhilsFans (@DrunkPhilsFans) November 21, 2023
On the official account of MLB it was tweeted, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Willie Hernandez, who won the AL MVP Award and AL Cy Young Award during the 1984 World Series Championship season for the tigers.”
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Willie Hernandez, who won the AL MVP Award and AL Cy Young Award during the 1984 World Series Championship season for the @tigers.
The Puerto Rico native was 69 years old. pic.twitter.com/sg7ksBMQuL
— MLB (@MLB) November 21, 2023
Rick Kaempfer tweeted, “RIP. Willie Hernandez has passed away at the age of 69. One of the Cubs of my youth.”
RIP. Willie Hernandez has passed away at the age of 69. One of the Cubs of my youth. pic.twitter.com/CHh8THaOjx
— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) November 21, 2023
Calico Joe said, “RIP Willie Hernandez, Forever a Detroit Tigers great.”
RIP Willie Hernandez
Forever a Detroit Tigers great pic.twitter.com/3eQtPrdyyL
— Calico Joe (@CalicoJoeMLB) November 21, 2023
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