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.

The underlying cause of death is disclosed almost a month after the beloved Dodgers pitcher was pronounced dead from a mysterious illness.

Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died of septic shock, according to his death certificate.  Valenzuela passed away last month at 63, an

Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela's cause of death was septic shock, according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ.

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.