The MLB community had a somber tone earlier in the week after it was announced that former player, Jeremy Giambi, had passed away.
He was just 47 years old.
We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a member of our Green and Gold family, Jeremy Giambi. We offer our condolences to Jeanne, Jason, and his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/sBSEyRb2z4
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) February 9, 2022
On Thursday, TMZ reported that Jeremy Giambi’s cause of death was an apparent suicide, dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
“As we previously reported, sources told us it was evident the former 7 year Major League Baseball vet took his own life earlier this week at his parents home in the Los Angeles area.
We’re told a family member found Jeremy around 11:40 AM on Wednesday … and immediately dialed 911. Rescuers responded, but sadly, there was nothing they could do to help Giambi.”
Jeremy Giambi jumped around the MLB from 1998-2003. His best year came in 2022, when he hit 20 home runs as a member of the A’s and Phillies.
Shortly after the death was announced, the Athletics released a statement on the matter.
We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a member of our Green and Gold family, Jeremy Giambi. We offer our condolences to Jeanne, Jason, and his family and friends,” the statement read.
RIP to Jeremy Giambi
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