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www.foxsports.comI don’t have live access to the latest feeds right now, but here’s what’s most widely reported about Fernando Valenzuela in the last couple of years:
- Fernando Valenzuela, iconic Dodgers pitcher and the face of “Fernandomania,” passed away in October 2024 at the age of 63. The Dodgers and MLB communities publicly mourned his loss, and many tributes highlighted his impact on the game and on Latino fans [Guardian article and MLB obituary coverage].
- He had stepped away from broadcasting duties in 2024 to focus on health, and reports at that time indicated he remained a beloved figure in Dodger Stadium lore and in Mexican baseball communities. His absence from the booth was noted as a significant moment for Dodger broadcasts and fan culture [Guardian piece; MLB coverage].
- Later reporting clarified the cause of his death as part of posthumous bios and fan-focused retrospectives, with many outlets summarizing his 1980–81 MVP-season impact and his role as a cultural ambassador for baseball across the U.S.-Mexico border [MLB.com obituary; LAT Sports coverage].
If you’d like, I can pull a concise, up-to-date round-up from reliable outlets and provide direct citations for each item. I can also create a quick, shareable digest (key dates, career highlights, and legacy quotes) if that would help.