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

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.

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

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

The cause of death for Los Angeles Dodgers legendary pitcher Fernando Valenzuela has been revealed weeks after his death at 63.

Fernando Valenzuela, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching ace who helped the team win the 1981 World Series, died of septic shock last month. That's according to his death certificate, which was acquired by TMZ on Tuesday.