00:00One of the greatest Los Angeles Angels legends is gone, at just 53 years old.
00:07Garrett Anderson, the quiet killer who helped bring the Angels their only World Series title, has died.
00:14And today, the heartbreaking cause of death has been revealed.
00:18Stick around, this one hits hard.
00:21Garrett Anderson wasn't flashy, but man, was he deadly with a bat.
00:26Drafted by the Angels straight out of high school, he spent 15 incredible seasons in Anaheim.
00:32He became the franchise's all-time hits leader with over 2,500 career hits, smashed 287 home runs, and drove
00:41in more than 1,300 RBIs.
00:44Three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger, and in 2002, he was a key part of that magical World
00:52Series run,
00:53the only championship in Angels history.
00:57Fans loved his calm, professional vibe.
01:01He just showed up every single day and got the job done.
01:05But yesterday, the baseball world was stunned when the Angels announced Garrett had passed away suddenly, at age 53.
01:14According to his wife, Teresa, Garrett Anderson died of a heart attack.
01:19He suffered a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, California.
01:24Paramedics rushed to the scene, but he couldn't be saved.
01:28Just like that.
01:29A legend gone way too soon.
01:33The Angels say they'll honor him with a patch on their jerseys this season.
01:37Owner Arde Moreno called him one of the franchise's most beloved icons.
01:43Professional, classy, and loyal to the very end.
01:48At only 53, married, a father of three, it's a painful reminder that life can change in a heartbeat.
01:59What do you think about Garrett Anderson's incredible career and tragic passing?
02:05Drop your favorite Garrett Anderson memory in the comments, right now.
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