MLB legend Pete Rose, also known as Charlie Hustle, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, at 83. The cause of his passing hasn’t been disclosed to the public, but he is more likely to have had a natural demise as no foul play has been detected yet.
Now that Pete is no longer alive, many remember the legend on social media as the one who always inspired and motivated cancer survivors, even though there are no reports of him suffering from such a chronic illness as Cancer.
On October 1, 2024, a Twitter user named Chris Mack shared his experience with Pete and wrote,
So sad Pete Rose is gone. Years ago I asked him if he’d call my Dad who had just been diagnosed with cancer. The two talked for 20 minutes. My Dad was in heaven that day. Rest Easy Hit King & thank you!!
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Likewise, another Twitter user, Jon Bunch, also tweeted, saying that when his father got cancer a second time, the now-late Pete inspired him with words of encouragement. The Tweet read,
When Dad’s cancer returned a second time, he was devastated. To bring him inspiration, I reached out to his heroes. Pete Rose answered the call. He spent 5 minutes on the phone offering Dad words of encouragement. It meant the world to Dad & me. Love you Charlie Hustle!
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Two years back, he also became a source of encouragement for a Red fan named Courtney Line, who was battling breast cancer. In the meantime, Courtney was at the stadium for Red’s game, and Pete surprised her with his royal entry.
Later, in the media interaction, the cancer survivor Courtney said that getting to see Pete meant the world to her, and when she was there the previous time, the legendary player had encouraged her with some wise words.
Well, Pete Rose appears to have always acknowledged a humanitarian purpose, which people generally overlook when they reach a certain height and earn a significant name and fame.
Pete Rose Passed Away, Leaving A Legacy Of Being One Of The Greatest Baseball Players Of All Time!
Beginning his professional playing career in the early 1960s, Pete Rose significantly contributed to the sports world well enough for the American baseball world to remember his legacy forever.
Pete’s initial inspiration for becoming an athlete was his parents, Harry Francis “Pete” Rose and LaVerne Bloebaum. They encouraged him to play sports, and he pursued baseball as his career.
He first played for the Cincinnati Reds for precisely one and a half decades, from 1963 to 1978. During his tenure, his team, Cincinnati, even earned recognition as one of the greatest teams in MLB history with the nickname ‘the Big Red Machine.’
After that, Pete played for the Phillies from 1979 to 1983 and the Expos in 1984 before returning to the Reds as a player and manager.
Throughout his MLB career, he set several records, including 4,256 career hits, 3,215 singles, and 3,562 career games played, and earned several honors, such as 17-time All-Star, three-time World Series Champion, NL Rookie of the Year, and many more.
Legendary Pete Rose is Survived By His Children And Other Family Members
According to Entertainment Online, Pete Rose is survived by his children, Fawn and Pete Rose Jr., from his first marriage to Karolyn Englehardt, and Tyler and Cara, whom he had with his ex-partner Carol J. Woliung.
No additional family members have come forward, as they have chosen to maintain their privacy during this difficult time.
So far, the only individual close to Pete who has spoken publicly is his agent, Ryan Fiterman. In an interview with TMZ, Fiterman confirmed Rose’s sudden passing and requested privacy for the family.
Rose’s body is currently at The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination, and more details are expected soon.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Pete Rose was born ‘Peter Edward Rose Sr.‘ on April 14, 1941, in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was one of four children of his parents.
- According to TMZ reports, Pete attended a Fiterman Sports Group meet-and-greet in Nashville just a day before his death.
- He was in a wheelchair because his back was aching, but he appeared in good spirits.
