Former Pirates outfielder Starling Marte said that his wife, Noelia Marte, died of a heart attack.
On Instagram, Starling Marte wrote” Today I go through the great pain of making public the unfortunate death of my wife Noelia, due to a heart attack. It is a moment of indescribable pain. On behalf of my family, I am grateful for the expressions of esteem and solidarity in this difficult time.”
According to MLB Insider Jon Heyman, Noelia Marte was in the hospital awaiting surgery for a broken ankle when she died.
The Pirates also took to social media to extend their condolences to Starling Marte and his family:
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