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 underlying cause of death is disclosed almost a month after the beloved Dodgers pitcher was pronounced dead from a mysterious illness.

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

The cause of death for Los Angeles Dodgers great Fernando Valenzuela was revealed on Tuesday. His death certificate said he died of septic shock.