Los Angeles Angels Baseball Pitcher Tyler Skaggs Dead At 27
Rest in peace, Tyler Skaggs.
Update: Tyler Skaggs' autopsy revealed his cause of death was from choking on his own vomit after taking opiods (fentanyl and oxycodone), according to a toxicology report from the Tarrant County medical examiner's office.
He was a Major League Baseball pitcher whose short career was second-to-none. So, it made sense that his sudden death at the age of 27 came as a shock to sports fans all over the world. How did Tyler Skaggs die?
Here's what we know about this unfortunate tragedy.
1. He was only 27 years old.
ESPN was one of the first outlets to break the news about Tyler Skaggs's sudden passing, and they noted that he was only 27 years old when he was found dead on Monday, July 1, 2019. His death resulted in the Los Angeles Angels postponing their scheduled game against the Texas Rangers.
"It is with great sorrow that we report Tyler Skaggs passed away earlier today in Texas. Tyler has, and always will be, an important part of the Angels Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family during this devastating time," said the Angels, in a statement provided to the outlet.
2. Tyler Skaggs was found dead in a North Texas hotel.
According to a report released by CBS Dallas-Fort Worth, Tyler Skaggs was in a Northern Texas hotel, having just arrived with his team to play against the Texas Rangers, when his body was found. However, the police in the area don't suspect foul play was involved in his passing.
"Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead at a North Texas hotel Monday while in town for a series against the Texas Rangers. Police in Southlake, about 25 miles northwest of Dallas, said officers found the 27-year-old pitcher unresponsive at the Hilton hotel at 1400 Plaza Place and he was pronounced dead at the scene. No foul play is suspected," reported the outlet.