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Baseball legend Pete Rose has died at the age of 83
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Baseball legend Pete Rose has died at the age of 83

Major League Baseball legend Pete Rose has died at age 83, the coroner in Clark County, Nevada, confirmed to ABC News on Monday.

Although there are not yet many details about the manner of his death, Rose was found by a family member, law enforcement told ABC News.

The coroner told ABC News that Rose was not under medical care at the time of his death and the crime scene is currently being examined.

The coroner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds watches from the field during batting practice during a Major League Baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium circa 1985 in Pittsburgh.

George Gojkovich/Getty Images

Rose brought an expert attitude to the American pastime and won countless fans for his on-field efforts. At the end of his 24-year career, including 19 years with the Cincinnati Reds, he held the record for most career hits, games played, plate appearances and at-bats. He was also a 16-time All-Star, 1973 NL MVP and 1963 Rookie of the Year.

He also won three World Series – two with Cincinnati’s “Big Red Machine” clubs in 1975 and 1976 and a third with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980.

But Rose will always be remembered for being banned from the MLB for life in 1989 for playing games as manager of the Reds.

ABC News’ Alex Stone contributed to this report.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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