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Angels’ Hall of Famer Garret Anderson Dies from Pancreatitis.

4/23/2026

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Garret Anderson Dies

Los Angeles Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson died at age 53 in Newport Beach after acute necrotizing pancreatitis.
Acute necrotizing pancreatitis is most often caused by gallstone disease, with alcohol as the second leading factor.
The Angels will wear a memorial “GA” patch for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Owner Arte Moreno said Anderson was a cornerstone of the organization.

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Garret Anderson Passes

The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office ruled Anderson’s death natural, caused by acute necrotizing pancreatitis.
Emergency services arrived at Anderson’s Newport Beach home at 1:17 p.m. on April 16 after a call reported an unconscious male.
The Los Angeles Angels announced his passing on Friday, later confirming the pancreatic cause and promising a season-long memorial jersey patch.

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Anderson Dies

Garret Anderson died, leaving his wife Teresa, daughters Brianne and Bailey, and son Garret “Trey” Anderson III.
He was born and raised in Los Angeles before being selected by the Angels in the 1990 draft.
He earned Silver Slugger Awards in 2002 and 2003 for offensive excellence.
After his long Angels tenure, Anderson played briefly for Braves and Dodgers, prompting Mike Trout to say he meant a lot to the organization.

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Garret Anderson Dies

Los Angeles Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson died at age 53 in Newport Beach after acute necrotizing pancreatitis.
Acute necrotizing pancreatitis is most often caused by gallstone disease, with alcohol as the second leading factor.
The Angels will wear a memorial “GA” patch for the remainder of the 2026 season.
Owner Arte Moreno said Anderson was a cornerstone of the organization.

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