D-backs OF Starling Marte’s wife, Noelia, dies due to heart attack
May 18, 2020, 6:40 PM | Updated: 6:41 pm
(Twitter photo/@starlingmart)
(Twitter photo/@starlingmart)
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Starling Marte’s wife Noelia passed away due to a heart attack, Marte announced on social media Monday.
“I go through the pain of making public the unfortunate death of my wife Noelia, due to a heart attack,” Marte posted. “It is a moment of great sorrow.”
The Diamondbacks released a statement on the news.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Noelia Marte. Starling and his family are part of the D-backs’ family and we will do all we can to support him and their children during this incredibly difficult time.
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Per MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, Noelia had broken her ankle and was awaiting surgery when she had the heart attack.
Marte was acquired by the D-backs in late January from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 31-year-old hit .295 with 23 home runs and a career-high 82 RBIs last season.
