Obituaries
Former Pirate Starling Marte's Wife Dies Suddenly
Marte announced his wife's death via social media.
PITTSBURGH, PA —Arizona Diamondbacks and former Pirates outfielder Starling Marte's wife died suddenly. Marte announced on social media the death of is wife, Noelia, from a heart attack.
The Pirates said in a statement: “The entire Pirates family extend our deepest condolences to Starling Marte and family during this terrible time. Our hearts are truly saddened by this news.”
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Noelia Marte,” the Diamondbacks said in a statement. “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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Marte spent eight seasons with the Pirates before being traded to the Diamondbacks in January in exchange for two minor league players.
Hoy paso por el gran dolor de informar el lamentable fallecimiento de mi esposa Noelia, a causa de un infarto. Es un momento de mucha tristeza. I go through the pain of making public the unfortunate death of my wife Noelia, due to a heart attack. It is a moment of great sorrow. pic.twitter.com/UEP4k8dLBW
— Starling Marte (@Starlingmart) May 19, 2020
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