Jeremy Giambi's Tragic Death: What Caused Ex-MLB Player's Untimely Passing?

Jeremy Giambi, a former MLB player, has died. He was 47.

Giambi's agent, Joel Wolfe, delivered the heartbreaking news to the media on Wednesday, confirming that the athlete passed away while staying at his parents' home in Southern California.

Wolfe did not disclose Jeremy Giambi's exact cause of death. However, Daily Mail cited a website that reported he died from suicide. Law enforcement sources added that they received an emergency call on Wednesday about a medical assistance request.

The Los Angeles County coroner's office is currently processing his autopsy, and the results are yet to be released. It also remains unknown what led him to claim his own life.

Following the announcement, Giambi's former team, the Oakland Athletics, paid tribute to the former athlete and shared a photo of him.

"We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of a member of our Green and Gold family, Jeremy Giambi. We offer our condolences to Jeanne, Jason, and his family and friends," the team wrote.

Titans Baseball also sent a message of condolence to the bereaved family, saying, "The entire Titans family is saddened to hear the news of Jeremy Giambi's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Giambi family."

Alex Rodriguez also remembered him, writing, Bob Odenkirk Already Lost Pulse Following' Small Heart Attack' on 'Better Call Saul' Set "Heartbroken to hear the news about Jeremy Giambi's passing. He was the ultimate competitor on the diamond. Just 47, gone way too soon. My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP."

Jeremy Giambi's Legacy Revisited

Before his death, Giambi famously played six MLB seasons from 1998 to 2003. He served as an outfielder and first baseman for several teams, including Kansas City Royals, Philadelphia Phillies, and Boston Red Sox.

He also got the chance to play with his brother, Jason Giambi, during the 2000 and 2001 seasons with the A's.

Among the teams, A's gave him the most attention as he successfully brought home .272/.374/.445 with 30 home runs and 124 RBIs within over two seasons.

In one of his past interviews, he told Kansas City Star that he used steroids throughout his career.

"It's something I did. I apologize. I made a mistake. I moved on. I kind of want it in the past," he said.

He also made noises alongside his brother Jason and Marvin Benard in the obstruction case against Barry Bonds in 2011. At that time, Bonds faced allegations that he used performance-enhancing drugs. All of them admitted that they purchased PEDs from Bonds' trainer, Greg Anderson.