Ex-American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman Jeremy Giambi dies. He died on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, aged 47.

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What happened to Jeremy Giambi?

His agent, Joel Wolfe, confirmed the news in a press statement, saying Gambi passed away at his parents’ home in Southern California.

Gambi, who is the brother of New York Yankees star Jason Giambi, played in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, and Boston Red Sox, from 1998 through 2003.

His successful career and impressive baseball records and stats were nearly marred by his involvement in drugs.

In the early 2000s, he had issues with the law after he was arrested on drug charges. He was later released.

What were Jeremy Giambi’s drug charges?

Giambi was captured at a checkpoint at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas with marijuana on December 10, 2001.

He was cited for misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and later freed.

The Kansas City Star reported on March 13, 2005, that Giambi had admitted to having used anabolic steroids.

His brother Jason has also admitted to using steroids according to grand jury testimony that has been leaked to the press.

Then, on December 13, 2007, Gambi was listed in the Mitchell Report on steroid usage in baseball.

Jeremy Giambi health: Who disease did he have?

Even though he allegedly used drugs, he was not known to have any disease or disability. He was very healthy and strong at the time of his death.

Jeremy Giambi cause of death: How did he die?

According to TMZ, law enforcement believes Jeremy Giambi died by suicide.

Reports say an emergency call was received by officials at 11:40 AM Wednesday morning requesting medical assistance at the Giambi household.

When they arrived, first responders found Jeremy deceased.

His family is yet to confirm his cause of death.