Noelia Marte, the wife of former Pirates player Starling Marte, has died.
Starling shared the news through social media Monday, saying Noelia had a heart attack.
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
Starling Marte’s wife died unexpectedly today. She broke her ankle and was in the hospital and said to be awaiting surgery when she passed. Best wishes to Starling, who just announced the death.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) May 19, 2020
Mi hermano. I am so sorry. I am praying for you and your familia. ?
— andrew mccutchen (@TheCUTCH22) May 19, 2020
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. https://t.co/0JJd8kBEoe
— Pirates (@Pirates) May 19, 2020
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. https://t.co/t7Hbx4UTAX
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) May 19, 2020
