Reportedly, Former major leaguer Julio Lugo died at the age of 45 on November 15, 2021. He allegedly suffered a heart attack.
Julio Lugo was a baseball player.
The Dominican Republic native played in Major League Baseball for several teams including Houston Astros, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, Baltimore Orioles, and Atlanta Braves.
In addition, Lugo played 12 big league seasons from 2000 through 2011. He spent three seasons in Boston prior to signing in with St. Louis Cardinals in 2009.
Further, he won a World Series with the Red Sox in his first season in Boston. Sadly, a former Red Sox Shortstop passed away at the age of 45 on November 15, 2020.
Julio Lugo Death Cause
A former Leaguer Julio Lugo reportedly died due to an apparent heart attack.
The news of his death was confirmed by his sister Rina Lugo. He passed away on November 15, 2021, just a day before his 46th birthday. According to the article posted on ESPN, he died when he was leaving the gym.
Further, the player was immediately transferred to the Real Medical Center in Santo Domingo, but upon arrival, there was nothing more to do to preserve his life.
Who Is His Wife Surki Lugo?
Surki Lugo is Julio Lugo’s beloved wife.
Lugo and his wife Surki shared one son and two daughters. He also had an older son with his former spouse. There is no further information regarding their relationship history and their children on the internet as of now.
Reportedly, on April 30, 2003, Lugo was arrested for allegedly hitting his wife. He was formally charged with misdemeanor assault and later acquitted after his wife testified he did not mean to hurt her.
On the contrary, judging from his Instagram account, the couple seems to share a tight-knit bond. Julio often posted pictures with his family on his social media account.