Rose’s agent, Ryan Fiterman, confirmed the news to TMZ but said the family “is asking for privacy at this time.”
No cause of death was officially announced.
Rose, who played in the major leagues from 1963 to 1986, primarily for the Cincinnati Reds during their Big Red Machine era, was banned for betting on the sport. He still holds records for hits, 4,256, and games played (3,562).
Due to an uncle’s connections, the Cincinnati native was drafted by the Reds despite barely being scouted.
He took advantage of the opportunity and became the National League Rookie of the Year in 1963. according to Cincinnati.com.
He earned the nickname “Charlie Hustle” for the way he ran to first base even when it appeared to be a routine out.
During his more than two decades in the sport, Rose was named an All-Star 17 times and was also named National League Most Valuable Player in 1973.
Although Rose played more than 500 games at five different positions, he still won two Gold Gloves in addition to three batting titles.
In 1978, he tied a nearly 100-year-old National League record when he had one hit in 44 games.
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