Jose Lima, former major league pitcher, died at the age of 37 in his home at Los Angeles. Dorca Astacio, wife of Jose Lima, said that Jose died of heart attack. She stated, “Jose was complaining while sleeping and I just thought he was having a nightmare. I called the paramedics, but they couldn’t help him.” He played for the Tigers, Royals, Mets and Dodgers.
Frank McCourt, owner of Dodgers, issued the following statement after Lima’s death, “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic loss of Jose Lima. Though he was taken from us way too soon, he truly lived his life to the fullest and his personality was simply unforgettable. He had the ability to light up a room and that’s exactly what he did every time I saw him. His memorable contributions to the Dodgers in 2004 and throughout baseball will always be remembered. Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to his family during this extremely difficult time.”
Lima played for the Dodgers for one season. However, he made the club as a non-roster invitee following Spring Training of 2004 and then went 13-5 during the regular season that lead the Dodgers to their first National League West Division Championship since 1995.
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