The former Cincinnati Reds batter's passing was confirmed on Monday (30.09.24) by Stephanie Wheatley, a spokesperson for Clark County in Nevada, on behalf of the medical examiner.

Rose won the World Series three times during his playing career and held the Major League Baseball (MLB) record for the most career hits, 4,256, during his 24-year period as a player.

He claimed the World Series with the Reds in 1975 and 1976 before triumphing again with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980.

'Charlie Hustle' was also selected for the All-Star Game 17 times in 21 seasons in an unprecedented five different positions across both the infield and outfield.

Rose then went on to coach the Reds until he was given a lifetime ban from the sport for betting on games in which he had been involved in both playing and managerial capacities.

This meant that he was permanently ineligible for selection in the MLB's Hall of Fame although he insisted in his 2004 autobiography that he had never bet against the Reds.

Following his ban from baseball, Rose took part in professional wrestling and appeared at WWE's Wrestlemania between 1998 and 2000 - being inducted into the organisation's Hall of Fame four years later.

MLB said in a statement: "Major League Baseball extends its deepest condolences to Pete Rose's family, his friends across the game, and the fans of his hometown of Cincinnati, Philadelphia and beyond who admired his greatness, grit and determination on the field of play. May he rest in peace."

The Reds' principal owner and managing partner Bob Castellini said: "Our hearts are deeply saddened by the news of Pete’s passing.

"He was one of the fiercest competitors the game has ever seen, and every team he played for was better because of him.

"Pete was a Red through and through. No one loved the game more than Pete and no one loved Pete more than Reds Country. We must never forget what he accomplished."