Oct 02, V7N - Former Major League Baseball star Pete Rose passed away at his home in Las Vegas on Monday at the age of 83 due to natural causes, according to the Clark County coroner's office. Coroner Melanie Rouse stated that the cause of death was "hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease" with diabetes mellitus as a contributing factor.

Rose, who holds the record for the most hits in baseball history with 4,256, was a central figure in the Cincinnati Reds' "Big Red Machine," which won back-to-back World Series titles in 1975 and 1976. He also won a third championship with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1980.

Despite his on-field achievements, Rose's legacy was tainted by a betting scandal that led to his permanent ban from baseball in 1989 by Commissioner Bart Giamatti. The investigation found Rose had gambled on games while managing the Reds, a violation of the sport's strict rules. Though Rose initially denied the allegations, he admitted in 2004 that he had bet on games, though he maintained he never wagered against his own team.

Over the years, Rose made several attempts to be reinstated and eligible for the Hall of Fame, but his efforts were unsuccessful.

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