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Former Cubs, Brewers pitcher Ruben Quevedo dies at 37

Venezuelan pitcher and former Cub and Brewer Ruben Quevedo died Tuesday at the age of 37.

According to globovision.com, the cause of death was a heart attack.

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The Aragua Tigers of the Liga Venezolana de Béisbol Profesional (LVBP) and the Brewers expressed their sympathy on Twitter.

La familia de Tigres de Aragua se une al duelo por el fallecimiento de Rubén Quevedo. Paz a su alma.

— Tigres de Aragua (@OficialTigres) June 8, 2016

Our condolences to friends & family of former #Brewers pitcher Ruben Quevedo (2001-03) on reports of his passing: https://t.