From José Fernández to Roberto Clemente, 10 star athletes who died way too soon
 

From José Fernández to Roberto Clemente, 10 star athletes who died way too soon
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The sports world reacted with shock and horror Sunday morning when news broke that Miami Marlins pitcher José Fernández — one of baseball's most dominant pitchers and ebullient personalities — died in a boating accident.

Sadly, Fernández joins a too-long list of professional athletes who have died while at or near the height of their powers and popularity.*

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Here's a look back at 10 athletes we lost too soon, including Sunday's most recent addition to the roll call.*

10. Roberto Clemente, 1972

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Clemente in 1957.

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