Devastating Loss for Former MLB Star
Former Major League Baseball outfielder Gorkys Hernandez has confirmed the tragic death of his wife, Deisy Maria Tovar De Hernandez, who lost her life during the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela earlier this week. Hernandez shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram on Saturday, June 27, posting a photograph of his wife and a heartfelt tribute expressing his immense grief.
A Heartbreaking Tribute
In his emotional post, Hernandez described Deisy as "the queen of my life" and "the most beautiful, beautiful, precious, the best woman in the world." He thanked her for standing by him through difficult moments and prayed that she would continue to watch over him and their family. "You can now fly high with God," he wrote, asking her to "guide me to move forward and lift our family."
Details of the Tragic Incident
According to reports, Deisy was staying at the Hotel Eduards in Macuto when the twin earthquakes struck. She had traveled with Hernandez, who was scheduled to play for La Guaira Delfines in the Venezuelan baseball league. Local reports indicated that players rushed back to the hotel after the earthquakes in search of their loved ones, but Deisy could not be rescued in time.
Gorkys Hernandez's MLB Career
Hernandez played parts of six Major League Baseball seasons between 2012 and 2019. During his career, he featured for the San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Miami Marlins. The couple's date of marriage has not been publicly disclosed.
