“We take comfort that he is at peace” - Orlando Cepeda's ex-wife Nydia shares official statement after the death of legendary Giants star

MLB Hall of Famer and San Francisco Giants legend Orlando Cepeda died at the age of 86 on Friday, the club announced. The league is mourning the loss of one of their all-time greats.

The 11x All-Star's ex-wife, Nydia Fernandez, issued an official statement following the news of the HOFer's demise.

“Our beloved Orlando passed away peacefully at home this evening, listening to his favorite music and surrounded by his loved ones. We take comfort that he is at peace,” Nydia said via MLB.com.

The reason for the death of the 1967 NL MVP is not known for now.

SF Giants' President issues official statement after death of club legend Orlando Cepeda

San Francisco Giants President and CEO Larry Baer issued an official statement following the death of MLB HOFer Orlando Cepeda. In his statement, Johnson shared his deepest condolences to the Cepeda family and the legend's loved ones for their loss.

“This is truly a sad day for the San Francisco Giants. For all of Orlando’s extraordinary baseball accomplishments, it was his generosity, kindness and joy that defined him," Baer said via MLB.com.

"No one loved the game more. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Nydia, his five children, Orlando, Jr., Malcolm, Ali, Carl and Hector, his nine grandchildren, his one great granddaughter as well as his extended family and friends.”

Orlando, also known as 'the Baby Bull', debuted in April 1958 as part of the first Giants club on the West Coast and was named the NL Rookie of the Year. He played eight seasons for the Giants and etched his name in the club's history as one of their best first basemen of all time.

He had a batting average of .297, along with 2,351 hits and 379 home runs, while he batted in 1,365 runs.

Apart from the Giants, in his 16-year MLB career, the Baby Bull also played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, Oakland Athletics, and Boston Red Sox. He retired at the age of 37 in 1974 and last played for the Kansas City Royals.

In his overall MLB career, Cepeda helped the Cards win the World Series in 1967 and was named the NL MVP that same year.

In 1999, the legendary first baseman's contribution paved his way into the MLB Hall of Fame. The Giants retired his jersey number '30,' in honor of his contribution to the club.