Dodgers Mourn Sudden Death of Former Player Terrance Gore

Justin Turner and the organization express condolences after the 34-year-old outfielder passed away following a routine surgery.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The baseball community was saddened by the sudden passing of Terrance Gore, a former outfielder who played for the Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets over an eight-year MLB career. Gore's wife Britney shared that he died unexpectedly after what was expected to be a routine surgical procedure. The Dodgers, where Gore spent the 2020 season, issued a statement mourning his loss and expressing condolences to his family.

Why it matters

Gore was known for his speed and baserunning skills, successfully stealing 43 bases in 52 career attempts. He was part of the Dodgers' 2020 World Series championship team, though he did not appear in any postseason games. His sudden death at just 34 years old has shocked the baseball world.

The details

Gore played in parts of eight MLB seasons after being drafted by the Royals in 2011. He made his MLB debut with the Royals in 2014 and also spent parts of the 2015-17 and 2019 seasons with the team. Gore also had stints with the Cubs in 2018, the Dodgers in 2020, and the Mets in 2022.

  • Gore passed away on February 7, 2026.

The players

Terrance Gore

A former outfielder who played in the MLB for eight seasons with the Kansas City Royals, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and New York Mets.

Britney Gore

Terrance Gore's wife.

Justin Turner

A third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers who was teammates with Terrance Gore in 2020.

Kansas City Royals

The MLB team that drafted Terrance Gore in 2011 and where he spent the majority of his career.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The MLB team that Terrance Gore played for in 2020, when they won the World Series.

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What they’re saying

“Heart broken for TG and his family. Rest easy champ.”

— Justin Turner (Twitter)

The takeaway

Terrance Gore's sudden passing at just 34 years old has left the baseball community in shock. As a speedy outfielder known for his baserunning skills, Gore made an impact during his eight-year MLB career, including as a member of the Dodgers' 2020 World Series championship team. His untimely death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from his former teammates and organizations.