When nightlife turns into a nightmare, its echoes are felt far beyond the dance floor. What was supposed to be an ordinary evening at one of the Dominican Republic’s most popular clubs ended in chaos and confusion, leaving fans stunned and families shattered. Among the names suddenly caught in a swirl of grief and speculation was former MLB star David Ortiz.
This news hits deep and has hurt a lot of fans. Molusco just delivered tragic news about a beloved family member of Nelson Cruz. He posted, “Nelsy Milagro Cruz Martínez, governor of Montecristi province and sister of former Major League Baseball player Nelson Cruz, was one of the people who died when the roof of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic.”
Nelsy Milagro Cruz Martínez, gobernadora de la provincia Montecristi y hermana del expelotero de Grandes Ligas, Nelson Cruz, fue una de las personas que murió tras el desplome del techo de la discoteca JetSet en República Dominicana. pic.twitter.com/TEjQrSbBZm
— Molusco (@Moluskein) April 8, 2025
This was sad news for all the fans and relatives of the Cruz family, and they even received condolences from other famous players like Ortiz. He took to X to clarify that he was not at the club at the time of the tragedy. However, he expressed that he was deeply hurt by the news. He also offered his condolences to all the members of the family who suffered from this tragedy.
As tributes pour in and the baseball world reels from this tragedy, one thing is painfully clear—no one is immune to life’s curveballs, not even legends. The collapse of a nightclub roof has now broken hearts across the globe. In a world obsessed with stats and scores, we’re reminded that the most fragile things aren’t records—but lives. Rest in peace, Nelsy Cruz. Even the strongest sluggers like Ortiz can’t hit their way out of grief.
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