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Nelsy Cruz: About the Governor Who Died in Dominican Republic Nightclub

Nelsy Cruz, sister of former MLB star Nelson Cruz and Governor of the Dominican Republic’s Montecristi Province, died in the Jet Set nightclub collapse. Learn more about her below.

Image Credit: Nelsy Cruz/ InstagramThe news of the roof collapse at the Dominican Republic nightclub has gone global, with many now aware of the tragic event. Among the victims were merengue artist Rubby Pérez, who was performing when the roof came crashing down, former MLB players Octavio Dotel and Tony Blanco, and Nelsy Cruz. Nelson played for several teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, and Minnesota Twins.

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