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The man who died in the press box at Dodger Stadium today was identified as 59-year old (not 49) Farmer Brothers Coffee worker John Foster. Foster had been working on the coffee maker in the press box dining room when he was found on the floor unresponsive. He was pronounced dead on the scene. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death.