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Journalist Grant Wahl died of a cardiac aneurysm last weekend while covering a World Cup match, according to autopsy results.
The wife of Wahldoctor Celine Goundersaid Wednesday that the autopsy It was conducted by the New York City Coroner’s Office.
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“Grant died of a ruptured ascending aortic aneurysm with slowly growing, undetected hemopericardium.”, wrote Gounder on her husband’s website, referring to the wall that surrounds the heart.
“The chest pressure that he experienced shortly before his death may have represented an initial symptom. No amount of CPR or shock could have saved him. His death is not related to COVID or his vaccination status. There was no infamy related to his death”.
Wahlwho was 49 years old, vanished in the press box of the Lusail stadium in Qatar on Saturday morning, during extra time of the quarterfinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands. Immediately, emergency workers tended to him for 20 to 30 minutes.
Then he was placed on a stretcher.said reporters who were working near him.
His corpse was transferred to New York.
“This transition was carried out with the greatest care and sensitivity”wrote Gounder. “This was an international matter that required the coordination of multiple domestic and foreign agencies, and there was full cooperation from all involved. Our sincere gratitude to all who assisted in Grant’s repatriation, including the White House, the State Department, FIFA, the US Federation, and American Airlines.
Wahl had complained during the World Cup, saying that he felt bad.
“My body finally started to break down. Three weeks of little sleep, high stress, and a lot of work can do this to you.” wrote Wahl On December 5th. “What had been a cold for the past 10 days turned into something more severe the night of the USA vs. Netherlands game, and I could feel the upper part of my chest creating a new level of pressure and discomfort.”
Wahl wrote that he had tested negative for COVID-19 and sought treatment for his symptoms.
“I went to the doctor’s office in the main press center today, and they told me I probably had bronchitis. They gave me a course of antibiotics and an intense cough syrup. I already feel a little better a few hours later. But still ‘not good,’” she said.
Wahl worked for Sports Illustrated from 1996 to 2021. He was known primarily for his coverage of college football and basketball.
He then opened his own website, Fútbol with Grant Wahlas well as a podcast with Meadowlark Media.
Wahl also worked for Fox Sports from 2012-19. CBS Sports hired him in 2021 as an analyst and editorial consultant.
He wrote the book “The Beckham Experiment”, published in 2009, after English star David Beckham joined the Los Angeles Galaxy in MLS. Nine years later, he also published the book “Masters of Modern Soccer.”
Gounder said the funeral is being planned.
Source: Elcomercio
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