Grant Wahl, an American sports journalist and soccer analyst for CBS Sports, who was best known for his time as a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and a correspondent for Fox Sports has died.
Wahl was born on December 8, 1974 and died on December 10, 2022. He was 48 years old.
Grant Wahl Cause Of Death
The astute journalist fainted suddenly in the press box at the Lusail Iconic Stadium in Doha on December 9, 2022, while covering the 2022 World Cup Quarterfinal match between Argentina and the Netherlands.
Though local paramedics responded quickly and treated him for close to 30 mins before he was transported to a hospital, he was not revived and was pronounced dead in the early hours of the next day (Dec. 10) at a local hospital.
Prior to his death, Grant stirred controversy and clashed with the Qatari authorities after he was arrested for wearing a rainbow shirt, an indication of his support for LGBTQ rights – though such colors were banned.
He was also reported to have been investigating migrant labor mistreatment in Qatar.
After learning of the news of his death, Eric Wahl, Grant’s brother said he believed Grant Wahl was killed.
Eric also revealed that the family is in contact with U.S. State Department and White House officials.
While the circumstances of Wahl’s death are not clear, Wahl had complained of chest discomfort and sought medical help, believing he had bronchitis.
Five days before his death, Wahl wrote: