The cause of death of American journalist Grant Wahl was revealed

This Wednesday the cause of death of American journalist Grant Wahl was confirmed, who died last Friday while covering the match between Argentina and the Netherlands for the quarterfinals of the Qatar 2022 World Cup.Through a statement, the wife of the chronicler, Celine Gounder, revealed that her husband’s body was repatriated to the United States and underwent an autopsy. “Grant died from ruptured slow-growing, undetected ascending aortic aneurysm with hemopericardium” he commented. The pressure in his chest he experienced shortly before his death may have accounted for the initial symptoms. No amount of CPR or shocks would have saved him. There was nothing nefarious about his death,” the woman added. Wahl, 48, had collapsed in his press seat at Lusail Stadium during the extra time of the match between Argentina and the Netherlands and was treated by the medical service, but they failed to revive him. The death of the journalist generated shock in the world of football, since he had had an important role during his coverage. In fact, he had made headlines after being denied entry to a stadium for wearing a rainbow jersey in support of LGBTI rights in Qatar.In turn, at the time of Wahl’s death, his brother, Eric, posted a video on his official Instagram account and raised doubts regarding the reasons for his death. I’m Grant’s brother Eric and I’m gay. That’s why he showed the shirt. He told me he received death threats. I don’t think my brother died, I think he was killed,” she said, wrapped in tears.

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