According to his brother, Eric Wahl, America’s most distinguished soccer reporter has handed away whereas protecting the World Cup in Doha, Qatar. Eric Wahl introduced his brother’s demise on Instagram Friday night:
Wahl offered few particulars in his video, however stated within the feedback, “He collapsed at the stadium, was giving CPR, was taken by Uber to the hospital and died according to Celine. We just spoke to the State Department and Celine has spoken with Ron Klain and the White House.”
Wahl’s spouse, Celine Gounder, is well-known physician and medical journalist who served on the Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board.
Late final month, Wahl was briefly detained by Qatari officers whereas protecting the World Cup as a result of he wore a shirt supporting same-sex relationships:
Qatar’s response to Wahl’s progressive views precipitated some to name for an instantaneous investigation into his demise. However, there is no such thing as a info on the reason for Wahl’s passing past what has been shared by his household.
Grant Wahl was 48.
This is a growing story. We will replace with extra info as quickly because it grow to be obtainable.