Famous American journalist Grant Wahl passed away in Qatar after collapsing while covering the World Cup, causing shock and sadness to erupt throughout the sports industry. He was 49.
A witness informed CNN that he "collapsed" while covering the Argentina-Netherlands game on Friday.
According to the World Cup officials in Qatar, Wahl "became sick" in the press area and got "rapid medical attention on site." After that, he was sent to Hamad General Hospital, according to a representative for the Supreme Court Committee for Delivery and Legacy, the organization in charge of organizing the competition.
Keir Radnedge, a journalist for World Soccer Magazine, told CNN on Saturday that he was treated at the stadium "for around 20 to 25 minutes" before being taken to the hospital.
"This occurred at the end of the game's extra period. Suddenly, coworkers on my left began crying for help from the medical staff. It was clear that someone had passed out. People were able to move the chairs since they are freestanding, which allows for the creation of a little area around him, according to Radnedge.
The medical staff arrived "fairly promptly and were able to, as best they could, administer care," he continued.
It's unclear what exactly happened to cause his death.
US Soccer released a statement on its official Twitter account, saying, "The whole US Soccer family is devastated to learn that we have lost Grant Wahl."
"We are heartbroken that Grant, and his excellent writing, will no longer be with us. Grant made soccer his life's work."
US Soccer expressed their sympathies to Wahl's wife, Celine Gounder, and other family members while praising Wahl's drive and "conviction in the potential of the game to improve human rights."
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