Grant Wahl’s brother Eric reveals he will write a book about his life after World Cup death
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Grant Wahl’s brother Eric reveals he will write a book about the late soccer journalist’s life and “what made him the incredible man he was” after his sudden death from a heart condition at the World Cup at 49 years.
- Grant Wahl died of a ruptured aortic aneurysm while at the World Cup in Qatar
- Wahl, 49, had established himself as one of the best soccer reporters in the United States.
- He died while reporting on Argentina’s dramatic victory against the Netherlands.
- Now, his brother Eric says he will write about Grant’s life as a tribute to him.
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Grant Wahl’s brother says he will write a book about the late American soccer reporter’s life, following his death at the World Cup in Qatar last month.
Wahl died suddenly at the age of 49 due to a ruptured aortic aneurysm while covering Argentina’s match against the Netherlands.
Writing on Twitter on New Year’s Eve, Wahl’s brother Eric reflected on how his brother’s death has impacted him and how he wants to pay tribute to his life.
“On this last day of a difficult year where it feels somehow unfair to relegate Grant to the increasingly distant past, I want to express my sincerest thanks to all of you who have offered such kind and supportive words,” he wrote. . “I wouldn’t have imagined that Twitter could be a force for good.
Grant Wahl’s brother, Eric (right), says he will write a book about the late football journalist.
Wahl died suddenly at the age of 49 in Qatar, where he was reporting on the World Cup.
“And that’s a strong reminder that more good, more kindness, is always possible. My social media hasn’t always been a place of kindness, and it’s not hard to scroll a bit and see that.
But I am aware that the events of the last few months have completely changed something in me and I want to honor Grant’s memory by using the principles and ideals of our parents and mentors to try to put some good into the world.
“Grant has often gotten into my case to put my writing degrees to work, so I think I’ll do that and write a book about our family, Grant, and grief.
‘Writing the book will be part of my process of accepting my new reality. By telling the story of our family and Grant’s place in it, I think those who appreciate his work will gain a better understanding of what made Grant the incredible man he was and why.”
Eric Wahl initially suggested that there was foul play related to his brother’s death after he was previously denied entry to a stadium because he wore a rainbow symbol on his jersey.
Erich Wahl said on Twitter on New Year’s Eve that he would write the book about his brother.
But he later withdrew that claim after learning his brother had an undetected heart condition.
Wahl wrote about soccer for Sports Illustrated for more than two decades, then opened his own website.
He was an important voice informing the American public about soccer during a time of heightened interest after the United States hosted the 1994 World Cup.
He also provided a critical look at international sport organizing bodies.