Consider This from NPR Dr. Céline Gounder Dispels Disinformation About Her Husband's Death
Jan 16, 2023
In this thought-provoking discussion, Dr. Céline Gounder, an infectious disease physician and epidemiologist, recounts the tragic death of her husband, soccer journalist Grant Wahl, and dispels the misleading conspiracy theories surrounding it. She shares her emotional struggle in combating misinformation that tied his death to the COVID vaccine, highlighting the impact of such narratives on grieving families. Gounder emphasizes the importance of truth and public health advocacy while honoring Wahl’s legacy and the supportive community that rallied around her.
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Wahl's Soccer Passion
- Grant Wahl's love for soccer began in college with a scholarship to study the sport.
- He studied U.S. and Argentinian soccer, then spent a summer in Buenos Aires exploring the politics of Argentinian soccer clubs.
Wahl's Impact and Following
- Grant Wahl became a respected soccer journalist, and his death in Qatar shocked the world.
- Céline Gounder realized the extent of his following after his death.
Conspiracy Theories Resurface
- Céline Gounder hoped releasing Wahl's autopsy results would stop conspiracy theories.
- Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest revived the theories, forcing her to speak out.