Tragic Loss: Eurosport Icon Guillaume Di Grazia Dies at 52 in Bull-Running Festival Accident

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. The Incident
3. Tributes
4. Legacy

A renowned Eurosport commentator has tragically passed away at the age of 52.

Guillaume Di Grazia died after being struck by a bull in southern France.

Cycling commentator Guillaume Di Grazia has tragically passed away at the age of 52. He died following an unfortunate accident involving a bull.

The heartbreaking incident occurred during an abrivado—a festival where bulls are guided through village streets by horse riders.

Di Grazia was transported to a hospital and passed away two days later, just three days after celebrating his 52nd birthday.

Tributes have flooded in for the iconic commentator, including from his employer, who recently took over Eurosport this year.

A statement read: “On Wednesday, we were deeply saddened to hear of the accidental death of Guillaume Di Grazia.

“A member of the Eurosport editorial team for 26 years, Guillaume was a unique, visionary, and passionate journalist who made a significant impact on the channel’s history.

“He had an instinctual ability to perceive things long before others—trends, trajectories… This creative spirit, combined with his professionalism, made him an extraordinary journalist.

“The program ‘Les Tontons Flankers’ left a lasting impression in its time and in the minds of many.

“And what about ‘Les Rois de la Pédale’? He transformed a simple debriefing program into a hallmark event recognized by all French fans.

“His eloquence and camaraderie with colleagues, who became his second family, were defining aspects of his life and ours.”

Di Grazia leaves behind an enduring legacy—as the voice of the sport.

TNT Sports director Géraldine Pons expressed: “His enthusiasm, style, and passion behind the microphone made a lasting impression on cycling fans.

“At times, he was as celebrated as the riders on the roads of the Tour.”