Overview
- His family told AFP that he died Tuesday, two days after being injured during an abrivado at the fête votive in Langlade, in the Gard.
- He was taken to hospital in critical condition after the accident; local outlet Midi Libre reported he dodged a bull before being struck by a horse, a detail not confirmed by the family.
- Di Grazia joined Eurosport in 1999 and became an emblematic commentator of cycling, notably on the Tour de France.
- He left the channel this summer following internal issues, with L'Équipe reporting suspensions in May and July for inappropriate conduct.
- Eurosport and TNT Sports posted public tributes to his impact on the network, as coverage also noted recurring serious incidents at similar southern French festivities.