Following an autopsy, a spokeswoman for the chief medical examiner from the George Washington University Medical Center announced that Harry Kalas died from heart disease.
The spokeswoman told The Associated Press that the 73 year old broadcaster had high blood pressure and suffered from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, which occurs when fatty deposits, known as plaque, buildup [...]
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