A Philadelphia Eagles fan who plunged from a pole while celebrating the team's Super Bowl berth on Sunday night has died from his injuries. Temple University student Tyler Sabapathy, 18, was placed on life support after suffering a brain injury from the horror fall at 15th and Market streets in Philadelphia's Center City.
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He was rushed to Jefferson Hospital with 'critical injuries' before passing away on Tuesday January 28, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia. Temple University announced late Tuesday night that Sabapathy - a first-year student and native of Toronto, Canada - has died after the tragic incident.
The teenager was a student at Temple’s College of Public Health, where he was majoring in exercise and sports science. He was also an aspiring gymnast who won over 120 medals in various regional and international competitions. 'As a member of the university’s club gymnastics team, Tyler displayed exceptional self-discipline and work ethic, spending countless hours a week training and honing his craft. He was loved by his teammates, friends and coaches here in Philadelphia,' a school spokesperson wrote.
An Eagles fan who plunged from a pole while celebrating the team's Super Bowl berth has died. Temple University chiefs are offering resources for students and staff impacted by Sabapathy’s death. His tragic fall came on a chaotic night in Philadelphia, where mayhem broke out after the Eagles trounced the Washington Commanders in Sunday's NFC Championship game.
