Young Canadian Reporter Dies Suddenly and Unexpectedly from 'Heart Defect'
A 24-year-old Canadian journalist has died from what has been described as a congenital heart disease. Matthew Rodrigopulle, who worked for Global Regina in Saskatchewan, died on Sept. 4, according to On the Record …

A 24-year-old Canadian journalist has died from what has been described as a congenital heart disease.
Matthew Rodrigopulle, who worked for Global Regina in Saskatchewan, died on Sept. 4, according to On the Record.
Rodrigopulle was a 2020 graduate of the Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Journalism.
Rodrigopulle worked at On the Record, a student publication of Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Journalism, as a Reporter in 2020 and a teaching assistant during the 2021-2022 academic year.
“He was so kind and caring with the students,” said Talia Ricci, now a CBC Reporter who worked with Rodrigopulle. “I have no doubt he would have had a long career as an amazing storyteller.”
Journalism professor Janice Neil said Rodrigopulle “brought a real keenness and a real eagerness to do the work.”


