College Soccer Star Chase Stegall
Died Of ‘Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy’
Published September 3, 2025 9:49 AM PDT
Former college soccer star Chase Stegall‘s cause of death has been revealed … officials say he passed away due to Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy.
The Cook County Medical Examiner announced the ruling this week … classifying the manner of death as “natural.”
Stegall — a DePaul University footballer who was the son of former NFL wide receiver Milton Stegall — died unexpectedly in his dorm room back in early June.
DePaul president Rob Manuel mourned the passing in a school-wide email at the time … noting Chase was “known for his warmth, strength of character, and vibrant presence.”
Head men’s soccer coach Mark Plotkin also called Chase a “dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend” after the news broke.
Chase — a sophomore midfielder — played in 16 of the DePaul men’s soccer team’s 17 games in his last season.
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, according to the CDC, is rare — but is “a major concern” for those dealing with epilepsy.
Chase was just 20 years old.
