Former AFL player Nathan Grima faced a severe health crisis following a minor surgery in August 2026. Media reports from Herald Sun and Adelaide Now reported on Grima's condition after the operation.

The reports indicated that a minor procedure for the former AFL player suddenly turned into a serious medical crisis. The news outlets Herald Sun and Adelaide Now shared details explaining the medical situation of the former athlete. Nathan Grima had undergone a small surgery in August 2026 before facing the near-death nightmare covered by the news sources.