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Spanish police say University of Alabama student James Gracey’s death in Barcelona is likely an accident; his body was recovered from Somorrostro Beach after he last appeared at Shoko Nightclub during spring break.
An American University of Alabama student, 20-year-old James Gracey, was found dead in shallow water off Somorrostro beach in Barcelona after a night out during spring break. He was last seen leaving the Port Olímpic area early Tuesday and did not return to his rental. Catalan police conducted an underwater and beach search; his phone was recovered and CCTV footage is being reviewed. Police said initial signs point to an accidental death, with an autopsy to determine cause and final results expected in the coming weeks. Gracey’s family and fraternity described him as a beloved leader and student, and the University of Alabama said it will support the family and campus community during this tragedy.
Barcelona authorities located the body of 20-year-old University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey at Somorrostro beach after he disappeared following a night out; investigators reviewed nightclub footage, a witness said he walked toward the beach, and his wallet was recovered from the ocean as Gracey’s family and the University of Alabama mourn his death.
The body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey, an Illinois native and University of Alabama student, was found by police divers off a Barcelona beach after he disappeared near the Shoko nightclub during spring break; Catalan police are investigating the death, with his family and the university offering support.
Alabama student James Gracey, 20, from Elmhurst, Illinois, was found dead in the sea off Barcelona’s Somorrostro beach after going missing during spring break. Catalan police confirmed the body’s recovery after a multi-day search near Barceloneta, with last sightings outside the Shoko nightclub. Theta Chi International Fraternity and the University of Alabama’s Alpha Phi Chapter issued statements mourning his loss, praising his character, and calling for privacy and support resources for those affected. Gracey’s family expressed heartbreak and gratitude for the support as authorities continue to investigate.
Twenty-year-old James “Jimmy” Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, was found dead Thursday in the water off a Barcelona beach while on a spring-break trip; he had last been seen outside a Shoko nightclub early Tuesday and did not return to his rented room, with police recovering his phone soon after. Gracey was a Saint Ignatius College Prep alumnus, and UA and the school mourn his loss as investigators continue to determine the cause of death; a memorial mass is planned.
The body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois visiting Barcelona for spring break, was found in the sea off the city after he was last seen at a club early Tuesday. Gracey’s family and UA issued statements expressing grief and requesting privacy as authorities investigate, with the university saying it is offering support to those affected.
A 20-year-old University of Alabama student, James Gracey, is missing in Barcelona during spring break after last being seen leaving the Shoko club. Spanish authorities found Gracey’s wallet floating near Somorrostro as they expand aerial and maritime searches around Barceloneta; his phone was reportedly stolen and investigators are reviewing surveillance footage. The U.S. State Department has been alerted, and Gracey’s family is asking for information that could help locate him.
James Paul Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student studying abroad in Spain, disappeared after a night out in Barcelona. Surveillance footage shows him leaving a popular nightclub with an unidentified person around 3 a.m.; police say foul play is possible and searches are underway as Gracey’s family pleads for information after his phone was recovered.
University of Alabama junior James 'Jimmy' Gracey, 20, was last seen around 3 a.m. outside Shoko nightclub on Barceloneta Beach in Barcelona while visiting friends for spring break; his phone is with Catalan police Mossos d'Esquadra as they investigate, and his family is pleading for public help while UA officials offer support, noting he was scheduled to fly home this weekend.
A University of Alabama junior, James Paul Gracey, is reportedly missing after traveling to Barcelona for spring break; he was last seen around 3:40 a.m. near the Shoko nightclub, described as about 6 feet 1 inch tall and 175 pounds, wearing a white shirt and dark pants with a gold rhinestone cross. His fraternity and the university are assisting in the search, and his family has been in contact with lawmakers as efforts continue to locate him.
Approximately 2,400 women were welcomed into sororities during Bid Day at the University of Alabama in 2025, with a high participation rate despite recent media attention and social media restrictions, following a surge of interest fueled by social media and a documentary.
Bill Battle, a former University of Alabama student-athlete, football coach, and founder of the Collegiate Licensing Company, has passed away at 82. Battle was a key figure in college athletics, serving as Alabama's athletic director and contributing to the university's success in various sports. He was also a pioneer in collegiate licensing, founding the Collegiate Licensing Company in 1981. Battle's legacy includes numerous hall of fame inductions and significant contributions to the University of Alabama and college sports.
The University of Alabama's physics and astronomy department will host a public viewing of Monday's solar eclipse on the Tuscaloosa campus, providing complimentary eclipse glasses at various locations and offering expert insights on the event, which is expected to occur around 1:25 p.m. in the area.
Eli Gold, the 70-year-old play-by-play man for the University of Alabama football radio broadcasts, revealed that he had an inkling something was up regarding his status with the Crimson Tide Sports Network. Less than a year later, he is no longer part of the broadcasts. Gold expressed disappointment at the non-renewal of his contract and the lack of an amicable ending to the relationship. Despite this, he remains a devoted Alabama fan and is grateful for the support he has received from the fans over the years.