Mark Walter, owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and CEO of Guggenheim Partners, suffered a stroke in October 2024, shortly before his team's World Series victory. While Walter is known for his private nature, his absence from post-win celebrations raised eyebrows.

People familiar with the matter state that Walter's health has become a point of concern within his business empire, with differing views on his fitness to lead. The 66-year-old is currently at the center of a federal investigation into alleged fraud in private-credit deals involving his companies, with transactions dating back to 2019.

During discussions with investigators, Walter's legal team brought up the fact that he had experienced a stroke. The reasons for this disclosure remain unclear. The probe is examining whether these deals were fraudulent.