In memory of those who “died suddenly” in India, China, Singapore, South Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand, July 3-July 10, 2023
Taiwanese singer Chau Lich Sam; Korean singer Lee Sang Eun; Singapore lawyer Adrian Tan; Filipino journo Mario Dumaual; Aussie roller derby star Keira Dascoli-Guymer (18); an Indonesian bride; & more
INDIA
North Indian boy dies while working in poultry farm
July 8, 2023
Karur - Nirajkumar [14] vomited blood and fainted at the place where he was staying for the night in the residential complex where the labourers were staying in the poultry farm the other day. Shocked by this, Nirajkumar was rescued and rushed to Karur government hospital for treatment. The doctors who examined Nirajkumar there said he was already dead.
No cause of death reported.
Truck driver dies after falling ill
July 8, 2023
On Saturday, the truck driver Prempal (35), a resident of Ulau, Etah, was going to Kanpur from Delhi with the truck. His health suddenly started deteriorating near Mahuaan, Farah toll on the highway. On this, he parked the truck at a dhaba and informed the dhaba owner. Someone from there called 108 and informed about the truck driver's ill health. A government ambulance reached the spot and took him to the community health centre. He died there during treatment. On receiving the information, the police reached the spot and sent the body for post-mortem examination. Community Health Center in-charge Dr. Ramveer Singh said that truck driver Prempal was reporting chest pain, it was treated. He died of a heart attack.
Killed in a “vaxxident”:
Madhya Pradesh: Businessman dies of heart attack while returning home after dropping daughter to school
July 7, 2023
Madhya Pradesh - A textile trader in Chhindwara district suffered a heart attack while driving a car and died shortly afterwards. The incident took place when the textile trader was returning home after dropping his daughter from school. As soon as the heart attack came, the car was uncontrolled and collided with another vehicle. The car was completely damaged in the incident. According to friends of the deceased Sandeep Batra, Sandeep had been telling since two days ago that he was having acidity and gas problems.
No age reported.
Two teenagers “died suddenly” from heart attacks:
Student Heart attack - Class 10 student dies of heart attack in Rajkot, student suddenly collapses while preparing for Gurupurnima program
July 3, 2023
Dhoraji - The incident of a student having a heart attack at a young age in Rajkot has come to light today. Devansh Bhayani, a native of Dhoraji, who was studying in Class 10 at Ribda Swaminarayan Gurukul, died today. Today there was a program in the Gurukul about Guru Purnima, so together with two other friends, they picked up the podium and put it aside and while making all the preparations for the program, suddenly he fell unconscious. According to the doctors of Rajkot Civil Hospital, Devansh may have already suffered a heart disease before he could be taken to the hospital for treatment. Initially, Devansh's heart has been found to weigh twice as much as the heart of a normal young man.
No age reported.
Junagadh: A 17-year-old boy died due to a cardiac arrest in Chorwad, Junagadh
July 3, 2023
A 17-year-old boy named Jignesh Waza was carrying coconuts in a coconut orchard in Chorwad when he suddenly collapsed. An attempt was then made to give him a CPR immediately and was shifted to the hospital. Where Jignesh has died during treatment. According to a doctor at the government hospital in Chorwad, Jignesh Wajan died due to cardiac arrest.
CHINA
Taiwanese singer dies suddenly at the age of 35
July 4, 2023
Tran Kieu An and many colleagues were shocked when they heard the news of Chau Lich Sam's death. Recently, singer Chau Lich Sam died suddenly at the age of 35. The news was reported by ETtoday on July 4, with the late artist's family refusing to reveal the reason for her passing. However, some sources said that Chau Lich Sam died of a serious illness. The funeral of the former 7 Flowers member will be held privately with only relatives and friends.
SINGAPORE
Law Society president Adrian Tan dies at 57 after battle with cancer
July 8, 2023
Law Society of Singapore president Adrian Tan has died after fighting cancer for more than a year. He was 57. The Law Society announced his death in a statement on Saturday evening. According to a WhatsApp message seen by The Straits Times, Mr Tan died on Saturday at 5.35 pm. The TSMP Law Corporation partner was diagnosed with cancer in March 2022 and announced his rare condition in a LinkedIn post on July 28, without disclosing what type of cancer it was. In his post, Mr Tan said he would “fight cancer, fight my cases in court and fight for lawyers as their president, until the clock runs out”. He had just been appointed president of the society in January that year and had been working remotely as his immune system was compromised. An active user of LinkedIn, Mr Tan was still posting on the platform two weeks ago, chiming in on the coverage of the Titan submersible, which imploded in the North Atlantic during a deep dive to the wreck of the Titanic. He also shared his thoughts on the upcoming presidential election.
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SOUTH KOREA
Korean Singer Lee Sang Eun Found Dead In Bathroom Minutes Before Her Performance
July 7, 2023
Korean singer Lee Sang Eun [46] passed away on Thursday, July 6. Reportedly, she was found dead in her bathroom just minutes before her performance at the 33rd Regular Concert of the Gimcheon Municipal Choir. As reported by Times Now Digital, staff members informed the police after she was found lying on the floor of the washroom at the concert venue. “It was time for Lee Sang Eun to take the stage but she wasn’t backstage. She was lying on the floor when I looked in the bathroom," a staff member said. The singer was then rushed to a nearby hospital where she was declared dead. Police officials are now probing her death and more details are awaited.
No cause of death reported.
PHILIPPINES
ABS-CBN's veteran entertainment reporter Mario Dumaual passed away
July 4, 2023
Manila - ABS-CBN's veteran entertainment reporter Mario Dumaual passed away Wednesday morning due to septic shock, his family announced in a statement. He was 64. Dumaual had been battling a severe fungal infection, a complication during his recovery from a heart attack, and had been confined for a month at the Philippine Heart Center in Quezon City. Dumaual was survived by his wife Cherie and children Luigi, Miguel, Maxine, William, and Thessa.
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INDONESIA
Abang Ojol in Serang City Suddenly Died, Had Smoked a Cigarette Before Lying Down
July 9, 2023
Serang - An online motorcycle taxi driver (Ojol) died in front of the Ki Buyut Saki Public Cemetery (TPU), Kaligandu Village, Serang District, Serang City, Sunday (9/7/2023). From the information gathered by TribunBanten.com, the man suddenly stopped in front of TPU Ki Buyut Saki, using a Honda Supra X motorcycle police number D 3120 SBS. Then he sat on the sidewalk of Jalan Tripjamaksari, smoking a cigarette. But shortly after, this Gojek driver immediately lay on the sidewalk. "When reprimanded, it turned out to be dead," residents around Mahfud told TribunBanten.com at the site. He said, the ojol has the initials SM (52) a resident of Bandung, West Java.
No cause of death reported.
Manyar Gresik Smelter Project Worker Suddenly Died in Mess Room
July 7, 2023
Gresik - A smelter project worker at the JIIPE Gresik SEZ from Bojonegoro has died. It is known that the victim died in the mess in Tebalo Village, Manyar District, Gresik. The victim was an employee of PT Rekayasa Saran Kontruk, one of the Manyar Smelter project workers. The victim was named Suryanto (41) from Pelem, Purwosari District, Bojonegoro Regency. At the time of the incident he was resting in the mess room. "Died suddenly in the mess room," said Manyar Police Chief, AKP Windu Priyo Prayitno, Friday (7/7/2023). The cause of death of the victim is not yet known.
A bride “died suddenly” at her wedding reception:
Bride in Palembang Dies 5 Minutes After Kabul Ijab, Is This the Trigger?
July 5, 2023
Jakarta - A bride named Dwi Oktaviani (39) from Palembang died suddenly 5 minutes after ijab kabul [parents 'giving away' the bride]. Dwi passed away on Sunday (2/7/2023) at her wedding reception. In the event, Dwi was suddenly unconscious. She was then rushed to the hospital by his family but her life could not be saved.
No cause of death reported.
MALAYSIA
Father-in-law Azhar Sulaiman died on his way to London
July 9, 2023
The father-in-law of actor Azhar Sulaiman who was the former Chairman and Co-founder of AirAsia Bhd, Datuk Pahamin Rajab died while on a flight to London, United Kingdom (UK), last night. According to Azhar Sulaiman, he suffered a heart attack on his way to attend his grandson's graduation ceremony in London.
No age reported.
AUSTRALIA
Teen roller derby star Keira Dascoli-Guymer dies suddenly after cardiac arrest
July 4, 2023
A teenage roller derby star has died after suffering an unexplained cardiac arrest. Keira Dascoli-Guymer, from Nambour on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, was a perfectly fit and healthy 18-year-old but she suddenly collapsed on June 17. She was rushed to Sunshine Coast University Hospital and spent 10 days in intensive care in a coma. Her family on June 27 made the heartbreaking decision to switch off her life support.
Melbourne man Raj Jayarajah dies after suffering brain haemorrhage in Bali
July 10, 2023
Family and friends of a Melbourne man who died after suffering a serious brain haemorrhage in Bali have paid tribute to the medical staff who cared for the husband and father. The community rallied around the Jayarajah family, raising more than $200,000 for a repatriation flight after Raj collapsed while on holiday with his wife Emma and their eight-year-old son. Mr Jayarajah was flown back to Melbourne by air ambulance in a critical condition last week. A statement from the family said a team of specialists at The Alfred Intensive Care Unit performed a number of tests and found there was nothing that could be done to save him.
No age reported.
Mum suddenly collapsed and died aged just 46 after going for run
July 6, 2023
Tributes from a local community in Australia have been pouring in for a fit and healthy mum who died after suddenly collapsing earlier this week. Amber Stokes, 46, was the secretary of Woombye Snakes Football Club in Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Andy Kinden, club president and Stokes’ partner, told the Sunshine Coast Daily that on Tuesday 4 July she spent the morning doing all the things she normally would, including going for a run. However, when the fit and active mum-of-two returned to her Coes Creek home, she lay on her bed and passed out. Emergency services rushed to the property where paramedics tried to save her, but sadly she died – with her cause of death remaining unknown at this stage.
Ann Rutledge, 69
July 8, 2023
Gold Coast - Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Gold Coast University Hospital on June 15, 2023, aged 69 years.
No cause of death reported.
Elizabeth Jane Keenan, 45
July 6, 2023
Brisbane - On 27th June 2023, suddenly at home in Brisbane, aged 45 years.
No cause of death reported.
NEW ZEALAND
Police investigating after body found on beach near Levin
July 10, 2023
Levin - Police have opened an investigation after a person was found dead on a beach near Levin this evening. Police were called at 4.30 pm to Waitārere Beach, Horowhenua when a body was found floating in the water. A spokesperson said police have now started the process to identify the person, notify their next of kin and establish the circumstances surrounding their death.
No age or cause of death reported.
Auckland prisoner dies at parole board hearing
July 7, 2023
Auckland - A man has died of a suspected heart attack just before his parole board hearing at an Auckland prison. The man was in a hearing room in Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility for the hearing where the parole board was set to consider his lawyer’s arguments in favour of release when he suffered the medical event. He died at the scene.
No age reported.
Karen Maree (Stoddart/Root) Hamers, 63
July 10, 2023
Timaru, Canterbury - Passed away peacefully, surrounded with love, on July 4, 2023, forever 63 years young. The family wish to thank all of Karen's friends who have supported her throughout her life, and her recent cancer journey. They are also grateful to the exceptional team at Nurse Maude Hospice for the care and support given to Karen and family. Please consider a donation in lieu of flowers or gifts. Always remembered and loved. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
Lee-Anne Maree Rhodes, 56
July 8, 2023
Timaru, Canterbury - Peacefully at Hospice South Canterbury on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, after a short courageous battle; aged 56.
No cause of death reported.
Charmaine Suzanne Davis, 69
July 8, 2023
Christchurch, Canterbury - Peacefully at home with her family around her after a battle with breast cancer. She will be deeply missed by us all, a huge gap is left in our lives. Gone but will never be forgotten.
No cause of death reported.
Amy Victoria Turner, 43
July 8, 2023
Henderson, Auckland - Died 24.6.2023, aged 43 yrs at Auckland Hospital after an 18mth courageous and hard fought battle against Cancer.
No cause of death reported.
Philip Laurence Weake, 69
July 8, 2023
Waikato - On Monday 3rd July 2023, Laurie, aged 69 years, passed away unexpectedly. "A very special man to everyone he knew. He will always be treasured in our memories and will forever remain in our hearts." In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Westpac Air Ambulance.
No cause of death reported.
David Russell O'Connor
July 8, 2023
Ashburton - On July 6, 2023, at Ashburton, aged 61 years, after a very short illness.
No cause of death reported.
Alton James Payne, 73
July 8, 2023
Invercargill , Southland - On Saturday, 1 July 2023, suddenly, at home aged 73 years. Rest in Love
No cause of death reported.
Gregory Klass Beck, 63
July 8, 2023
Wellington - Of Whitby, Suddenly at his home. Aged 63 years. Former manager of Ullrich Aluminium Petone.
No cause of death reported.
Hunter Seth Ives, 17
July 8, 2023
Porirua, Wellington - Died suddenly on 4 July 2023, aged 17.
No cause of death reported.
Neil (Neil) Graham Reid, 69
July 8, 2023
Snells Beach, Auckland - Born July 13, 1953. Passed away on July 05, 2023. Reid, Neil Graham. Passed away suddenly and peacefully on 5th July aged 69.
No cause of death reported.
Dianne Elizabeth Fairhead, 71
July 8, 2023
Henderson, Auckland - Passed away suddenly 4th July aged 71.
No cause of death reported.
Christine Louise Devitt, 68
July 8, 2023
Mount Eden, Auckland - Passed away suddenly but peacefully, at her home in Auckland on Tuesday 27 June 2023 aged 68 years. Fondly remembered for her kindness to others, particularly the elderly, her handcraft skills and involvement in Zonta. Gone too soon leaving an empty chair at our family catchups.
No cause of death reported.
Phillip Henry Frank, 69
July 8, 2023
Whangarei , Northland - Aged 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of Monday 3rd of July. A long time member of Lions Club in Whangarei, Phil faithfully served his community till his stroke in late 2022. In his life Phil was one of many, including longtime friend Richie, who constructed the Kapuni - Huntly Gas Pipeline from Whangarei to Taranaki in 1986. We will hold you dear in our hearts forever Phil. Thank you for all you have done through your life.
Irene Janet More
July 8, 2023
Invercargil, Southland - Formerly of Birkenhead U.K. Passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2023, after a very short and courageous battle. A loved friend of many. "To all who loved her". "Forever Loved and Treasured memories."
No age or cause of death reported.
Beverley Pauline Purdy
July 8, 2023
Christchurch, Canterbury - Suddenly and peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, with her favourite music playing, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital. Thank you to the staff of St John Ambulance, and Christchurch Hospital for all their wonderful care and compassion. "You were our hardest Goodbye".
No age or cause of death reported.
Noel Douglas Robertson
July 8, 2023
Waikato - Noel slipped away suddenly on Saturday July 1st 2023, with family by his side.
No age or cause of death reported.
Wayne Ashton
July 8, 2023
Wellington - Of Paraparaumu. Peacefully at home on Tuesday 27 June 2023, after a short illness.
No age or cause of death reported.
Wayne Spencer Connor
July 8, 2023
Porirua, Wellington - (Mass, Wayno) Passed unexpectedly at home on 3 July 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations to Diabetes NZ would be appreciated.
No age or cause of death reported.
Yvonne (Evie) Agnes Simpson
July 8, 2023
Te Awamutu , Waikato - Our Evie passed away peacefully on 5th July 2023 after a short illness, surrounded by her loved ones. 'Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory'.
No age or cause of death reported.
Steven Grant Stewart, 56
July 7, 2023
Lower Hutt - On July 4, 2023, peacefully at Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt; aged 56 years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Cancer Society would be appreciated and can be made online or left at the service.
No cause of death reported.
Nigel Mark Sunderland, 61
July 7, 2023
Gore, Southland - Suddenly at his home, in Queenstown, on Wednesday, 28 June, 2023, aged 61 years. Loved by all in the community. John 5:28,29
No cause of death reported.
Josiah Alexander John Bennett, 29
July 7, 2023
Hawera, Taranaki - Passed suddenly on Monday 3rd July 2023, aged 29 years.
No cause of death reported.
Paddy Butler, 74
July 7, 2023
Tokoroa , Waikato - Suddenly, on Wednesday 5th July 2023 at Tauranga Hospital. Aged 74 Years.
No cause of death reported.
Michael Kenneth Thomson
July 7, 2023
Invercargil, Southland - On Monday, July 3, 2023, Mike passed away unexpectedly at Invercargill. A loved friend of many.
No age or cause of death reported.
Stewart (Hoof) Graham
July 7, 2023
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty - Suddenly on July 2nd 2023 at home on the farm in Waikite Valley, doing what he loved… and still wearing his gumboots.
No age or cause of death reported.
Daniel Mark Fraser
July 6, 2023
Taranaki - Suddenly in New Plymouth on Sunday 2 July 2023, aged 48.
No cause of death reported.
Stephen Thomas (Steve) Gough, 68
July 6, 2023
Wellington - 31 March 1955 – 3 July 2023. Passed suddenly but peacefully at home.
No cause of death reported.
Sarah Louise Taylor, 58
July 6, 2023
Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui - It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Sarah Louise Taylor. Born 21st February 1965, passed away unexpectedly on the 1st of July 2023.Sarah would love you to make any donation you can to St Johns Ambulance, Palmerston North, in lieu of flowers. "Sarah my love, my darling, my life, my heart is broken, I will miss you terribly but knowing that you are with me in spirit and memory, my heart will heal. I will never forget your love of me, the laughter of your voice and the kindness you shared with everyone. I love you, be in peace my darling."
No cause of death reported.
Charlene Elizabeth Haumaha, 40
July 6, 2023
Tokoroa , Waikato - On the 3rd of July 2023. Suddenly at her home in Putaruru. Aged 40 years young.
No cause of death reported.
Diana Mary (Tiny) Herring, 68
July 6, 2023
Papatoetoe, Auckland - Suddenly on 3rd July 2023 aged 68.
No cause of death reported.
Ivan Talaic, 73
July 6, 2023
Henderson, Auckland - Born 10th August 1950. Passed away 1st July 2023 unexpectedly, but happy and in paradise after a great day at bowl .Pocivao u miru bozjem. In lieu pf flowers donations to the Heart Foundation of New Zealand would be appreciated.
No cause of death reported.
Barbara Iris Younger
July 6, 2023
Palmerston North - On Monday, 3 July 2023, surrounded by her family. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to The Cancer Society.
No age or cause of death reported.
Malcolm Lyle Bishop
July 6, 2023
Pukerua Bay - Of Eastbourne. On July 3rd 2023 Malcolm passed away peacefully at home after a short illness with his adored wife Judy by his side.
No age or cause of death reported.
Ronald Compton Blows
July 6, 2023
Taranaki - Passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday 1 July 2023.
No age or cause of death reported.
Christine Gaye Gear
July 6, 2023
Invercargill , Southland - After a short illness, Christine passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
No age or cause of death reported.
Malcolm Lyle Bishop
July 6, 2023
Lower Hutt - Of Eastbourne. On July 3rd 2023 Malcolm passed away peacefully at home after a short illness with his adored wife Judy by his side. A well-known and much respected member of the Eastbourne Community. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated.
No age or cause of death reported.
Michael John Peters, 64
July 5, 2023
Rangiora, Canterbury - On June 30, 2023, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, aged 64 years. Sincere thanks to Dr Alex Skingle, the staff of Nurse Maude Community Team, Ward B5 at Christchurch Hospital, and Nurse Maude Hospice for their support and care of Mike and his family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society in memory of Mike would be appreciated.
No cause of death reported.
Courtney Jayne Weerasinghe, 31
July 5, 2023
Christchurch, Canterbury - Passed on July 2, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle, aged 31 years.
No cause of death reported.
Vaughan Chisholm, 57
July 5, 2023
Motueka , Tasman - Passed away peacefully at his home in Kaiteriteri on 28 June 2023, aged 57 years, after a short battle with cancer. We will hold onto your memory which will always be with us. Rest in Love.
No cause of death reported.
Kim Leanne Cecily Johnson, 33
July 5, 2023
South Waikato - Suddenly and unexpectedly on 7th June 2023 at Waikato Hospital. Aged 33 years. A cherished niece and friend to many. 'Forever Loved'
No cause of death reported.
Norman David McCaskill, 69
July 5, 2023
Tokoroa , Waikato - On the 3rd of July 2023. Suddenly at his home in Tokoroa surrounded by his whanau. Aged 69 years.
No cause of death reported.
Roger Percival Seal, 70
July 5, 2023
Auckland - Passed away suddenly at his workplace on 28 June, aged 70 years.
No cause of death reported.
Carl Thompson, 22
July 5, 2023
Auckland - Passed away on Tuesday June 27, 2023 with his family by his side. Aged 22 years.
No cause of death reported.
Janice Alwin Gillions
July 5, 2023
Dunedin South , Otago - On July 1 2023, unexpectedly at Dunedin Hospital surrounded by her family. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Johns Ambulance would be appreciated and can be left at the service.
No age or cause of death reported.
David John (Baz, Mr B) Bassett,
July 5, 2023
Mount Eden, Auckland - Passed unexpectedly 30 June 2023 at home.
No age or cause of death reported.
Still too many sudden deaths. I wonder how this compares to before 3 years ago?