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In memory of those who "died suddenly" in the United Kingdom, June 14-June 20
Three young dads, the fiancée of "X Factor" star Tom Mann (died on her wedding day), a hurling star ("in an accident at a pool"), a professor at the University of Bristol (a Pfizer partner), and more
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X Factor star Tom Mann, 28, reveals his fiancée, 34, and mother of their eight-month-old son died suddenly on their wedding day as he shares emotional tribute about being 'completely broken'
June 20, 2022
X Factor star Tom Mann has revealed his fiancée Danielle Hampson died on Saturday - the morning of their wedding day.
The singer, 28, shared a heartbreaking Instagram tribute on Monday as he revealed the love of his life and mother of his eighth-month-old son passed away in the early hours of Saturday.
Tom had just returned from a holiday with PR Executive Danielle, 34, in Sardinia last month. Danielle did not suffer from any known health problems and her cause of death is unknown.
Three young dads “died suddenly”:
Dad, 26, found dead by his mum after 'falling asleep'
June 14, 2022
A family has been left “devastated” by the sudden death of a 26-year-old dad in Wirral.
Will Jones, from Wallasey, was found in the bedroom of his King Street home by mum Sharon at around 10pm on Thursday, June 2. Paramedics tried to save the dad-of-one before he was pronounced dead at 10.26pm, with the cause of death still unknown.
Family friend, Paula Harwood, 44, said: “He was literally sitting on the bed in all of his clothes and he looked like he’d just fallen asleep, there was just no knowing. He didn’t have any known underlying health conditions. It’s just so sad.”
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/dad-26-found-dead-mum-24216130
Family devastated after 'fit and healthy' dad's sudden death
June 18, 2022
A family have been left devastated after a dad-of-two's sudden death. Gareth Lancaster, from Wigan, has left behind fiancé Tandia, 22-month-old daughter Annie and seven-month-old son Albert. The plumber was aged 29 and his best friend said he was shocked when he found out about his death last Friday.
Aiden Wilson said: “I should have been planning a best man speech not carrying his coffin. When I first heard the news I thought it was a joke, he was fit and healthy. He was a real family man. He was a workaholic who would work five or six days a week to provide for his family. He was not just my best friend, he was like my brother. He was a caring and energetic lad as well as a loving father who adored his children. Everything he did in his life was for his family. He will be missed by everyone. Life will never be the same again.”
No cause of death reported.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/family-devastated-after-fit-healthy-24259052
Hundreds attend funeral of much loved Sheffield dad, husband and football coach after shock death at 33
June 20, 2022
Yaslam Abari passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, June 10 and his funeral at the Message Islamic Information Centre was attended by over 800 people, who wanted to pay their respects and express their thanks for his community work.
Mr Abari was a husband, a father of two children, aged four and six, and well known in Sheffield as a dedicated football coach at Zest. Mr Abari was also a keen swimmer and cyclist.
Fit and healthy Huddersfield woman, 20, died after collapsing on birthday shopping trip
June 14, 2022
A 20-year-old woman went out shopping on her birthday before collapsing and dying weeks later.
Brazil Walsh, known as Be, from Huddersfield [UK], was a "fit and healthy" individual who always loved sport from horse riding to becoming a "master of judo" - gaining a blackbelt in the sport. On April 24, 2022, Be went out shopping in Leeds for the day to celebrate turning 20.
But sadly, not before long, the trip left the Honley resident collapsing and in a coma. On Friday June 3, Walsh sadly died, leaving those who loved her "absolutely heartbroken".
Be collapsed in Harvey Nichols in Briggate, Leeds, before she was rushed to St James' University Hospital, a family friend said. She was later transferred to Leeds General Infirmary where she was diagnosed with encephalitis.
The rare but serious brain inflammation attacked the memory and vision part of her brain. Family member Kirsty Marshall on behalf of Be's mum Lilibeth Walsh, and dad Mike Walsh said: "After numerous tests and numerous doctors from not only Leeds but London and Oxford as well, it was finally diagnosed. Unfortunately there is no cure and her brain could not cope any longer, the virus had spread throughout.
"In advanced stages, individuals may lose the ability to walk, as their muscles stiffen or spasm. There is progressive deterioration to a coma. In a matter of weeks Be went from being forgetful but able to talk, to being unable to communicate at all.
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/health/fit-healthy-huddersfield-woman-20-24213001
Family in mourning as 'kind and passionate' former Leicester student dies suddenly aged 22
June 14, 2022
A family is coming to terms with the shock of suddenly losing their son. Leeroy Gotami, a former De Montfort University student died in May, aged 22.
Leeroy had been a popular student and a friend to many, leaving a "huge void" in the lives of those he interacted with. He had completed an Audio Recording and Technology degree at DMU with his mind set on a career as a radio presenter.
Leeroy - who suffered from seizures - died on Saturday, May 21. The cause of his death is yet to be confirmed.
His parents, Langton Gotami and Pamela Mashingauta have decided to take him home to Zimbabwe to say their final goodbyes. While they come to terms with his sudden passing, his friend, Josh Sandiford, a reporter for our sister title BirminghamLive, has organised a crowdfunding campaign to help support them.
"We still don't know exactly how Leeroy passed away and it could be weeks before a death certificate is produced. His devastated family have decided to take him home to Zimbabwe to be buried - but the longer things take the more help they will need."
Tragedy as woman found dead in the grounds of Blackpool Victoria Hospital
June 15, 2022
A woman’s body has tragically been found within the grounds of a hospital in Blackpool.
Emergency services were called after the grim discovery was made at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on Whinney Heys Road early on Tuesday morning (June 14). Lancashire Constabulary confirmed they were called at 5.30am to reports of a sudden death.
The woman was found unresponsive within the grounds and pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are not treating her death as suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner.
The identity of the woman and cause of death has not been disclosed. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said: "As this is an ongoing inquiry the Trust will be making no comment at this stage."
A police force spokesperson told LancsLive: "We were called around 5.30am yesterday (Tuesday, June 14) to a report of a sudden death in Blackpool. A woman was found unresponsive in the grounds of Blackpool Victoria Hospital in Whinney Heys Road.
"She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The death is not being believed to be suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner in due course."
https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/tragedy-woman-found-dead-grounds-24229320
A case of “Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome” (SADS):
Tributes to 'kind and laid back' man who died suddenly at age of 30
June 20, 2022
Tributes have been paid to a "kind and laid back" man who died suddenly at the age of 30. James Sheppard, who lived in Sherwood, died from Sudden Arrythmic Death Syndrome [SADS] on April 17 last year.
SADS is a type of young sudden cardiac death when someone dies suddenly and unexpectedly from a cardiac arrest - but the cause can’t be found. James' death came as a total shock for his friends and family as he seemed totally healthy and had no symptoms of cardiac abnormalities.
His friends and family are currently trying to put on free cardiac screenings for young people in Nottingham, which will hopefully take place in Sherwood where Sophie and James lived together. A coroner couldn’t find any pre-existing conditions after James' death, but sometimes these can only be picked up via an electocardiogram [ECG] when someone is still alive - which is why his loved ones say screenings are so important.
https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/nottingham-news/tributes-kind-laid-back-man-7221394
“SADS” translated into plain English:
Woman died after Covid vaccine induced thrombosis
June 15, 2022
A 48-year-old woman from St Leonards described as being ‘keen on exercise’ died 15 days after having the covid vaccine, an inquest heard.
The inquest at Eastbourne Town Hall on Thursday (June 9), heard Helena Ashton, a project accountant from Caple Court in St Leonards-on-Sea, died on May 25 at University College Hospital in London.
Mrs Ashton received her first AstraZeneca vaccine on May 10 at a centre in Hastings and according to her GP Dr David Fox, had no history of blood clots, never smoked, and was not on medication.
Mr Ashton told the inquest Mrs Ashton was 'keen on exercise' and an 'extremely fit woman'.
He also said she was in 'excellent medical condition'.
Mr Ashton said Mrs Ashton was 'reluctant' to get the vaccine due to worries about side effects.
He said on May 16, six days after the vaccine was given, 'things started to go wrong'.
https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/woman-died-after-covid-vaccine-induced-thrombosis-3732914
Newtownabbey councillor Glenn Finlay, 41, dies suddenly
June 16, 2022
A former Alliance Party councillor on Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has died suddenly. Glenn Finlay served as an independent councillor after being suspended by Alliance in December. He was 41 years old. He had been elected in May 2019 to the council.
In a statement, a spokesperson for his former party said: "We are shocked by the sudden death of Glenn Finlay. We would ask people respect the privacy of his family at this very difficult time and we extend to them our sincerest condolences."
No cause of death reported.
https://www.itv.com/news/utv/2022-06-16/shock-as-former-alliance-party-councillor-dies-suddenly
The first death at the Download Festival was reported on June 13, 2022:
Police confirm second death at Download Festival
June 14, 2022
A second person died at this year's Download Festival, police have confirmed. The news comes after LeicestershireLive reported yesterday that a man had died after falling unwell moments before Iron Maiden's headline set. Police said today that officers were alerted to the second man at 12.48 pm on Saturday, June 11. It was thought the festival-goer was suffering a cardiac arrest. The man, who has not been identified, was given emergency medical treatment at the scene before being transferred to an onsite medical centre. He was pronounced dead shortly afterwards, police said.
The annual rock music festival took place across the weekend, from June 10 to 12, at Castle Donington, in Leicestershire.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: "The cause of the death of the man is currently being treated as unexplained. The cause of death is not believed to be suspicious at this time." Inquiries into the man's death are ongoing and a file is being prepared for the coroner, they added.
LeicestershireLive has been made aware of rumours suggesting more than two people died at the festival. However, when asked for clarification, a spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said a total of two deaths had been reported from the event.
As previously reported, a man died after becoming unwell at the festival shortly before 9 pm on Saturday (June 11), following the Deftones' performance and moments before rock legends Iron Maiden took to the stage. He was transferred to Derby Royal Infirmary but died the same day.
No ages reported.
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/police-confirm-second-death-download-7205046
Man dies after suffering 'medical emergency' in Bromsgrove
June 15, 2022
Emergency services were called to Perryfields Road just after 7:30 am on Wednesday, June 15 to a man in critical condition.
Bystanders were performing CPR before paramedics arrived and staff continued with treatment.
However, ‘despite best efforts’ nothing more could be done to save the man and he was pronounced dead.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 7:33 am to reports of a medical emergency at Perryfields Road.
"Paramedics attended and treated the man, who it’s believed had suffered a medical episode, however, unfortunately, he was sadly pronounced dead.
Professor John Macdonald, 53
June 15, 2022
John Macdonald, Professor of Structural Dynamics in the Department of Civil Engineering [University of Bristol], died suddenly on 5 March at the age of 53. An internationally recognised expert on the vibrations of long span bridges due to wind and pedestrian loading, John made several important theoretical contributions, backed up by meticulous experimental validation, that helped explain and resolve critical practical problems . . .
Students will remember his caring support, especially during the first-year Surveying Field Course, when he would coax them to endure, and even enjoy, four-seasons-in-a-day weather, including horizontal rain, whilst taking pride in producing excellent work. John’s enjoyment of such conditions also unfailingly enthused his accompanying academic colleagues. Put simply, John was a wonderful person. His untimely death will be felt deeply by his academic and professional colleagues in the University and beyond.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2022/june/john-macdonald.html
Although its website makes no mention of a “vaccination” mandate, last year the University of Bristol teamed up with Pfizer on a new center for vaccine research:
New Pfizer research centre opens in Bristol
May 25, 2021
The first centre of excellence for studying vaccine-preventable diseases outside the US has been launched. Funded by coronavirus vaccine manufacturer Pfizer and based at the University of Bristol, it is the second of a planned global network of sites. The centre will research the design, development and use of the next generation of vaccines.
Academics from the university were the first UK team to study "live" Covid-19 in a laboratory. The Pfizer Centre of Excellence for Epidemiology of Vaccine-preventable Diseases will conduct studies in hospitals and the wider community, the company said.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-57244968
Wife of Co Tyrone man who died suddenly speaks of pride as he is awarded his degree
June 16, 2022
The heartbroken wife of a Co Tyrone man who died suddenly earlier this year has spoken of her pride after he was awarded a degree in Youth Work.
Conor McHugh from Dungannon died unexpectedly in March while he was completing a BA at the Open University, having been passionate about his work with young people for over a decade.
Conor, 31, had been supported by the Cedar Foundation following a brain injury to secure a place on the degree, and had found a passion for youth work after being involved with the Start360 programme helping vulnerable young people.
Health care assistant Brogan said Conor’s sudden death still remains a shock to her, and it will be an ‘emotional’ moment when she goes to lift his scroll.”
“It was a total shock to everybody - Conor has a wee boy as well and he died on his wee boy’s birthday.
https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/wife-co-tyrone-man-who-24246111
Tributes to York City Football Club stalwart Tricia Westland
June 17, 2022
Tributes have been made to a well-known York City Football Club figure who died aged 53. Tricia Westland, former assistant to the York City FC secretary during the 1980s and 1990s, died suddenly on June 1. In her later years Tricia was a volunteer carer for My Sight, helping blind and partially sighted residents of York by fundraising and befriending those in need.
Tricia’s sister, Vanessa Westland-Fry, said she was “really bubby” and had “a really good sense of humour.” Vanessa said Tricia was “born and bred” in York. She attended Ashfield Secondary Modern School and lived in Woodthorpe.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/20214095.tributes-york-city-football-club-stalwart-tricia-westland/
Next-of-kin appeal as man suddenly dies at Bournemouth home
June 17, 2022
A next-of-kin appeal has been launched after a man suddenly died at his home in Bournemouth. George Erwin, who was 63 years old, died at his home in Westbourne Close on Wednesday (June 15). Dorset Police say his death is not being treated as suspicious and no police investigation is needed into his death. The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find his next of kin.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.dorset.live/news/dorset-news/next-kin-appeal-man-suddenly-7218508
A hurling star died in “an accident at a pool”:
Damian Casey: Shock as Tyrone hurling star dies in tragic accident
June 18, 2022
Tyrone hurling star Damian Casey has died after a tragic accident abroad.
It is understood Mr Casey (28) had been in Spain to attend a wedding as a groomsman and had an accident at a pool.
He played for club side Eoghan Ruadh, Dungannon and at inter-county level with the Tyrone senior hurling team.
His death was confirmed in a statement overnight from Tyrone GAA.
In memory of those who "died suddenly" in the United Kingdom, June 14-June 20
I want the families of all these victims to come and read your sudden death posts Mark. I'm sure they would be stunned to find their experience is only one of many.
My brother in law is in this article, and it was a shock his death. Hit us so hard and we will never get over it. How he went like that? No explanation, no health conditions. It's changed our lives forever.