In memory of those who "died suddenly" in the UK, July 11-July 18
Happy Mondays' Paul Ryder; a 16-year-old boy (TENTH drowning victim in nine days); two died while vacationing in Greece; a student at a school where a headteacher "died suddenly" last month; & more
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Happy Mondays star Paul Ryder dies suddenly, aged 57
July 15, 2022
Paul Ryder passed away hours before the band were due to play a festival.
Happy Mondays bassist Paul Ryder has died suddenly aged 57.
The musician and brother of Shaun Ryder, was found dead on Friday (15 July) just hours before the band were due to play at Kubix Festival in Sunderland. The circumstances surrounding Paul's death are not yet known.
Shaun, 59, and Paul were the original founders of The Happy Mondays. Ryder had previously been very open about his addiction battles in the early days of the band.
The Happy Mondays paid tribute to Paul with a Facebook post which read: "The Ryder family and Happy Mondays band members are deeply saddened and shocked to say that Paul Ryder passed away this morning.
https://www.joe.ie/music/paul-ryder-dead-happy-mondays-shaun-ryder-751930
Boy, 16, is the tenth Briton to “died suddenly” while swimming (deaths due to the “excessive heat,” this piece asserts):
Boy, 16, dies in ‘absolute tragedy’ after getting into difficulty in a lake becoming the tenth to lose their life as Britain swelters in unprecedented heatwave
July 18, 2022
A 16-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in Bray Lake, near Maidenhead, Berkshire as the UK records its tenth death since the hot weather began on July 9 from dangerous swimming.
It comes after a 13-year-old boy and a 37-year-old man also perished after getting into trouble in bodies of water earlier today.
Thames Valley Police said officers were called at 11.45 am on Monday and a body was located at just after 1.30 pm when he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Superintendent Michael Greenwood, the LPA Commander for Windsor and Maidenhead, said: ‘This is an absolute tragedy in which a young boy has died after getting into difficulty in the water of Bray Lake.
‘The boy’s next of kin have been notified and are being offered support at this extremely difficult and traumatic time.
‘My thoughts and the thoughts of all of us at Thames Valley Police are with the boy’s family and his friends, and we would ask that their privacy is respected.
An earlier 13-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in a river near Ovingham, Northumberland, as police confirm a 37-year-old man died after struggling in the water at Brighton beach.
Report of a “sudden death” on a Scots beach makes no mention of “excessive heat”:
Man’s body found at popular Scots beach as cops rush to beauty spot
July 17, 2022
The body of a man was discovered at Scots beach last night as cops rushed to the popular beauty spot. Emergency crews raced to the scene at Tyninghame Beach in East Lothian yesterday afternoon. Officers also scrambled to the area at 4.20 pm after receiving reports that a man "suddenly died". When they arrived at the scene, they discovered the body of a 48-year-old man. Officers were still guarding the area late in the evening as detectives carried out their investigation. But police have confirmed today that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/9171559/mans-body-found-scots-beach/
Two “died suddenly” vacationing in Greece:
They think he is sunbathing, but he died on the bed: the last bath in Crete
July 18, 2022
His last swim in Crete. A British tourist died on a beach in Stalida, a tourist resort on the north coast of the Greek island. According to information from Cretapost, the 54-year-old was enjoying the sun and the sea lying on a lounger when he was probably taken ill. For hours he remained motionless on the deckchair, a detail that raised the suspicions of the lifeguards, who gave the alarm. A rescue team from the National Center for Emergency Care (EKAV) went to the scene and carried out the first resuscitation maneuvers. The tourist was rushed to the university hospital of Heraklion, but there was nothing more for him to do. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
Heartbreak after dad, 34, dies in Greece after suddenly collapsing on holiday
July 14, 2022
David Todd had just headed inside to watch a rugby match on the second day of his holiday in Greece when he collapsed
A dad-of-one who tragically died after he suddenly collapsed on holiday has been described as "the best person you could meet" by his devastated partner.
Sign maker David Todd, 34, was at the Hotel Pantheon in Kos, Greece, with partner Natalie Price to celebrate a friend's marriage when he collapsed on September 7, 2019, and tragically passed away. According to Wales Online, an inquest into Mr Todd's death was held at Gwent Coroners' Court, and heard the Newport resident had been complaining of heart problems before he passed out on the second day of his holiday, just after he'd headed inside to watch a rugby match.
Senior coroner Caroline Saunders heard Mr Todd had been suffering from worsening heart trouble in the months before he died, complaining of chest pain, dizziness, kidney pain, and trouble sleeping. He occasionally "jumped up" at night, and had taken to sleeping in another room at times to avoid scaring anyone. Mr Todd went to his local A&E department a number of times, including a visit in July 2019 when he was complaining of chest pain, but had no serious health issues and had returned normal results in scans.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/heartbreak-after-dad-34-dies-24484431
Loving Yorkshire mum to five girls dies from sepsis aged just 47
July 16, 2022
The best friend of a woman who passed away suddenly aged just 47, is now raising money to pay for her funeral costs to take the financial burden away from her children. Shelley Parkin, a mum-of-five from Keighley, passed away at Airedale Hospital on July 12. Her best friend of 27 years, Josephine Hudson, is now trying to raise money through GoFundMe to pay for her funeral costs.
Josephine paid tribute to her best friend and described her as the most “loving” person. She said: “Shelley was the most down-to-earth, most loving person. She worked a lot in care and everybody loved her.” ...
Now, Josephine is trying to stay strong for Shelley’s five girls and she says it is “heartbreaking” for them. Josephine says the five have gone through enough now and she wants to raise the money to pay for the funeral. On the GoFundMe, Josephine wrote: “I am writing this through heartache today to let people know that on Tuesday the 12th of July 2022, my best friend of 27 years Shelley Parkin Holmes passed away peacefully at Airedale Hospital. Shelley was very brave and battled pneumonia and sepsis for four weeks then lost her battle to pneumonia and sepsis at the young age of just 47."
Death of baby boy in Gloucestershire being investigated by police
July 18, 2022
Police are investigating after a baby boy died suddenly at a property. Emergency services were called to "a medical emergency" in Fishers Road, Berkeley, at about 10:40 BST on Sunday. A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson said: "Sadly, a young baby boy was subsequently pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics." Officers are investigating the death and the circumstances are being treated as unexplained. The baby's next of kin have been informed.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-62205386
“Died suddenly” in a lake:
Fairlop Waters: Teenager who died after entering lake formally named after police probe death with appeal
July 15, 2022
Police are continuing to investigate his 'unexpected' death
The boy who died after going for a late night swim at a country park has been named and pictured. Nicolae Topa, 17, from Chigwell, tragically passed away after he entered the lake at Fairlop Waters, but never returned back to shore, last Monday (July 4).
The Metropolitan Police were called to the Ilford park after 12.30am, along with the National Police Air Service, London Fire Brigade and the Marine Policing Unit. The teenager's body was recovered from the water on Monday evening after specialist divers searched the area.
His family has been informed and continues to be supported by specialist officers. No formal cause of death has been ruled, following a post-mortem examination on July 7, with further test results still to come.
With the pending test results, Nicolae’s death is being treated as unexpected. An inquest will be opened and adjourned in due course.
Detective Inspector Sean Treweek, from the East Area Command Unit, said: “This is an utterly tragic incident which has left Nicolae’s family and friends understandably devastated. Nicolae was with his friends that night and decided to enter the water on his own to swim.
"It was very dark and soon after he entered his friends lost sight of him. I know that Fairlop Waters is popular place for fishing and I would ask anyone who was there on the evening of Sunday, 3 July into the early hours of 4 July and may have heard or seen Nicolae in the water to get in contact so we can build as complete a picture of his last moments as possible.”
https://www.essexlive.news/news/essex-news/fairlop-waters-teenager-who-died-7336034Fairlop Waters:
Tributes paid to 'one of a kind' former Bishop's Castle mayor who died suddenly aged 52
July 13, 2022
Tributes have been paid to former Bishop's Castle mayor Karen Bavastock who has died aged 52. Bishop's Castle Town Council described the former councillor as a community stalwart who represented the town with such pride. Mayor Councillor Josh Dickin said: “Karen was a one of a kind, a real doer and a person who truly had the best interests of Bishop’s Castle at her heart.”
Karen died suddenly at home on June 9. Her funeral took place at St Michael and All Angels Church, Lydbury North on June 25.
A student at a high school whose assistant headteacher “died suddenly” last month:
Tributes to St Gabriel's RC pupil who died suddenly
July 13, 2022
A school community has been left devastated by the tragic death of one of its pupils. Harley Whittle, a pupil at St Gabriel's RC High School, died on Friday. The tragedy comes just months after the death of the school's assistant headteacher Mark Hargeaves who collapsed in the playground whilst on lunch time duty. The circumstances surrounding Harley's death are not known. The school says it is supporting the teenager's family during this time - and tributes to Harley have been paid on social media.
No age reported.
https://www.burytimes.co.uk/news/20275339.tributes-st-gabriels-rc-pupil-died-suddenly/
Popular Barrow sportsman Rod Heywood dies aged 75
July 14, 2022
A popular Barrow sportsman, regarded as a larger-than-life character, has died suddenly. Rod Heywood, 75, played cricket and rugby union for a number of years and later became a keen supporter of the Cumberland, now Cumbria, cricket side acting as team manager. His sporting interest started with his local Leven Valley cricket club before he moved on to Ulverston and then Barrow. He was tall, over 6ft, and had a unique style of keeping wicket – often claiming stumpings off his pads and catching the ball in his pads!
No cause of death reported.
https://cumbriacrack.com/2022/07/14/popular-barrow-sportsman-rod-heywood-dies-aged-75/
Tributes to popular Hull radio presenter who died suddenly aged 47
July 12, 2022
A popular Hull radio presenter has died after a sudden illness, aged just 47. Lincoln community radio station LCR FM has paid tribute to presenter Peter Marsham who passed away on July 1. Peter started his career at Kingstown Hospital Radio in Hull Royal Infirmary. Peter was currently presenting weekly shows on LCR FM 103.6 in Lincoln. The station has announced the sad news this week.
A spokesman said: “With a heavy heart we have some very sad news. On Friday, July 1 our dear friend and popular radio presenter Peter Marsham [died]. Our thoughts, prayers and love go to his children, parents, family, and friends at this difficult time.”
No cause of death reported.
Former TrustFord boss Stuart Foulds dies suddenly just months into his retirement
July 15, 2022
Former TrustFord chief executive and chairman Stuart Foulds has died suddenly.
Foulds, who would have turned 68 next month, only retired from the company at the beginning of this year, having taken on the roles in July 2017.
However, he died yesterday (Jul 14) after undergoing an operation following a heart attack some weeks ago.
‘Forever 23’: Tributes at passing of young Co Armagh man who was ‘always smiling’
July 12, 2022
Tributes have been pouring in following the sudden passing of a young County Armagh man over the weekend. Jack McKeown – affectionately known as Tiny Tang – died suddenly on Sunday. A funeral notice described the 23-year-old, from the Craigavon area, as a “dearly loved son, brother, uncle and friend to many”. Social media has been awash with tributes to the lorry driver and huge motors enthusiast who “always had a smile on his face”. The sheer scale of the tributes reflect not only how popular he was among his peers and those who knew him but how his devastating loss will be felt in the community. Many who worked alongside him, or knew him from his work, spoke of his “smile” – a young man “always smiling”.
No cause of death reported.
A mysterious accident:
Jaspal Saundh tragically died after 'losing control' of car on A66 near Appleby
July 13, 2022
A dedicated physiotherapist and football coach who ‘brought joy to everyone’ died after ‘losing control’ of his car, an inquest heard. Jaspal Saundh, from Maidenhead, died from a head injury as a result of the single vehicle crash in which he was the sole occupant, an inquest held at Cockermouth Coroner’s Court was told. The crash happened at around 9 am on Saturday, February 12 on the A66 at Ketland Moor near Appleby. The 24 year old, who was working as a physiotherapist at Flex Health in Hull, was travelling on the A66 to a friend’s wedding in Glasgow.
A witness to the collision told the inquest he was driving on the A66 when he saw a BMW ‘suddenly jump to the left’. He said: “As we were approaching the dual carriageway we saw a BMW car suddenly jump to the left and swerve back onto the carriageway before completely leaving the carriageway. It disappeared out of view into a ditch. I do not recall how many times it spun before falling into the ditch. I was shocked. I immediately exited my car to assist any occupants. I was trying to get a response from the driver. I do not know what caused him to lose control. I did not notice any poor driving or animal or object on the road.”
The witness said weather conditions were poor but visibility was good.
A woman who was sitting in Café 66 next to the A66 saw the accident out of the window, an inquest heard. She said she heard a ‘massive bang’ after seeing a red BMW ‘swerving over from side to side on the carriageway’ before leaving the road completely. The eyewitness dialled 999 and a team of six to eight firefighters attempted to gain entry into the vehicle, the inquest was told, and discovered the driver had died. A post mortem examination found Jaspal died of a massive head injury.
An investigation report conducted by a police officer in the collision unit revealed that an examination into the car found no faults in the vehicle. There was also no evidence that Jaspal was using his phone while driving and no phone calls were recorded. He was also found not to have been driving excessively fast.
The report considered driver distraction, micro-sleeping and aquaplaning (brought on by adverse weather conditions) as contributory factors to the loss of control which resulted in the collision. Coroner Dr Nicholas Shaw ruled a verdict of death due to a road traffic collision and said that Jaspal ‘most likely aquaplaned’ which is the ‘most likely reason’ as to why the car crashed but it is ‘impossible’ to pin down one specific reason.
Belfast priest described as 'true gentleman' following sudden death
July 15, 2022
There was shock and sadness last night following the sudden death of a popular north Belfast priest described as a "true gentleman". Tributes have been paid to Fr James (Jim) Madden after he took ill on Wednesday and died. The 61-year-old is understood to have been driving to visit his mother's grave in Carnmoney alongside his brother, who is visiting from the United States, when he suddenly became unwell. It is believed his brother was able to take control of the car.
A former prison chaplain to the US army and later chaplain in jails in Northern Ireland, Fr Madden (61) previously served in St Mary's Parish in Belfast. Just last year, he became administrator of Sacred Heart Parish in the city, where he was described as a "breath of fresh air".
No cause of death reported.
Darlington Wyvern Academy pays tribute to Chris Greaves after death at 47
July 14, 2022
A secondary school in Darlington has paid tribute to a much-loved teaching assistant and dad-of-five after his sudden death. Christopher Greaves had worked at Wyvern Academy in Branksome, for 13 years and was known for always going the extra mile. The 47-year-old leaves behind his wife, Rachel, and their five children; Elizabeth, 26, Hannah, 24, William, 21, Oliver 17, Edward, 16. He was also a grandfather to Ciaran, Harry, Grace and Lily.
No cause of death reported.
Tribute as mining entrepreneur Willie McLucas dies
July 14, 2022
Tribute has been paid to Scottish mining entrepreneur Willie McLucas, who has died aged 67. Western Gold Exploration Ltd said it is “deeply saddened by the sudden death” of Mr McLucas, who was a member of the company’s board of directors. The firm said Mr McLucas established his successful career as a mining financier at Waverley Mining, developing extensive knowledge of the mining industry from exploration through to production in coal, gold and base metals. His experience took him to Australia, Bolivia, Chile, France, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Turkey and Zimbabwe.
No cause of death reported.
Tom Slee, 56
July 14, 2022
Died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on 26th June 2022, aged 56 years. Funeral Service and Celebration of Tom's life will be held at the Parish Church of St James, Swimbridge on Monday 25th July at 1.00 pm, followed by burial at Bear Street Cemetery. We would also wish to meet Tom's friends afterwards at Portmore Golf Park. We know Tom would like his friends to be wearing calm, comfy, casual clothes!
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/SLEE/5053726
“Died suddenly” during sex game (?):
Rugby player dead in Florence, autopsy ordered. The woman's interrogation slips
July 17, 2022
Florence- Extreme sex and erotic games gone wrong. This is the hypothesis that the Florence police took into greater consideration of what happened in a room of the Hotel Continentale in Florence occupied by two English tourists. He, Ricky Bibey, a 40-year-old former rugby player, was found dead of an illness, possibly a heart attack, with no apparent external signs. She, 44, was rushed to the Careggi hospital in Florence after losing a lot of blood. Following the operation, it was precisely the wounds found on the woman's body that confirmed the thesis that it was an erotic game that ended in tragedy, and not a violent quarrel, as had been learned from some witnesses and from the first reconstructions of what happened in the hotel. Meanwhile, the woman's interrogation has been postponed: perhaps she will be heard tomorrow or in the next few days.
https://www.lanazione.it/firenze/cronaca/morto-hotel-firenze-1.7893760
One of the two deaths in greece dates from september 2019, pre-rollout. The article deals with the coroner’s inquest results. Better to delete,
Have you seen anything about seizures and death? My 39 year old nephew, blind and autistic, had a huge seizure on July 2 and almost died. His sister saved his life by sticking her finger down his throat.
He seized so hard he broke both of his hips and broke his left shoulder. He did not fall down he had been sleeping on a couch.
Doctors still don't know why. No previous history, no infection, no nothing. Maybe a genetic disorder, or possible osteoporosis. Still waiting for genetic testing results.
2 moderna's last year and a booster in February. ??????