In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Egypt, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Israel and Russia, October 23-October 30, 2023
Egyptian journo Adel Omran; Sierra Leonian popstar MOS-B; Ghanian footballer Robert Eshun (49); Israeli schoolgirl Tamar Chaya Torpiashvili (9, heart attack); Russian hurdler Svetlana Laukhova; & more
EGYPT
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Adel Omran, Associated Press video producer in Libya, dies at 46
October 28, 2023
Cairo — Adel Omran, a video producer in chaos-stricken Libya for The Associated Press, has died. He was 46. Omran died at his family home in the Egyptian Mediterranean city of Port Said early Friday after suffering a heart attack, his family said.
SIERRA LEONE
International Popstar MOS-B Died after Suffering Cardiac arrest
October 24, 2023
MOS-B, a well-known and multi-award-winning composer and musician from Sierra Leone, unfortunately died in France on October 21, 2023, most likely from a heart attack. The music industry and MOS-B’s fans, who are mourning the loss of a great music icon, have been rocked by the news of their passing.
No age reported.
Mos-B’s website advertised his single “Vaccinate” and he stated the following about the song:
“I encourage Africans and the rest of the world to vaccinate,” Mos-B told Music In Africa. “The inspiration came from a British friend behind the Spratley Charity Foundation and a call from a Sierra Leonean radio broadcaster who called me to suggest that I do a song encouraging Sierra Leoneans and Africans to vaccinate. The song style I chose this time is funk and there is a little touch of African sounds.” Mos-B noted that he was unhappy with the rollout of vaccines in Africa. “I feel like Africans are not taking the vaccination too serious,” he said.
The song can be heard here:
https://m.soundcloud.com/mos-b_productions/vaccinate
GHANA
A footballer “died suddenly”:
Former Asante Kotoko winger Robert Eshun tragically passes away in London at 49
October 24, 2023
The ex-Ghana international, according to GHANASoccerNet, reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest while driving to work on Monday. Known by his popular alias "Ebo Electric" he is notably remembered for his significant contribution during the 1990 FA Cup Final.
NIGERIA
Man gets heart attack in Paseo del Pescador
October 30, 2023
A man, whose identity is unknown, had a heart attack on Sunday night in Paseo del Pescador. The man died while taking a walk, allegedly after suffering a cardiac arrest. Elements of the municipal fire brigade arrived at the scene, who tried to revive him, but he no longer presented vital signs.
No age reported.
SOUTH AFRICA
Medical Emergency Claims Passenger’s Life at South Africa’s OR Tambo Airport
October 26, 2023
A passenger who was waiting to board a domestic flight at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg died on Saturday morning after suffering a medical emergency in the airport lounge, according to airport authorities. The incident happened around 11:30 am on October 21, 2023, in the Bidvest lounge of the airport. The passenger, whose name and age have not been disclosed, had been preparing to fly to George in the Western Cape.
No age or cause of death reported.
ISRAEL
Israeli Girl, 9, Dies a Week After Suffering Cardiac arrest During Rocket Siren
October 29, 2023
Tamar Chaya Torpiashvili, aged nine, from the southern Israeli city of Ashdod, passed on Saturday, a week after going into cardiac arrest during a rocket alert siren as she and her family rushed into shelter. “Sadly, despite the doctors’ best efforts, nine-year-old Tamar died on Saturday night,” Ashdod’s Assuta medical center said in a statement. “She was evacuated to the hospital a week ago on Friday after suffering cardiac arrest during a siren. The hospital shares in the family’s grief.” Medics are trying to establish what caused the heart failure in a young child. “Some have a heightened sensitivity to adrenaline in very large dozes and that could cause cardiac problems,” the director of pediatric intensive care at the hospital told the Ynet news site. “This represents an extremely rare occurrence, and we are looking into the incident. We will have answers later.” Tamar's father eulogized her: "G-d gave us a gift for nine years and ten months" He also addressed the people of Israel with gratitude, "Thanks to your prayers, we were privileged to spend another week with her during which we showered her with endless love until she took her last breath"
RUSSIA
Ural footballer Dmitriev will miss the RPL match with Dynamo due to the death of his mother
October 28, 2023
“Terrible news came today for our midfielder Igor Dmitriev. His mother died. We express our most sincere condolences to our player. We are with you. Igor is urgently leaving home and will miss the match against Dynamo,” the message says. The footballer’s mother, Svetlana Laukhova, was a ten-time Russian champion in hurdles and was 50 years old. In December 2022, at the age of 59, Igor’s father, former Zenit St. Petersburg striker Sergei Dmitriev, died. Igor Dmitriev is a graduate of the Zenit Academy. His debut in the RPL with Ural took place on July 22, 2023.
No cause of death reported.
An oil exec “died suddenly”:
Russia, Lukoil boss dies due to sudden illness: another excellent death
October 24, 2023
Vladimir Nekrasov, 66-year-old head of the board of directors of Lukoil, Russia's largest oil company, has died suddenly. This is the third Lukoil executive to die since the start of the war in Ukraine. "It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden death" of Nekrasov, we read in a note from Lukoil cited by the Tass news agency. According to what we read, the manager died of "acute heart failure". Nekrasov was born in 1957 and worked in the oil industry for 50 years.
A soldier “died suddenly”:
Alexei Churikov from the Saratov region died in the NVO zone
October 27, 2023
Saratov - In the course of performing military duty in the zone of a special military operation, a resident of the Saratov region, Alexei Churikov, died suddenly. As the head of the Balashovsky district, Pavel Petrakov, said in a telegram channel on October 27, Alexei Churikov was born on June 9, 1975 [48] in Nalchik. He studied at the Voronezh Technical School, after which he worked in the power grids of Balashov.
No cause of death reported.
In Kostroma, One of the most famous marketers died suddenly
October 26, 2023
Kostroma - Vyacheslav Lavrov, who was engaged in the promotion of a large shopping center, was only 42 years old. Vyacheslav Lavrov passed away in Kostroma. He is known to many Kostroma residents as a marketer of the Collage Shopping Center. It was Vyacheslav who was engaged in the development of the shopping facility, and he did it creatively and with soul.
No cause of death reported.
Sergei Gilmutdinov, 45
October 28, 2023
Zavolzhe - Beloved husband, father, son, brother Sergei Gilmutdinov [45] passed away suddenly.
No cause of death reported.
Alexei Leonidovich Grechukhin
October 24, 2023
Podporozye - On 24.10.2023, my beloved husband, father, grandfather and just a wonderful person - Alexei Leonidovich Grechukhin - died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.
Victoria Sergeevna Usmaeva
October 23, 2023
On 22.10.2023, my friend Victoria Sergeevna Usmaeva passed away.
No age or cause of death reported.
Note: this is clearly a young woman from her image and people are baffled by the death in the comments: "So young. Very, very sorry. To live and to live only."
Natalia Konstantinovna Syrova
October 23, 2023
Beloresk, Republic of Bashkortostan - Natalia Konstantinovna Syrova died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.
Sergey Nikolaevich Vegera
October 20, 2023
Beloresk, Republic of Bashkortostan - Sergey Nikolaevich Vegera died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.
Valery Sergeevich Petrov
October 19, 2023
Beloresk, Republic of Bashkortostan - Valery Sergeevich Petrov died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.
I spent a little time looking up the phrase "decesso eccellente" and it does actually seem to mean what it says it means. Which means the publication 'thesoundcheck dot it' is applauding the death of a Russian businessman, still following on from the Russophobia created during the Ukraine war. Despicable on top of being horrific.