In memory of those who 'died suddenly,' in the United Kingdom and Ireland, August 15-August 22
Rockers Stuart Anstis (48) and Frederick Waite, Jr. (55); top footballer David Armstrong (67); artist John O'Connor (65); famed football fan "dies in freak accident involving his own car"; & more
UNITED KINGDOM
Frederick Waite Jr. Dead at 55: Musical Youth Drummer Played on 'Pass the Dutchie'
August 22, 2022
Musical Youth drummer Frederick Waite Jr., the '80s music legend behind the hit song "Pass the Dutchie," which recently featured on Stranger Things Season 4, has died. Waite passed away in Birmingham, where Musical Youth were formed in 1979, on July 20, according to a city council notice. His cause of death is not known. Waite was 55.
The famed musician's passing was announced by Musical Youth. In a statement shared to Facebook, the band wrote, "We are sad to announce the passing of Musical Youth's drummer Frederick Waite Jr. Our thoughts go out to him and his family during this sad time." Musical Youth went on to share, "We have lost a musical legend, who inspired many young musicians over the last 40 years. Rest in Eternal Peace."
Heartbreak as former heavy metal guitarist from popular British band dies aged 48
August 23, 2022
Stuart Anstis, the former Cradle of Filth guitarist and Bastardsun founder, died at age 48 on Sunday, August 21. His wife Antoinette informed his fans and friends of the tragic news. “Rest in Peace, you were too beautiful for this world me, Lover,” she said. “Nothing will ever be the same again, Love Always and ever your Antoinette. Until we meet again…” No cause of death has been announced at this time.
Cradle of Filth frontman Dani Filth led tributes for his band’s former guitarist. Taking to Facebook on Tuesday, August 23, he wrote: “It is with a deeply saddened heart that I have heard of the passing of my former guitarist Stuart Anstis at 48. Stuart -despite our eventual differences - was an amazingly talented guitarist who brought a real sense of magick to everything he wrote in Cradle Of Filth. For a long time he and I were best of friends living in a small village here in Suffolk and despite that relationship eventually changing, it did nothing to diminish the fan’s appreciation of his creative flair and talent right up to the present day.”
https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/08/23/former-heavy-guitarist-british-band-dies/
Heartbreak as top English footballer from the 70s and 80s dies aged 67
August 22, 2022
Top English footballer and ex-England international David Armstrong has passed away aged 67, his former clubs made the announcement late on Sunday, August 21. The former Southampton player scored 71 times in 272 games and is credited with at least 29 assists during his time at the Saints where he starred from 1981-1987. Prior to that, David “Spike” Armstrong appeared 431 times for Middlesbrough in a 10-year career at Boro. He joined the club in 1971 and made his debut against Blackpool in April 1972. His success at club level led him to his first England call-up in 1980 and he represented his country three times in total. Currently, the English footballer’s cause of death has not been revealed.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/08/22/top-english-footballer-dies/
Man died from catastrophic brain injury after Astra Zeneca jab, inquest finds
August 17, 2022
The former rock singer, known simply as Zion, died at the age of 48 in May 2021 shortly after having a first dose of the jab. His fiancée, Vikki Spit, says Zion was a fit and healthy man who worked out regularly, but he began to experience severe headaches in the days after his vaccination. He received an emergency operation to relieve pressure on his brain, but could not be saved.
Vikki said: "They called at 4:30 in the morning and they told me that they had had to remove a massive piece of his skull to relieve the pressure on his brain. The pressure was huge, they didn't think he would ever wake up, and if he did he would be severely disabled and they believed it was the result of the Astra Zeneca vaccine. I woke my landlords up, they drove me to the hospital and I stayed with him until he was declared dead on 19 May."
In the HM Coroners concluding remarks, Karen Dilks said: "There is no evidence that earlier admission would have altered the sad outcome."
Speaking after the inquest, Vikki said she was 'heartened' that the coroner had recognised the link between the Astra Zeneca jab and Zion's death.
Female prisoner, 27, dies while being held in custody awaiting trial for assaulting a police officer
August 19, 2022
Elizabeth Holmes, 27, from Paisley, was found by prison officers on August 14 at women's prison HMP YOI Cornton Vale while she awaited trial for charges including assaulting a police officer and threatening and abusive manner. The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) have advised Police Scotland on the matter.
Police say her death is not being treated as suspicious but that enquiries are ongoing. 'Elizabeth Holmes, 27, a prisoner from HMP YOI Cornton Vale has died on August 14, 2022,' the statement read. 'She was remanded at Paisley Sheriff Court in 2022. Police Scotland have been advised and the matter reported to the Procurator Fiscal. A Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held in due course.'
A Police Scotland spokesperson added: 'At 3 am on Sunday, August 14, officers were called to HMP Cornton Vale, Stirling, following reports of a sudden death. A 27-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her death is not being treated as suspicious, and inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.'
No cause of death reported.
Heartbreaking tributes for young dad after sudden death as Celtic fans plan minute’s applause
August 19, 2022
Tributes have flooded in for a Celtic fan after his sudden death this week. Patrick Packer, from Glasgow, tragically passed away unexpectedly leaving behind his young son. His shattered loved ones shared the news on social media on Wednesday. And football fans are planning a minute's applause at Celtic's match against Hearts on Sunday afternoon.
No age or cause of death reported.
Reported on August 14:
Sudden death of Torquay boy devastates local community
August 14, 2022
A year ten student, Ben Oliver, from Teign school and one of Torquay United’s biggest supporters, died suddenly last weekend. The local community is devastated by the loss, with supporters of Torquay United setting up a GoFundMe page to raise money for a flag and plaque to be made on the football ground in his memory. The original goal was to raise £500, but this has been surpassed with £3660 being raised at the time of publication of this article. Any additional money will be given to the family to help with funeral costs.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://afipn.com.au/sudden-death-of-torquay-boy-devastates-local-community/
Sudden death of Argyll lawyer
August 18, 2022
Argyll lawyer Ruben Murdanaigum has passed away after collapsing in the street. Originally from Mauritius, where he grew up in poverty, Mr Murdanaigum qualified as a solicitor in Scotland in 1980 and founded his own practice, Rubens Solicitors, in 2000. Prior to establishing his practice, he served as a fiscal depute in Paisley and lectured on human rights law in Turkey. He often travelled to Barbados, where he planned to retire. He collapsed in Lochgilphead, where his office was based, and could not be revived despite the efforts of passers-by and paramedics.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/sudden-death-of-argyll-lawyer
Philip Tye died suddenly at the aged of 72
August 23, 2022
The family of a beloved sportsman and former publican who died suddenly at the age of 72 has paid tribute. Philip John Tye was born on April 14, 1950, in Quidenham, near Attleborough – the first of many Norfolk villages he would go on to call home. As well as being known for playing a variety of sports, he was also a familiar face behind the bar.
Paying tribute to him, his family said: “Everyone who knew Philip will remember him for his hospitality, jokes, and humour. He was a real character and always had time for everyone and loved to banter.”
No cause of death reported.
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/obituaries/obituary-sportsman-and-former-publican-philip-tye-72-9229118
Darran 'Boyo' Boyce, 55
August 23, 2022
Hull - Passed away suddenly on 10th August 2022, aged 55 years. Much loved husband to Tracy, and loving dad to Sam, treasured brother to Donna, and son of John and the late Doreen, in-law, uncle and great-uncle who will be sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/boyce/5062589
Daniel Stewart, 56
August 23, 2022
Perth - Suddenly but peacefully on Thursday 11th August 2022, Daniel, aged 56. Extremely loved father of Craig Stewart, treasured brother to Janice Jacqueline and Neil, adored Grandad to Kaiden, Mckenzie, Lilly and Willow. Uncle to Stephen, Dee, Donna, Stacey, Jamie and Lewis. A stepfather figure to Liam Beale and a grandad figure to little Riley. He was loved and treasured by many.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/stewart/5062690
Paul Adams, 48
August 23, 2022
Burton Upon Trent - It is with great sadness that the family announce the sudden passing of Paul. Well liked and respected work colleague to many at Argos and a friend to many who will be greatly missed.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/adams/5062740
Rosemary Jane Smith, 31
August 23, 2022
St. Albans - S.R.N., R.M.N., a beloved daughter, fiance and identical twin sister died suddenly aged 31 years - spontaneous subarachnoid haemorrhage - while on holiday in Cyprus. Here one second gone the next but not forgotten by those that knew and loved her. Very much loved and missed, remembered for her loyalty, time given, kindness, love and care for animals, fun and laughter and a lot more
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/smith/5062664
Kathryn Abbott, 47
August 22, 2022
Liverpool - Suddenly at home. Aged 47 years. Devoted Mum of Sam, dearly loved Daughter of Pauline and Jimmy (deceased). Loving Sister of Paula & Michael. Dear Auntie to Faye Elizabeth. "In our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day."
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/abbott/5062478
James Carrington, 55
August 22, 2022
Liverpool - Suddenly at home aged 55 years. Reunited with mum Marie and dad Jimmy. Will be very sadly missed by all his loving family and friends.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/carrington/5062529
Gary John Tripp, 56
August 22, 2022
Hull - Passed away suddenly on 9th August 2022 aged 56. Much loved son of Mavis & the late George and brother to Steven. Dearly loved & greatly missed.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/tripp/5062465
Brian Fegan
August 20, 2022
Belfast - Passed away suddenly on 18th August 2022 R.I.P. Beloved son of Brian and Alice, much loved brother of John and James and devoted father of Taylor. Very deeply regretted by his sorrowing Mother, father, brothers, son and wider family circle. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://www.funeraltimes.com/brianfegan80418606
David John Hughes, 69
August 19, 2022
Stoke - Suddenly on Friday 29th July, 2022 David John aged 69 passed away peacefully at home in Great Haywood. Loving husband to Cheryl, loving father to Thomas David, cherished and loved son of Frank and Elaine, loved and missed brother of Ian and loved uncle and godfather to Adam. Will be sadly missed by all family and friends.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/hughes/5062181
Steven Pople, 60
August 18, 2022
Derby - Steven Pople passed away suddenly at home on 8th August 2022, aged 60 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/pople/5061951
Sarah Tullin, 42
August 17, 2022
Newcastle Upon Tyne - (West End) Unexpectedly but peacefully on 5th August, aged 42 years. Sarah. Beloved Wife of Paul. Dearly loved Mam of Jack. Also, a dear Sister of Stacy and Emma, and a dear Daughter and Auntie. Sarah will be dearly missed by all the family.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/tullin/5061511
Anne Watt, 61
August 17, 2022
Newcastle upon Tyne - Passed away suddenly on 9th August 2022, aged 61 years. She was a wonderful and much loved mum of Natalya and Alexandre. Beloved sister of Michael, David and Helen, a treasured auntie, godmother and special friend to many.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/watt/5061450
James McQueeney, 51
August 17, 2022
Middlesbrough - (Formerly Kevin James Brear) Suddenly on August 8th James aged 51 years. A much loved and dearly missed son, brother, father and uncle also sadly missed by all his family.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/mcqueeney/5061307
Euan Robert Limmack, 36
August 17, 2022
Carnoustie - MA, MSc (Econ) Born Stirling 14 August 1986, died suddenly at home in Carnoustie on the evening of Wednesday 3rd August 2022 from a heart attack. Much beloved son of Robin and Agnes Limmack, brother of Mark and brother-in-law of Erin. Will be sorely missed but resting now with his Lord.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/limmack/5061322
Pete Fox, 69
August 18, 2022
Scunthorpe - Unexpectedly at home on the 5th of August 2022, aged 69 years. Son of the late Rubie and Harry, brother to Martin, Keith, Linda, Susan, Wendy, Ann and Helen, uncle, brother-in-law and friend to many.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/fox/5061787
Katrine Elizabeth Mustad
August 18, 2022
Swansea - It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the loss of our most beloved daughter Katrine Elizabeth Mustad. Katrine passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday 4th August. Everyone who knew Katrine has lost a shining light in their lives and she will be missed every day by her Mother & Stepfather, Father and Stepmother, sister, step-sisters, step-brother, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/mustad/5061849
Mark Leslie Burrows, 42
August 19, 2022
Jacksdale - Passed away suddenly on 16th July 2022, aged 42 years. In our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day. A face is from our household gone, a voice we loved is stilled, a chair is vacant in our home, which never can be filled.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/burrows/5062011
Michael Hempson Putt, 65
Plymouth - Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on 8th August 2022, aged 65 years. Loving husband of Wendy, proud father of Olle and Laura, devoted grandfather to Maya, Phoebe, Charlotte, Bobby and Harri. Mike lived life to the full, loved to help others and make people laugh. Rugby was his passion. Mike played for Old Technicians and enjoyed watching them too. He will be missed by all that knew him.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/putt/5061706
Ian Adamson, 45
August 19, 2022
Whickham - Suddenly at home on 15th August 2022 aged 45 years Ian. Dearly loved dad of Jamie, much loved son of Vera and Arthur, loving brother of Gayle and the late Mark, dear uncle of Mia and Tristan and dearest stepdad of Sophie. Will be sadly missed by all the family.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/adamson/5062132
Diane Lumley, 62
August 19, 2022
Newcastle - Suddenly at home on 8th August 2022 aged 62 years. Diane, beloved wife of the late Geordie, dearly loved mam of Kevin & Marc, much loved grandma of Thomas & Joseph, loving sister of John, Robert & Stuart and also a dear aunt.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/lumley/5062179
Frank Andrew James Wood, 62
August 19, 2022
Ashington - Suddenly at home on 4th August 2022, aged 62 years. Beloved son of Edith and Ernest, dear brother of Paul.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/wood/5061966
Andrew Philip Spencer, 58
August 19, 2022
Tewkesbury - formerly Churchdown, Gloucester. Passed away suddenly on June 29th 2022 at home aged 58. Son of the late Rodney & Ann Spencer. Much loved by all his family and friends. He will be sadly missed.
No cause of death reported.
https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/spencer/5062149
IRELAND
Tributes paid to Dundalk artist John O’Connor
August 19, 2022
Tributes have been paid to local artist John O’Connor, 65, Seatown Place, who died suddenly on Wednesday August 17th. Born in 1957, John grew up in Blackrock, Co Dublin, and studied art at Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design, graduating in 1980. A talented painter, he was awarded the Sir Alfred Beit award for painting 1980 and first prize in student section Claremorris Open 1980. He took up a post as art teacher in O’Fiaich College in 1983 and is remembered as a teacher who encouraged students, inspiring many to go on to pursue their own careers as artists.
John was also a keen sportsman. He was a member of Dundalk Tennis Club and is remembered as a skillful player. He also enjoyed playing golf and swimming. In his earlier years, he had ran a number of marathons and was often seen cycling around town or out to Blackrock. His passion for sport saw him travelling to events such as the Wimbledon tennis championships and to the Irish Open.
No cause of death reported.
A fatal “vaxxident”:
Crash Horror: Irish footie world in shock as club legend dies in freak accident involving his own car
August 19, 2022
Derek ‘Mono’ Monaghan - a well-known fan and club volunteer at Bohs - died in the incident close to his native Cabra, Dublin, on Wednesday night. Sources described the crash in the Grangegorman area of the capital as a freak accident. Cops have launched an investigation into Mono’s death, but it is understood it is being treated as a tragic accident.
A Garda spokesperson told the Irish Sun: “Gardai attended the scene of an incident on private property in the Grangegorman area of Dublin 7 at approximately 6.30 pm on Wednesday, 17th August, 2022. “A man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene. His body has been removed to Dublin City Mortuary where a post-mortem will be conducted at a later date. A woman in her 70s sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital. Garda enquiries are ongoing.”
Tributes have poured for ‘Mono’ who had worked for the League of Ireland club as a volunteer, as bar manager, PA announcer and match steward. As the death of the lifelong fan left the local game reeling, shocked staff at Bohs appealed for funds to help Mono’s loved ones.
Woman dies after collapsing on Highland hike as tributes paid to 'beautiful soul'
August 16, 2022
Tributes have been paid to a "hardworking" woman who died after collapsing as she took part in a Scots charity hike. Laura Marcelin, from Kilworth in Cork, Ireland, was completing a 13-mile route as part of the Great Wilderness Challenge on Saturday when she tragically passed away. Emergency services, including medical teams, paramedics, Dundonnell Mountain Rescue and the Coastguard all attended after the incident at Inveran in the Highlands.
PDG Helicopters carried out a successful evacuation plan for more than 200 people still out on three routes after the road into Poolewe, Wester Ross, was closed by police. Following the devastating news tributes have flooded in from the 44-year-old's heartbroken family and friends as a fundraiser was launched to help 'bring her home'.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/woman-dies-after-collapsing-highland-27751236
Brave Irish girl, 10, who 'brought sunshine wherever she went' dies 'unexpectedly' as tributes paid
August 19, 2022
Tributes are pouring in from across the country after the untimely death of Rowena Carroll. The 10-year-old’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief in Arklow, Co Wicklow as she was laid to rest on Sunday. Rowena, who "brought sunshine with her wherever she went", passed away on Wednesday 10 August after battling a short illness. She was diagnosed with an illness late last year and was extremely brave during her treatment.
No cause of death reported.
Scottish mountain bike champion Rab Wardell dies following cardiac arrest
https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/scottish-mountain-bike-champion-rab-wardell-dies-following-cardiac-arrest/