In memory of those who “died suddenly” in France, Bel., Holland, Germany, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Czech Rep., Moldova, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Portugal and Spain, Feb. 13-Feb. 20
Belgian rocker Peter Renkens; German rocker Michael Kupper, pole vaulter Tim Lobinger; Finnish tuba player Petri Keskitalo, Olympian Mikaela Fabricious-Bjerre; Portuguese rocker Joao Monteiro; & more
Other notables: retired Polish heavyweight champ Grzegorz Skrzecz; Czech diplomat Jakub Dürr, surgeon Vladislav Třeška; Serbian journalist Ivan Jurašin; Bulgarian country singer Roy Sturn; and, in Spain, El Pais editor Henry Delgado Henao.
FRANCE
Malansac. Martine Ryo-Vaillant, municipal councillor, has died
February 20, 2023
Morgane Rétho, mayor of Malansac (Morbihan), announces the death of Martine Ryo-Vaillant, which occurred on the night of Friday, February 17 to Saturday, February 18, 2023. She had been elected municipal councilor in June 2022. Aged 42, mother of three children, Martine Ryo-Vaillant had been fighting since September against an incurable cancer. "Despite her struggle and her strength, this disease, which she called patience, carried her away."
Killed in a “vaxxident”:
A man in his 70s dies at the wheel of his vehicle
February 19, 2023
Around 7:40 a.m. this Sunday, February 19, 2023, the Lannion firefighters intervened on boulevard de la Fayette, in Lannion (Côtes-d'Armor), where they found the death of a septuagenarian in his vehicle. According to the police station, the man, born in 1945, would have been the victim of a heart attack at the wheel, which would have led to a loss of consciousness and therefore the loss of control of the vehicle.
Nîmes. A man dies on a bus
February 17, 2023
A man aged about 70 years old is taken with a heart ailment in the trambus T2 Thursday, February 16 at the end of the day road from Avignon to Nimes. Despite the rapid intervention of emergency services, firefighters and Samu, the passenger died on the spot.
Johan Courteaux is no longer
February 15, 2023
It is with dismay and emotion that the people of Liffolais learned of the death of Johan Courteaux, who suddenly occurred at the dawn of his 50th birthday, at his home on February 12th. Born in April 1973, he was the eldest child of Hélène and Richard. After school, Johan Courteaux had headed for a butcher's CAP before entering the working life at the butcher's shop in Clinchamp and Manois; in 2011 he joined the Grégoire butcher's shop on the rue de l'Église in Liffol which he took over on his own in 2014. Johan was passionate about football and hunting. February 12 was his last hunting Sunday, succumbing the same evening to a heart attack, leaving a whole family in pain and confusion.
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BELGIUM
Peter Renkens of Confetti's ("The sound of C") has passed away
February 14, 2023
Peter Renkens passed away. He was the frontman of Confetti's, a Belgian newbeat group that scored a huge hit in the late 1980s with "The sound of C". Renkens turned 55 years old, it is not yet known what caused his death. Renkens worked as a waiter in the discotheque Confetti's in Brasschaat and the song and the video clip of "The Sound of C" were originally intended as a promotional stunt for the discotheque, but immediately made the music formation Confetti's immensely popular with the genre that was given the name new beat.
No cause of death reported.
Belgian soccer goalie Arne Espeel dead at 25 after collapsing on field
February 14, 2023
Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel died after he collapsed on the pitch on Saturday moments after saving a penalty for his team. He was 25. According to reports in Belgian media, Espeel saved the spot kick but dropped to the ground afterward. Emergency services rushed to help Espeel and tried to revive him with a defibrillator, but he was pronounced dead shortly after he was taken to a hospital. A cause of death is not yet known.
A teacher “died suddenly”:
The GTI in Beveren has to say goodbye to teacher Danny Billiet (60) unexpectedly.
February 15, 2023
Danny Billiet was supposed to celebrate his retirement party at the Municipal Technical Institute on Friday, but unfortunately it never came to that. The teacher died unexpectedly in his sleep last week. The management therefore organized a tribute, so that colleagues and students could say goodbye to Mr. Billiet in an appropriate manner. “Danny had proudly told about his plans when he would retire at school, but last Thursday the news came about his sudden death,” says director Martine Mannaerts.
No cause of death reported.
Construction entrepreneur and football chairman Patrick (59) suddenly passed away
February 14, 2023
Affligem - At his home in Hekelgem, construction entrepreneur and football chairman Patrick De Doncker suddenly passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 59. Patrick De Doncker founded the construction company of the same name and was chairman of several football clubs.
No cause of death reported.
Ahmed, 11, member of the Morlanwelz karate club, dies after feeling unwell on the shiai-jo at the Hainaut Cup in Boussu
February 13, 2023
Sunday afternoon, the Hainaut karate cup was interrupted following a tragedy. Ahmed, a young eleven-year-old karateka, member of the Morlanwelz-Carnières club, fainted while he was on the shiai-jo. The Morlanwelz karate club and the Ressaix municipal school are in mourning. Ahmed, 11, died after feeling unwell during the Hainaut karate cup in Boussu.
No cause of death reported.
Pol Meerschman, 60
February 16, 2023
So unexpected, so suddenly.
No cause of death reported.
Kurt Hudders, 48
February 15, 2023
Kurt Hudders, born in Oostende 7 November 1974, died at home unexpectedly, Veurne 9 February 2023
No cause of death reported.
Reported on February 12:
Steven Vanmarsenille, 51
February 12, 2023
Partner of Martine Van Hecke, born in Sint-Truiden on January 4, 1972 and died in Landen on February 11, 2023. William Stevens wrote: Condolences. Lots of strength with the sudden loss.
No cause of death reported.
Reported on February 9:
Peter Bedert, 56
February 9, 2023
Peter Bedert, born in Oostende 12 September 1966, died suddenly in Oostende 8 February 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Billen Stefaan 66
February 9, 2023
Born in Leuven on March 19, 1956 and passed away unexpectedly in UZ Leuven campus Gasthuisberg on February 8, 2023.
No cause of death reported.
NETHERLANDS
Grave - former carnival prince dies during party
February 19, 2023
During the carnival party in Grave, former prince Harrie de Greeff (67) suddenly died. The local carnival association Pothuusburg reports this to Omroep Brabant. Despite his death, the party continues on Sunday evening, which would have been his wish, according to the relatives.
No cause of death reported.
Famous ice cream man Carlo Guida passed away
February 17, 2023
Almere - The well-known ice cream man Carlo Guida died unexpectedly on Monday. Many Almeerders knew him from his ice cream cart Jonicoijs. Guida turned 61 years old.
No cause of death reported.
Maastricht - On February 12 our former member Lou Maas died unexpectedly age 57
February 16, 2023
Sunday, February 12, our former member Lou Maas passed away unexpectedly at the age of 57. In his time, Lou was a very deserving athlete in the longer distances.
No cause of death reported.
In Memoriam: Anouk Vedder (19)
February 14, 2023
Anouk Vedder, second-year Forensic Investigation student, brought joy wherever she went. She had a big heart, wanted everyone to feel comfortable and organized that. And she was a model student, who also sometimes doubted her abilities. Vedder passed away on Saturday February 5 at the age of 19.
No cause of death reported.
Deceased person found in Overschie home
February 12, 2023
Rotterdam - On Sunday evening, a deceased person was found in a house on Landzichtstraat in Overschie. An acquaintance saw the victim lying in the house around 7:30 p.m. and raised the alarm. Several emergency services, including the Mobile Medical Team, the police and the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee, rushed to the scene, but all help came too late, the victim had already died. Police are investigating the death. Employees of Forensic Investigation will come to the scene to investigate. The police spokesperson said later in the evening that the victim died of natural causes. This has emerged from the research.
No age or cause of death reported.
Brigitte Spierings, 67
February 16, 2023
Early this morning we were hit with the sad message about the sudden death of board member/trainer Brigitte Spierings. This sudden death affects us all and is a great loss for our association.
No cause of death reported.
Wiel Tonies, 73
February 14, 2023
We received the sad message that Wiel Tonies (73) from Beek suddenly passed away on February 13th. Wiel lived on "de Eland" in Beek and was active in many associations, including Vox Virorum and the Hofbrouwers. We wish his wife Anneke, his children and grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends a lot of strength in coping with this great loss.
No cause of death reported.
Michiel van Maanen, 39
February 13, 2023
There are no words of condolence for this sudden loss.
No cause of death reported.
GERMANY
Former Running Wild Guitarist Michael Kupper Has Died at 65, Fans Mourn Legend
February 19, 2023
Guitarist Michael “Majk Moti” Kupper, who played with German heavy metal act Running Wild between 1985 and 1990, has died at 65, former bassist Jens Becker and former drummer Stefan Schwarzmann confirmed via social media this past Friday (Feb. 17). No cause of death has been given at this point. In his Facebook post, Becker (who was with Running Wild from 1987 – 1992) wrote: “RIP my old friend. Have a safe trip dear Majk.” Similarly, Schwarzmann stated, “Very sad news I received today. R.I.P. Majk Moti,” while the band’s official Instagram page posted the following yesterday (Feb. 18): “R.I.P. brother (Majk Moti 29th August, 1957 — 16th February, 2023).”
The far-right journalist Jürgen Schwab is dead
February 20, 2023
The right-wing extremist publicist and former NPD theorist Jürgen Schwab died on February 16 at the age of 55. For many years, the Socialist-revolutionary nationalist had the goal of advancing intellectualization in the environment of the NPD. The project did not get beyond initial attempts. Schwab made his last public appearance on December 10, 2022 at the 2nd Network Day of the NPD event "Deutsche Stimme" in the Brandenburg town of Lauchhammer. Schwab, already visibly physically battered, discussed at the panel discussion "Nation- State - Empire - Region - Ethnos: How do we secure the future of the peoples?“
No cause of death reported.
Glamour left him cold: Hello Concerts co-founder Walter Czermak is dead
February 20, 2023
Walter Czermak, co-founder of Hello Concerts, died unexpectedly on Friday at the age of 69. He was a music manager for over 40 years. His passion was for something else. [paywall]
No cause of death reported.
An entrepreneur “died suddenly”:
Mourning for Dr. Josef Packowski, founder of the Camelot Group
February 20, 2023
Dr. Josef Packowski, founder of the Camelot Group [business management consultants], died unexpectedly last Thursday after a short serious illness. Camelot mourns the loss of an extraordinary entrepreneur and thought leader. His life's work will be continued in his spirit. For almost three decades, Dr. Josef Packowski has been the chairman of the Camelot Group, which he founded. On February 16, 2023, the entrepreneur unexpectedly passed away. He leaves behind a life's work, which he led to worldwide success.
No age or cause of death reported.
Former pole vaulter Tim Lobinger died from cancer
February 16, 2023
Former track and field athlete Tim Lobinger has lost his battle with cancer. As our editorial team learned on Thursday from several confidential sources outside the immediate family, the former pole vaulter succumbed to cancer at the age of 50. In the evening, the family confirmed that Lobinger died on Thursday in Munich. "The former pole vaulting legend fell asleep peacefully in a close circle, he did not lose the fight, but won it in his own way," the family told RTL. Lobinger was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia back in 2017. In March 2022, he himself announced that the cancer had returned. Last October, he was already preparing the public for a possible demise. "There will be no more healing for me. My cancer is too aggressive“
Dortmund's digital mastermind is dead: Dr. Jan Fritz Rettberg was only 43 years old
February 20, 2023
As part of the "Smart City" project, Rettberg has been working for years, for example, on intelligent trash cans, clever street lights or a digital parking system in Dortmund. In 2018 he took over the CIO. Among other things, he is responsible for the charging stations for electric cars at the street lights in Dortmund and has shaped the digitization of the city. "The death of Fritz Rettberg is a great loss and has made me deeply saddened," Mayor Thomas Westphal was quoted in a press release on Monday (February 20) on Rettberg's death. He was a fine person, a pleasant and highly valued colleague, as well as an innovative and creative mind.
No cause of death reported.
Lauben's mayor Florian Gröger has died unexpectedly
February 19, 2023
Florian Gröger, mayor of the municipality of Lauben, died unexpectedly on Friday at the age of 42. The consternation in the village of 3300 inhabitants is great. The people of Lauben elected Florian Gröger as mayor in November 2021, after he had held the post temporarily for several months – his predecessor had resigned in August 2021 for health reasons. As the vice-mayor, Florian Gröger stepped in, then decided to run. As a long-time chairman of a music band, he was strongly rooted in the community of Lauben. He leaves his wife and daughter.
No cause of death reported.
Well-known Bielefeld restaurateur dies at his own concert
February 18, 2023
The Sinatra performer Enrico De Carlo left the stage and collapsed. The chef and artist died at the age of 60. Family, friends and fans are grieving. [paywall]
No cause of death reported.
"Suddenly and unexpectedly": the life partner of the model agent has passed away
February 17, 2023
Ted Linows (64) Modeling agency "Mega Models" is a permanent institution in Hamburg. Together with his long-time partner Wolfhard Münter (53), he has thus established himself in the fashion world. The agency has covered top models such as Nadja Auermann (51), Toni Garrn (30) and Eva Herzigova (49), among others. Now Ted Linow's partner, who was also very close friends with top model Tatjana Patitz, has passed away. He would have celebrated his 54th birthday on February 22, but died shortly before. Ted Linow explains the circumstances to BUNTE.de: "My partner died suddenly and unexpectedly at noon on February 11 from heart failure. The emergency services arrived very quickly, but there was nothing more they could do for him."
A historian “died suddenly”:
Obituary: Claudia Hiepel deceased
February 16, 2023
The UDE mourns the loss of Prof. Claudia Hiepel. The historian died unexpectedly on the night of February 14 at the age of 55. "She was a reliable support in teaching, a researcher with an international reputation and a committed employee in all matters of the university," the colleagues of the faculty emphasize.
No cause of death reported.
A coach “died suddenly”:
Beautiful football coach Christian Lais died
February 15, 2023
Only in January he had extended his contract for the upcoming football season, on Saturday afternoon Christian Lais was still on the line at the test match of FC Schönau in Au-Wittnau. The 57-year-old died on Sunday. "FC Schönau was deeply dismayed and with infinite sadness last Sunday surprised by the sudden death of its district league coach Christian "Kosch" Lais," the club announced on Monday. "It is impossible to put into words what a huge gap Kosch's death will leave. He was not only a coach for FC Schönau. Above all, he was an important human support for the team and for the whole club. From one second to the next, football is absolutely receding into the background for us as a club".
No cause of death reported.
Dead Munich man recovered from Lake Walchensee
February 16, 2023
On Wednesday afternoon, a 48-year-old Munich man died in Lake Walchensee. At about 12.30 pm, the Integrated Control Center was informed that a man dressed only in swimming trunks was lying lifeless in the water, which was only four degrees cold, on the northwest bank. Emergency services were then able to recover the person from a depth of three meters, but he was already dead. According to initial findings, there is no evidence of external fault. The criminal investigation Service of the Criminal police Weilheim has taken over the investigation to clarify the circumstances of the death. Currently, there is a lot of evidence for a clinical-medical cause such as a heart attack or circulatory problems or an accident without any other parties involved, as a result of which the man could have died, according to the police.
NORWAY
Rachel lived 18 years and 104 days
February 18, 2023
Rachel is 17 years old, and the list of what she wants to do with her life is long.[..] The first day of school after the summer holiday last year, 2022, Rachel feels bad and goes home before lunch. The same the next day. At the same time, her brother Mikael is also ill. They're home for a week. His brother gets well, and Rachel gets a little better. She tries her hand at school the following Monday. But then she goes home and stays in bed. Her parents take her to the GP a few days later. They have to figure out what's wrong. The next day, 25 August, Rachel and her parents are sitting in an office at Haukeland hospital. A doctor and a bunch of students come in. Acute leukemia, the doctor tells, and says a lot of other words. Overwhelmingly many words. Rachel did not want to die. She had all her dreams. So much she had to do. The parents describe a long series of miserable messages. “It was like standing on a cliff. We fell down a bit, but found some rest on some mountain ledges from time to time. We were always in standby mode” says Silje. “All I could do was be there for her. 27 September has been a little over a month since she was diagnosed. On this day, doctors tell me there is nothing more to do. The only thing they can do for her is give her palliative care. 29 October, Rachel falls asleep with her loved ones around her.”
Ingebjorg Nordbø is dead: “Very unreal and a loss for the whole local community”
February 15, 2023
Deputy mayor Ingebjørg Nordbø in Midt-Telemark municipality has died, aged 67. She died on the night of Wednesday, after being struck by brain cancer last year. In a moving interview with TA on 9 October last year, she came forward with the illness. On Friday 12 August she hiked up Gaustatoppen mountain and two weeks later she was diagnosed with a brain tumor with a poor prognosis. In the interview, she did not hide that it was tough, and that there had been a few tears together with her husband.
Holidaymaker on Gran Canaria dies while hiking in Mogán
February 13, 2023
In the municipality of Mogán on Gran Canaria [Spain], a hiker from Norway died on Sunday after suffering a cardiac arrest. The tragic incident took place on the Patalavaca Mountain. The deceased was taken out of the site by helicopter and flown to the El Berriel airfield in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana in the south of Gran Canaria. No further information on this is available.
FINLAND
A tuba player “died suddenly”:
Finns Stunned By Principal's Sudden Death
February 15, 2023
The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra is shocked at the unexpected death of its eye-catching principal tuba, Petri Keskitalo. Petri was 50. No cause has been made known. Music director Susanna Mälkki writes: ‘A deep sorrow for the devastating news about the passing of Petri Keskitalo, the fantastic tuba player of the Helsinki Philharmonic. He was a unique artist, the solid foundation of the orchestra and an incredible virtuoso musician. We remember him with an enormous gratitude and warmth. May he rest in peace.’
No cause of death reported.
DENMARK
Mikaela Fabricius-Bjerre Passed away after a struggle with cancer. She was 53
February 14, 2023
Finnish Olympian Mikaela Fabricious-Bjerre has passed away on 13 February 2023 after a brave battle against cancer. She was 53 years old. Born in Turku, Finland, as Mikaela Lindh, the professional dressage rider built her career in Denmark, where she initially went for training and then became a resident there in 2001. She first competed at national level in Denmark in 2002 on Trophy (by Aron x Port Royal xx). The pair competed at the 2011 and 2012 World Cup Finals in Leipzig and 2011 and 2013 European Championships, twice making it to the Special.
POLAND
Former Polish heavyweight boxer Grzegorz Skrzecz has died at the age of 65, news outlets reported on Wednesday.
February 15, 2023
The news of his passing was confirmed by his twin brother, Paweł Skrzecz, also a former boxer, Polish state news agency PAP reported. Grzegorz Skrzecz was a five-time national champion and won medals for the country at various international events. After retiring from boxing, he became a coach and television commentator. He also made cameo appearances in Polish films, such as Sztos and Chłopaki nie płaczą (Boys Don't Cry).
No cause of death reported.
24-year-old influencer Mia Nesti Baka died suddenly abroad. The family raises money to bring the body back to Poland
February 16, 2023
The death of a young, 24-year-old influencer from Poland Mia Nesti Baka shocked Internet users. The woman died suddenly while abroad. Now her loved ones have to face not only the enormous pain of losing her beloved daughter and sister, but also the huge costs associated with bringing her body to the country. Mia's friends organized help for her family. The cause of death of the popular influencer has not been made public. It is known, however, that the 24-year-old died "tragically and unexpectedly" outside the Polish. Such information was posted on the Internet by her friends.
No cause of death reported.
A hospital administrator “died suddenly”:
Maciej Pawliński – chairman of the supervisory board of the hospital in Słubice died suddenly
February 19, 2023
On February 18, 2023, local media from Słubice informed about the sudden death of Maciej Pawliński, chairman of the supervisory board of the hospital in Słubice. The deceased in the past also served as acting president of this hospital. Information about his death was provided by the Poviat Starosty in Słubice. Officially, the cause of his death is not known, but not every thinking person can rather glue some facts together and draw his own conclusions. Maciej Pawliński was a well-known figure in the medical community in Słubice and the surrounding area. For many years he was the president of the local hospital and contributed to its development and modernization. After stepping down from this position, he remained a member of the supervisory board, where he continued his work to improve the quality of medical services provided by this facility.
No age or cause of death reported.
The bakery councillor died. He was 55 years old
February 14, 2023
Councillor Dr. Tomasz Cisek died suddenly today at the age of 55. Condolences to relatives are expressed by the city authorities: the Mayor of Piekary Śląskie Sława Umińska-Duraj and the Chairman of the City Council Tomasz Wesołowski. Tomasz Cisek was a councillor of the Piekary Śląskie City Council for years. In the term 2010-2014 he became the Chairman of the Piekary Śląskie City Council. At the same time, he chaired the Budget and Finance Committee and sat on the Committee on Economy, Promotion and City Development.
No cause of death reported.
A teacher “died suddenly”:
They said goodbye to Marcin Czyżyk
February 18, 2023
Family and numerous friends said goodbye today to Marcin Czyżyk, a deceased teacher from the Primary School in Nowa Wieś and director of the Municipal Cultural Center in Rutka Tartak. 49-year-old Marcin Czyżyk died suddenly last Monday (13.02). He was a social worker, athlete, football enthusiast, extremely active man, organizer of school events, but also charity and sports events, recently futsal competitions. No wonder that on the last journey the deceased was accompanied by a crowd of friends. As Zbigniew Mackiewicz, the mayor of the Suwałki commune, said, Marcin Czyżyk will leave a great emptiness.
No cause of death reported.
Two “died suddenly” in shops:
Another sudden death while shopping in a store
February 19, 2023
On Saturday morning, a tragic event took place in one of the shops in Lublin – one of the store's customers died. Police officers are working at the scene to investigate the incident. At this time, the exact cause of death of the woman is unknown. On Saturday morning there was an incident in the Stokrotka store in Lublin, where one of the customers felt unwell and needed medical help. Emergency services received a call from a commercial facility on Harnasie Street. Rescue teams and police intervened at the scene. Unfortunately, despite the measures taken, the elderly woman did not manage to save her life. Police officers are currently conducting on-site investigations to establish the detailed circumstances of the incident.
No age or cause of death reported.
He died suddenly while shopping in Biedronka
February 18, 2023
Tychy 112 informed that on Thursday, February 16 at noon, emergency services intervened in the Biedronka store at Hołdunowska Street in Lędziny. This information was confirmed by the local police. According to the police, around 12:00, in one of the shops in Lędziny, a 70-year-old man collapsed. Unfortunately, despite the undertaken resuscitation, it was not possible to save him, said acting youth Katarzyna Szewczyk from the KPP in Bieruń.
No cause of death reported.
An 18-year-old citizen of Wrocław saved many people after his death. Important decision of Simon's relatives
February 15, 2023
Szymon, a high school student at X LO, died suddenly in November 2022. After his death, organs were taken from him for transplantation – this saved the lives of six people. The teenager's parents and brother had no doubt that this would be his will. That Saturday in November, Matthew could not wake his younger brother. He called an ambulance and Szymon was taken to the University Clinical Hospital. The examination showed that a hemangioma ruptured in the boy's head, resulting in extensive swelling of the brain. Efforts to save the teenager lasted a week and a half, but brain death occurred. The tragedy could not be avoided, in general, hemangiomas do not cause any symptoms.
The 55-year-old died suddenly in a police car on his way to the police station. The tragic finale of the police intervention
February 20, 2023
Around 5:40 a.m. on Monday, February 20, police officers were called to a man in one of the houses in Knurów. The 55-year-old threatened the household and himself. According to the Gliwice police spokesman, the family wanted the man to be transported to the police station. A breathalyzer test showed that the man had 0.7 per mille of alcohol in his body. The police decided to transport the 55-year-old to the sobriety room by police bus. At the Sosina motorway junction, according to dziennikzachodni.pl, one of the policemen noticed in the mirror that the man was slumping. The officers immediately stopped and resuscitation of the detained man began. An ambulance was also called to the scene. Despite the efforts of rescuers, the 55-year-old died.
No cause of death reported.
CZECH REPUBLIC
Czech Ambassador to Poland Dürr dies aged 46
February 16, 2023
Czech Ambassador to Poland Jakub Dürr died at the age of 46 on Thursday. Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, among others, expressed their condolences. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský (Pirates) said he was finding it difficult to process the news that one of the most talented Czech diplomats, Jakub Dürr, had died. Lipavský emphasizes that Dürr has done a great deal for Czech diplomacy, and not only in Poland. According to the Foreign Minister, Dürr has tirelessly promoted Czech interests in the EU in the past, and he also dealt with EU affairs at the Foreign Ministry. Dürr has held the office of ambassador since December 2021. From 2018 to 2020 he was the permanent representative of the Czech Republic to the EU. Previously he was Secretary of State in the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Dürr used to be Prorector of the Palacký University in Olomouc/Olmütz.
No cause of death reported.
A surgeon “died suddenly”:
The Czech Republic lost an important surgeon. World-renowned doctor died suddenly
February 19, 2023
Czech medical legend Vladislav Třeška has died at the age of 65. The sad news was announced on social networks by his colleague from the University Hospital in Pilsen, where Třeška was the head of the Surgical Clinic. Last year, he received the Medal of Merit from President Miloš Zeman. Among other things, Třeška was the vice-dean of the Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Pilsen and an important member of medical associations, including the Czech Surgical Society, the Czech Transplantation Society and the Czech Cardiovascular Society.
No cause of death reported.
20-year-old Czech tourist skier found dead near a tree in Misurina: illness or accident?
February 17, 2023
A death still to be clarified in a day of vacation on the snow. A young skier from the Czech Republic who was found dead near a tree on a ski slope in Misurina, in the province of Belluno, died at the age of 20. No one noticed what would have happened to the twenty-year-old, for whom there are two hypotheses: that he died from the traumas caused by the accidental impact with the trunk of a tree or that he lost consciousness before the impact, due to an illness sudden, writes the Corriere delle Alpi. Immediately after the accident, which took place on the afternoon of Thursday 16 February, the boy's body was recovered by the Alpine Rescue of the Guardia di Finanza, and an autopsy will be ordered in the next few hours, which will clarify the causes of death because in the first instance it was hypothesized a cardiac arrest. The young victim was part of a large group of compatriots, who are staying in Auronzo and who reached the slopes with two grand touring coaches. We only realized the boy was missing at the end of the afternoon, when with the lifts closed and the people counted, the roll call.
MOLDOVA
A coach “died suddenly”:
Died coach Oleg Bezhenar, 51
February 13, 2023
Tragic news came from Tiraspol. At the age of 51, coach Oleg Bezhenar died. According to unconfirmed information, he had a heart attack. During his career, Bezhenar was a head coach or assistant coach in such clubs as Academia, Zimbru, Dacia, Dynamo-Auto, Armenian Noah and Kazakhstani Akzhayik. In the latter club, he worked until the end of last year.
CROATIA
Tragedy in Rijeka: “We were playing the game and Toni just fainted. In the morning we received the worst possible news”
February 18, 2023
Toni Vidović (16), basketball player from Rijeka, passed away this morning, two days after he got sick during the game, five minutes after the beginning. He just sat on a bench and fainted. He wasn’t complaining of anything. An ambulance arrived, CPR was done, he was transported to Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka in a coma. An autopsy will be done.
No cause of death reported.
Radojka Festini, long-time employee of Croatian National Theater Zadar, suddenly died
February 17, 2023
Radojka Festini, long-time employee of Croatian National Theater Zadar, art and theater admirer, died suddenly. Radojka Festini, the person behind the stage who, with her work, enabled artists to take the most beautiful memories from the Evenings and from our city, told us vividly what the production and promotion of the Musical Evenings looked like during the seventies and eighties. Sincere condolences to the family and thank you, dear Radojka, for your selfless contribution to the Musical Evenings in St. Donata and the culture of our city, announced the Zadar Concert Office.
No age or cause of death reported.
A coach “died suddenly”:
Željko Fijačko Fic, a coach, referee and a mentor, died suddenly
February 14, 2023
A basketball coach, referee and a mentor, Željko Fijacko Fic (69) suddenly died. In the first half of the 1980s, he joined Cibona and became one of the main coaches in the youth department in the late 1980s/early 90s, training a whole series of future Croatian national team members and a couple of NBA players. He was a Croatian defender from the first day of the war. During 1991-92, he led Cibona cadets/juniors on weekends during breaks from all battlefields.
No cause of death reported.
SERBIA
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Ivan Jurašin died
February 13, 2023
Journalist Ivan Jurašin (61) died suddenly. “We will remember him as an excellent professional, translator, journalist and editor, but above all as a great man, team worker, comrade and friend,” stated RTS.
No cause of death reported.
BULGARIA
Country Singer Roy Sturn Has Reportedly Died
February 15, 2023
Beloved country music singer, songwriter, and bass player Roy Sturn has reportedly died. Sturn passed away in Bulgaria on Sunday, Feb. 5, Saving Country Music reported. No further information regarding his passing, including his cause of death, was disclosed. Born Tsetso Vlaikov in Sofia, Bulgaria in 1971, Sturn brought country music not only across borders, but also to the high seas. The musician played bass in numerous bands, including The Nashville Junction, The Delta Roosters, and Medicus. He also fronted a band of his own called Stetson. He released several albums, including Tear River and Catch The Bull's Horn with Stetson, as well as White Hot Sun. Per his SoundCloud, his songs include "Cross the Line," "Lost," "Cold Virginia Night," "Tender Words," and "Table for Two," among many others.
No cause of death reported.
GREECE
The first Jewish mayor of Greece has died
February 20, 2023
"He had built bridges between people.“ With these words, President Katerina Sakellaropoulou said goodbye to the mayor of the city Ioannina, Moisis Elisaf. He died on Friday (17.2.) at the age of 68 from a serious illness. He has also been president of the Israeli community of Ioannina for two decades. He also served as a board member of the Israeli Central Council of Greece. He studied medicine in Athens and later taught as a professor of medicine at the University of Ioannina.
No cause of death reported.
PORTUGAL
Portuguese drummer Joao Monteiro has died at the age of 46 from liver cancer
February 14, 2023
Member of the Lisbon Black Metal band Viles Vitae and Death Metal Archaic Tomb until now, João was a member of the Heavy Metal band Ironsword between 2015 and 2020, participating in the EP "In The Coils Of Set" (2019) and in two albums, "None But The Brave" (2015) and "Servants Of Steel" (2020). João participated in the concerts that Ironsword offered in Madrid (October 2015), Barcelona (November 2015) and Granada (February 2016) presenting his latest work "None But The Brave".
SPAIN
Miguel Montoya Requena dies age 65
February 20, 2023
CD Burriana bids farewell to one of its sports legends: the former player, coach and technical secretary of the club Miguel Montoya Requena. The deceased, just 65 years old, was a footballer in his first team, as well as the club's coach, and later, and from the position of technical secretary, he promoted CD Burriana to Segunda B in the 2000/01 academic year. Rest in peace.
No cause of death reported.
Journalism is in mourning with the death of Henry Delgado Henao, economic editor of El País age 57
February 19, 2023
On the afternoon of this Sunday, death took from us a dear colleague and friend, and an exceptional journalist, rigorous as the most in his trade, the economic editor of El País, Henry Delgado, who was in charge of the Assets section. From the newspaper; a maker of news and smiles, despite the seriousness of the issues he dealt with daily. He had just turned 57 on February 10, and a heart attack cut short his dream of meeting his only grandson, for which he had everything ready to travel to the United States in March, where his daughter Lisset lives with her husband and the little one. He was very excited, as he told several colleagues from this publishing house. Henry, in addition to being an excellent journalist, stood out for his people skills. Outstanding editor, demanding as the most, he hated mistakes, but above all he was a leader who knew how to guide his colleagues and his team with his advice.
The Tenerife activist Lolo Dorta died suddenly age 48
February 16, 2023
Lolo Dorta, a 48-year-old activist from Tenerife who was the spokesperson for the Dignity Camp, has died today after suffering a collapse while resting at his home, despite the efforts of the health workers, who fought for three quarters of an hour to revive him, but without success. Lolo Dorta was a prominent activist whose popularity jumped to the media and citizens after his prominent role in the Anti-Eviction Platform.
In recent days he also defended the need for decent housing for Hugo, the young man from El Sobradillo who became a quadriplegic on July 13 after suffering an accident in Puertito de Güímar. Lolo was also present last Saturday at a demonstration for the right to decent housing that took place in the streets of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
No cause of death reported.