In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina, June 5-June 12, 2023
Mexican crime boss “El Grillo," journalist Agapito Salazar Rodríguez; Brazilian singer Paulo Souto, bassist Pedro Henrique Nascimento Ferreira; Argentine flutist and composer Oscar Tavano; & more
MEXICO
A crime boss “died suddenly” in prison:
“El Grillo" dies of heart attack; he was considered the main operator of organized crime in Puebla
June 6, 2023
The criminal leader José Christian N. alias El Grillo ["Cricket"] lost his life on Monday night as a result of a heart attack, in the Federal Social Rehabilitation Center (Cefereso) of Oaxaca, where he had been held since October 2019. Relatives of the criminal who had his base of operations in the Morelos Market moved to that neighboring entity to recognize the body and carry out the necessary procedures. José Christian N. was arrested in June 2019 in Mexico City. On that date, the authorities described him as “the main operator of organized crime in Puebla and responsible for the crimes of extortion, drug dealing, kidnappings and homicides” who had his base of operations in the Morelos Market, where there was even a clandestine mass grave.
No age reported.
Durango journalist Agapito Salazar Rodríguez dies
June 11, 2023
Victim of an apparent heart attack, the communicator died at his home this Sunday afternoon. Agapito Salazar, current spokesman of the State Human Rights Commission, reportedly participated this morning in the athletic race organized as part of the celebrations of Freedom of Expression. Shortly after, Salazar Rodríguez moved to his home, where minutes later he lost his life. Dozens of friends and colleagues of the media have expressed their condolences for the death of the communications professional. Rest in Peace.
No age reported.
Seven “died suddenly” from heart attacks:
Bimbo employee dies of a heart attack
October 6, 2023
Hugo's morning routine was carried out without major shocks. However, on that fateful day, fate had an unexpected tragedy in store. At the age of 37, this tireless employee of La Bimbo was preparing to face another day of work on the streets of Colonia Rovirosa. But no one, not even him, could have anticipated that it would be his last day of life. The sunlight seemed to burn furiously in the sky, unleashing an oppressive heat that took over every corner of the neighborhood. Hugo, oblivious to the risks lurking in the inclement weather, was fulfilling his laborious task of stocking merchandise in the shops in the area. Fatigue took over his body as the afternoon progressed, until, upon arriving at the tortillería “La Milpa”, fate cruelly decided to make its entrance. Doña Marí, in charge of the establishment, recounted in a choppy voice those last moments of Hugo's life. "He got out of the truck and started to deliver the goods. I only saw him when he collapsed," she whispered with glazed eyes. The tragedy had struck with unexpected cruelty, taking the brave worker in a fatal heart attack.
Newspaper seller collapses and dies on the public highway in Matamoros
June 11, 2023
A man who was engaged in the sale of newspapers died at the moment of moving with his bicycle on a street in the Downtown Area of Matamoros. The unfortunate events happened on Morelos street, where the man was left lifeless next to his black bicycle. The Civil Protection paramedics arrived at the site and when they checked the person, they found that he no longer had vital signs. The man had a blow to the head after the fall, however, it will be determined by means of the autopsy whether he died from the injury or from a heart attack.
No age reported.
Gas station worker dies of suspected heart attack
June 10, 2023
An employee of a gas vending company died while fulfilling his working day. The death occurred in an establishment located at the intersection of Solidarity Boulevard and Reforma Street, in the city sector called Sonora River Project. It was around 23:50 hours on Thursday when help was called to the 911 Emergency Line from that place, indicating that a male person had a medical emergency. Red Cross paramedics and Municipal Police officers attended the scene, who found the affected person lying on the ground, next to a petrol pump. The man, who was identified as Jesús Fernando, 50, was examined by the rescuers, and they declared him without vital signs, apparently because of a sudden heart attack; relatives who arrived at the site indicated that he had heart ailments.
Passenger dies of heart attack
June 9, 2023
At noon yesterday, a tourist passenger bus was circulating on the Coatzacoalcos - Cárdenas federal highway; as it is known, a male person was traveling in that unit, which according to the other passengers began to feel unwell. But before arriving in the city of Cárdenas, he allegedly had a heart attack and lost his life. Faced with this situation, the Municipal Police were notified and these in turn to the State Attorney General's Office, whose people went to the place to attest to the death of this person. The deceased was identified as Jair "N".
No age reported.
Student dies of heart attack in school of Puebla
June 8, 2023
A 15-year-old student of the private school Unión y Progreso lost his life due to a cardiorespiratory arrest that surprised him while he was doing sports and physical activities in the building. It is known that the young student Alberto Ivan N. was doing physical and sports activities, when suddenly he began to feel unwell. The incident occurred around 17:00 on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The young student immediately received attention from the teaching staff, who provided first aid, and he was immediately transferred to the private hospital for more rigorous medical attention. Despite the efforts of the teaching staff and Civil Protection paramedics from the municipality of Tecamachalco who supported with the transfer to the hospital and the medical assistance of the medical staff, the young student lost his life.
A policeman “died suddenly”:
Navojoa municipal police officer dies; apparent heart attack took his life
June 6, 2023
A member of the Municipal Public Security Commissariat of Navojoa unfortunately died during the afternoon of this Tuesday. It is about a Municipal Policeman, 53 years old, commissioner to the offices of the municipal unit, who apparently suffered a sudden heart attack that took his life. The events were recorded around 13:00 hours, in the building located on Avenida Allende. After the staff called the 911 emergency number, paramedics from the Navojoa Fire Department arrived at the scene, who could do little for the policeman, since in a matter of seconds he lost his life.
Football player dies in the middle of a match in Mazatlan
June 6, 2023
The emergency bodies were activated, heading to the Del Bosque subdivision in Mazatlan, when a lifeless person was reported on the soccer fields of that settlement. According to witnesses, it was a young man, identified as Carlos "N", approximately 30 years old, who was playing when he suddenly felt unwell and decided to leave the match. That's when he went to the stands to sit down, but he was still in pain, and although he tried, he couldn't continue there and decided to retire to his house. The young man got into his car to leave; however, that's when he suffered what could be a massive heart attack, which took his life almost instantly. They quickly called the emergency number 911, and although the paramedics came and tried to revive him, he no longer had vital signs.
Bricklayer dies after fainting on construction site in Chetumal
June 6, 2023
A bricklayer lost his life while working on a construction site, in the Infonavit Proterritorio neighborhood, which caused the deployment of emergency bodies. The victim's co-workers saw that he had abruptly fainted, at about noon on Tuesday. When approaching to see what had happened to him, the worker did not respond and remained motionless so they made the report to the 911 emergency number. Paramedics arrived at the scene and found the worker on the roof of the construction site and when they checked him, they confirmed that he no longer had vital signs. So far it is unknown what the cause of death of the construction worker was, but it is speculated that it could have been a heart attack or heat stroke.
No age or cause of death reported.
BRAZIL
Singer and songwriter Paulo Souto dies at 52
June 11, 2023
The singer and composer Paulo Souto, one of the best known artists in the Potiguar cultural scene, died this Sunday (11th). A member of the band Du Souto, he was admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU). The announcement of the artist's death was made through publication on the official profile of the band. “It is with great sadness that we inform you that Uncle Paulinho has made his passage! Our icon of Potiguar culture, father, husband, son, brother, friend and gigantic person has died”, says the publication in honor of Paulo Souto. Created in 2003, the band DuSouto mixes electronic, Jamaican, Brazilian and northeastern music by combining samba with drum'n'bass, reggae with repente, xote with ragga and forró with surfmusic.
No cause of death reported.
Bassist of the band Cleiton & Camargo is found dead in Brasnorte
June 6, 2023
Pedro Henrique Nascimento Ferreira, 34, bassist of the band Cleiton & Camargo, was found dead in a hotel room in Brasnorte, 580 km from Cuiabá, on Tuesday afternoon (6th). The musician was in town accompanying the duo's tour. In the room, there were no signs of break-in or violence. Pedro Henrique's colleagues claim to have missed the musician at lunch and, when they entered the place, they already found him lifeless. The hotel staff activated the SAMU and paramedics arrived and certified the death. According to the preliminary medical report, the reason for death was a sudden illness.
No cause of death reported.
Man found dead in Bangu
June 11, 2023
A man was found dead on Sunday morning (11th) in Bangu, in the West Zone of Rio. Caio Luiz Nascimento, 27, suffered a sudden illness. According to the Fire Department, teams from the Realengo barracks were activated around 7:10 am to carry out a rescue on a public road on Professor Alfredo Costa Street.
No cause of death reported.
Death of 17-year-old causes commotion
June 10, 2023
The death of teenager Kadyja Aires, just 17 years old, occurred in the early hours of Saturday (10th), in Ponta Grossa. Friends and family posted emotional farewell messages to the student. According to information obtained by our team, Kadyja began to feel bad at the residence where she lived, in the Neves neighborhood region. SAMU rescue teams, with medical support, were activated to provide emergency care. When the professionals arrived at the scene, the student was already in cardiorespiratory arrest. However, with the commitment of the team, the clinical picture was stabilized and Kadyja was taken to UPA Santana. However, after suffering another cardiorespiratory arrest, she unfortunately died.
Businessman João Fantin dies, victim of heart attack, at the age of 53
June 10, 2023
The businessman and broker from Bahia, João Cláudio Regino Fantin, died this Saturday (10th), victim of a heart attack, at the age of 53. He leaves his widow Ana Amélia, his sons João Guilherme, Lucas and Gabriel, as well as his mother Regina and his brothers Cláudia and Ricardo.
Mother says daughter's death was caused by delay in ambulance
June 10, 2023
The family of Camila Donato Gomes da Silva, 33, who died on Friday (9th) in Belo Horizonte, denounces the Mobile Emergency Service (Samu) for omission of help. The victim's mother says her daughter died after an ambulance was denied. The city of Belo Horizonte, on the other hand, stated that, in the first call to Samu, "there was no report or any data that raised suspicion about infarction". All service was carried out by phone. On the first call, Camila's mother said that she was met by a doctor, who, according to her, refused to send an ambulance. Samu didn't go to the address until six hours later, after a second call, when Camila was already dead. The cause of death has not yet been identified. In the death certificate it is stated that the report of the result of examinations is still awaited.
31-year-old Andradina man could not resist heart attack
June 9, 2023
Schubert Maximo could not resist a heart attack and died this Friday (09th). On social media, friends and relatives were still incredulous at how early he was gone, at 31 years old. The funeral will take place this Friday at Cardassi, as soon as the body is released. The burial is scheduled for 14 hrs on Saturday (10th).
Fishing tournament finalist drowns while fishing with friend
June 7, 2023
Douglas De Luca, 30, suffered a sudden illness while fishing with a friend and died on Tuesday afternoon (6th), at Praia do Cortado, in Sinop (500 km north of Cuiabá). A witness said he was fishing with his friend, each in a canoe, when at one point he noticed Douglas was struggling in the water. The friend rowed, but when he arrived, Douglas had drowned. The friend grabbed him by the shirt, led him to the shore, tried to revive him, but to no avail. Forensics went to the scene of the drowning and sent the body to the Forensic Medical Institute (IML). Last Sunday (4th), Douglas participated in a fishing tournament in Nortão, being awarded 3rd place alongside the group of friends.
No cause of death reported.
Man dies after sudden illness in lottery shop
June 7, 2023
A man had a sudden illness and died inside a lottery shop last Monday (5th). The establishment, however, remained open, even with the victim's body at the scene. The situation happened in the South Zone of São José dos Campos, in the interior of São Paulo. The video circulating on social networks shows that people who are attending the lottery, did not bother with the body on the side, and waited to be attended to. The Samu (Mobile Emergency Care Service) was called to attend to the occurrence, but the medical team could do nothing. The IML (Medical-Legal Institute) was called to remove the body, but there was a delay and the establishment remained serving customers.
No age or cause of death reported.
Killed in a “vaxxident”:
Truck falls into Paraibuna River in Juiz de Fora; driver dies
June 6, 2023
A 62-year-old man died early on Tuesday afternoon (6th), after the car he drove left the track and fell on the banks of the Paraibuna River, near the Wandenkolk Moreira bridge. The suspicion is that he had a sudden illness behind the wheel. According to information from the Fire Department, witnesses who saw the accident said that the truck was moving towards the center and, before crossing the Wandenkolk Moreira Bridge, left the track and went down the riverbed.
No cause of death reported.
A priest “died suddenly”:
Priest dies after falling ill at church event
June 5, 2023
Father Genivaldo Ximendes da Silva died in Campo Magro, in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba (RMC), at the age of 62. According to the parish Nossa Senhora Aparecida, he fell ill and fainted during a feijoada [eating event] held at the Santa Luzia Chapel, on Sunday (4th). He received first aid, but did not resist. "At this difficult time, we ask for prayers from the entire community for our dear priest and his family," the parish said in a statement.
No cause of death reported.
A passenger died on LATAM flight #JJ8130 from São Paulo to Santiago
April 7, 2023
Friday April 7th, a male passenger passed away on a flight from São Paulo to Santiago. The Airbus A321 took off from São Paulo at 13.50 local time for a four-hour flight. Before landing in Santiago, a doctor was called in to help. The crew and the doctor performed a CPR on the male passenger but without success. Once landed in Santiago, the crew disembarked the body on a wheelchair.
No age or cause of death reported.
URUGUAY
Carlos Gamou, former Frente Amplista deputy, dies at the age of 63
June 9, 2023
This Friday, Carlos Gamou, a renowned Uruguayan politician and former congressman, passed away at the age of 63. The former deputy began his political career as an independent within the Broad Front and later joined List 99, the Uruguay Assembly and the Izquierda Abierta sector, which later joined the Popular Participation Movement. Finally, Gamou was part of the Current of Action and Thought - Freedom (CAP-L). Gamou was deputy in three periods: 1995-2000, 2005-2010 and 2010-2015. Between 2015 and 2020, he was a member of the National Civil Service Commission, as one of its regular members.
No cause of death reported.
ARGENTINA
Pain in the culture of Tandil: Oscar Tavano, founder of "La Forestal" died
June 6, 2023
Musician, composer and interpreter from the city of Tandil, founder of the renowned group "La Forestal", Oscar Tavano (61) passed away in the last hours, and the culture of our city mourns him, who enjoyed his exquisite taste in the execution of the transverse flute giving life to a legendary band from Tandil born at the dawn of 1988. "La Forestal" is folklore with rock mystique, which for the time was a real novelty. Son of a railway father, craftsman and musician at heart, his last years were dedicated to cutlery in Pellegrini and Roca, in his beloved neighborhood of La Estación de Trenes. "The son of a train driver", "Oscarcito" as his father Oscar affectionately called him, was one of the most important composers of Argentine popular music in the region. His mother took him to study the accordion at the house of who would be his great music teacher, the renowned Élida "Liri" Baretta (a neighbor from the Estación neighborhood). Outstanding flutist (quenas and transverse flute), accordionist and composer, Oscar Tavano was a founding member of "La Forestal", the renowned folkloric group created towards the end of 1989 together with Eduardo Iturrióz, Bernardo Pérez, Guillermo Althabe and Guillermo Irigoyen.
No cause of death reported.
Twenty-two men and two women on this list. Oh my, the heart attacks appear to still be the number one cause of death in these Latin American countries. Do they know what is happening and why?
The cavalcade of clot-shot carnage continues, sadly.