In memory of those who “died suddenly” in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Czech Rep., Serbia, Bulgaria and Spain, May 8-May 15, 2023
German writer Sibylle Lewitscharoff, journalist Gisela Gronemayer, adwoman Veronika Classen; Polish actor Jan Kozikowski; Swedish hoopster Gustav Vågström; Spanish fashion designer Cristo Báñez; more
FRANCE
A 48-year-old man suffering from a heart attack in Wingles
May 11, 2023
The firefighters of Wingles and Harnes intervened on Wednesday evening, around 19:15, to rescue a cyclist victim of a cardiac malaise. The incident took place on rue de la Canarderie in Wingles, near the leisure center. The 48-year-old man was in cardiopulmonary arrest when emergency services arrived. The victim was declared deceased, "despite the care provided in collaboration with the medical team," explain the firefighters in their statement.
Saint-Malo: a 50-year-old woman died after a dive
May 9, 2023
A woman had a heart attack after a dive in the bay of Saint-Malo (Ille-et-Vilaine), Monday, May 8, 2023. Around 12:30 p.m., emergency services intervened at the Naye to rescue the diver. Originally from the Saint-Malo region, the 50-year-old victim died an hour after becoming unwell. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the death.
No cause of death reported.
Two killed in “vaxxidents”:
A septuagenarian dies following a traffic accident in Lacaune
May 10, 2023
A 73-year-old motorist lost his life following a traffic accident, which occurred on Friday, May 4, around 17:20, on the RD 622, at a place called Pintou in Lacaune. The septuagenarian's vehicle, for an undetermined reason, hit the lower side of the roadway before swerving below and hitting a plane tree. Conscious at the time of his care by the emergency services, the victim was airlifted to the Purpan Hospital center in Toulouse, where he finally died. According to our information, the man, who was domiciled in Lacaune, suffered from heart problems. Did he feel unwell at the wheel? A gendarmerie investigation has been opened to determine the circumstances of this new tragedy.
Ina man dies on the RN88 after feeling unwell at the wheel
May 9, 2023
In the early afternoon, Monday, May 08, the access ramp 37 to the RN88 was closed at the height of La Chapelle-d'Aurec. At issue: a driver who was driving on this ramp towards Firminy became unwell at the wheel. In cardiopulmonary arrest, the firefighters and witnesses proceeded to a cardiac massage. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of resuscitation, the 69-year-old man, resident of Fraisses in the Loire, died.
Reported on May 5:
A hiker dies after a cardiac arrest on Spinner's Rock
May 5, 2023
A 62-year-old woman was the victim of a cardiac arrest, Thursday, May 4, 2023, on the site of the Rocher de la Fileuse [Spinner's Rock]. The firefighters intervened to help a 62-year-old woman who went into cardiac arrest, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Saint-Plantaire. She was on the site of the Spinner's Rock when she collapsed. The firefighters arrived very quickly on the scene, despite the difficulties of access, but could not revive the victim.
Reported on May 4:
In Dieppe, a 56-year-old man died of cardiac discomfort in conference room
May 4, 2023
A 56-year-old man, who was participating in a professional meeting, Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Ango conference center in Dieppe, had a heart attack. The fire brigade and the Smur doctors intervened to rescue the man, to no avail. He died on the spot. The police were also at the scene. It was around 19 o'clock when the tragedy occurred.
No cause of death reported.
BELGIUM
Heike Platteau, wife of singer Bandit, suddenly passed away in Oostrozebeke
May 13, 2023
On Tuesday, May 9, 53-year-old Heike Platteau died suddenly in Oostrozebeke. Heike was the wife and mainstay of Koen Moeyaert, alias singer Bandit. At the end of November 2021, Koen and Heike, together with son Junior, moved from Passendale to a new home in Oostrozebeke, next to the Orotex company close to the Spano. On Saturday afternoon, May 7, there was his birthday concert with band in OC Mandelroos in Oostrozebeke.
No cause of death reported.
Benoit Deneufbourg, 45
May 12, 2023
On Wednesday evening, 'Blind Bought' expert Kelly Claessens (41) announced very sad news. Her ex-partner passed away unexpectedly. Fate struck on Tuesday for Kelly Claessens, interior expert at 'Blind Purchased'. Her ex-partner, Benoit Deneufbourg [45], passed away unexpectedly on May 9. Together they also had a son, Leon.
No cause of death reported.
Former chairman of N-VA Heist Patrick Cottenie (60) has passed away
May 12, 2023
Heist-Op-Den-Berg, Itegem, Herenthout - Patrick Cottenie (60) from Herenthout passed away unexpectedly. Until last year he was chairman of N-VA Heist-op-den-Berg. His party is devastated by the news.
No cause of death reported.
Husband of 'De Mol' candidate suddenly died day after final
May 10, 2023
Barely one day after the blood-curdling final of 'De Mol', one of the former candidates has very sad news to report. For example, Samina Carremans, who could be seen in the popular Play4 program two years ago, lost her husband Jan Corthouts. Corthouts died unexpectedly on Monday in Houthalen-Helchteren. He was barely 44 years old. The exact cause of death is not known. Samina was featured in 'De Mol' in 2021. Unfortunately, the flamenco dancer and Spanish teacher did not make it to the final. It was played at the time by Annelotte, Lennart and Sven. The first won the game show, the second turned out to be the saboteur. We wish Samina and her family a lot of strength.
No cause of death reported.
Alex Wybo, 70
May 8, 2023
Alexe was born in Langemark on June 24, 1952 and unexpectedly passed away from us in his familiar surroundings on May 7, 2023. He recently had to say goodbye to his beloved Regina Swanckaert (+27 January 2023), he is the father of Nathalie, Christophe and Nadia. There is no possibility of a last goodbye. The unexpected loss leaves us with an emptiness and incomprehension, so may we give the image of Alex a beautiful place in the thoughts of memories with everyone who knew him.
No cause of death reported.
Reported on May 6:
Erika Gekiere, 51
May 6, 2023
Unexpectedly at home, in Wintam, passed away on May 5, 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Reported on May 3:
Christophe Van der Heyden, 47
May 3, 2023
Born in Ghent on August 13, 1975 and passed away unexpectedly in Aalst on April 28, 2023.
No cause of death reported.
NETHERLANDS
Koen Sikkema VC Sneek passed away suddenly
May 9, 2023
Volleyball player Koen Sikkema (26) of VC Sneek was taken very unexpectedly last weekend. Koen Sikkema grew into one of the main pillars of VC Sneek this season. The outside attacker made the switch from second divisionist VC'58 to Sneker formation at the beginning of this season. With VC Sneek, Sikkema immediately became champion in the first division in his debut year. The death made a deep impression on everyone because Koen Sikkema was a cheerful and accessible person. He enjoyed the game and was a well-liked person within the club. With the death of Koen Sikkema, VC Sneek loses a great person and volleyball player. The farewell meeting will be held on Monday 15 May in Sporthal Wiarda in Leeuwarden.
No cause of death reported.
On Friday 5 May, former director and director of IMW Breda Jeroen Berkhout unexpectedly passed away.
May 9, 2023
On Friday 5 May, former director and director of IMW Breda Jeroen Berkhout unexpectedly passed away. The IMW has learned this sad news from his family. Berkhout was associated with IMW for almost 42 years. He started his career in 1979 as a social worker in Breda-West. He became acting director in 1994 through a number of positions as coordinator for the education priority policy, team leader Special Services (later Social Counsellors) and a number of staff positions. In 1996 this resulted in his appointment as managing director. He held this position with passion until his retirement in 2021.
No age or cause of death reported.
GERMANY
Author Sibylle Lewitscharoff is dead
May 14, 2023
The author Sibylle Lewitscharoff has died in Berlin at the age of 69. This was announced by her publisher Suhrkamp on Sunday. The exact circumstances of her death are not yet known. Sibylle Lewitscharoff was born on April 16, 1954 in Stuttgart. She studied religious studies in Berlin, where she lived until recently. In recent years, she has attracted particular attention with her publicly expressed rejection of artificial insemination.
No cause of death reported.
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Gisela Gronemeyer is dead
May 14, 2023
Suddenly everything turns out differently than planned. Gisela Gronemeyer is dead. When the church bells rang in Cologne shortly before ten o'clock in the morning on April 9, 2023, Easter Sunday, she succumbed to the consequences of a stroke at the age of 68. The editors and the editors of the MusikTexte are stunned by her sudden death. With her, the world of new music is losing an outstanding music journalist, publisher and translator, one of the few first powerful women in a scene that has been dominated unilaterally by men for far too long.
No cause of death reported.
A professor “died suddenly”:
Reported on May 4:
Obituary for the death of Prof. Dr. Yvonne Schoper
May 4, 2023
Prof. Dr. Yvonne Schoper, Professor of International Project Management at the HTW Berlin and Vice President of the International Project Management Association (IPMA), died unexpectedly during an IPMA conference in Nanjing, China, on April 22. With the sudden death of Prof. Dr. Yvonne Schoper, the GPM loses a highly committed member, a passionate project management expert and a highly esteemed, long-time companion. Prof. Dr. Yvonne Schoper represented project management like no other, both in her professional everyday life at the Berlin School of Economics and Law, as well as at conferences, workshops and meetings all over the world. Her entire career was permeated with the topic of project management. She was 57.
No cause of death reported.
Timo Rausch, Board member of SuS Olfen, only 49 years old
May 14, 2023
SUS Olfen is grieving: Board member Timo Rausch died suddenly and unexpectedly last Friday at the age of only 49. "We are horrified, completely shocked. This has pulled the ground out from under our feet,“ said co-chairman Ralf Danielczyk on Sunday evening. Timo Rausch had prepared the triple celebrations of the SUS volleyball players on Friday, who have become champions of their classes with all three teams. Rausch was particularly involved in volleyball and also in handball. In the volleyball department, he was a shirt sponsor with his environmental technology company, which, among other things, plans and builds biogas plants. Timo Rausch's health deteriorated during the evening, so that he no longer participated in the celebrations as a co-organizer. At about 2200 the club received the sad news and canceled the event.
No cause of death reported.
Georg Kruthoff passed away at the age of 69
May 13, 2023
The CDU and the Handel Bünde Association are mourning Georg Kruthoff, who passed away on Monday, May 8, after a short, serious illness at the age of 69. For more than twelve years, Kruthoff had been at the head of the Bünder Retail association, which he had co-founded. In 2022, Kruthoff passed on the position of Managing Director to Astrid Möller. He wanted to put the digitization offensive into younger hands, says his long-time companion Christoph Lanvers, co-owner of the Bünder fashion house. He was shocked and very sad when he found out about Georg Kruthoff's death.
No cause of death reported.
Michael Unterhaslberger from Maitenbeth died at the age of 45
May 12, 2023
People were stunned and deeply affected in Maitenbeth and in the wider area, at the news of the death of Michael Unterhaslberger, who died suddenly and completely unexpectedly at the age of only 45.
No cause of death reported.
Sudden death: fundraising campaign for Lübeck driving instructor
May 11, 2023
After the surprising death of the Lübeck driving instructor Marius Hippler, a family friend has launched a fundraising campaign to support the family. "A former driving student of Marius, with whom I am friends, just did this for a friend and asked me if this would not also be something for him," says Hanna Stüber from Lübeck. On Saturday, the only 48-year-old died completely unexpectedly, "apparently his heart just stopped," says Hanna Stüber. Thanks to the team, the operation of the driving school will continue as usual at first. "What the future looks like in the longer term, however, is still uncertain," says the Lübeck native. Only on May 19, for the funeral ceremony, the driving school will remain closed.
Two killed in “vaxxidents”:
72-year-old scooter driver died as a result of an accident near Dußlingen
May 10, 2023
According to the police investigation, a medical cause is likely to have been the cause of a traffic accident that occurred on Wednesday morning, May 3, on a side road running parallel to the L230. A 72-year-old was driving his moped towards Gomaringen shortly before three o'clock. At the height of the junction to Gomaringen-Stockach, he entered the green strip without the intervention of third parties and finally fell shortly thereafter. After the deceased lay there for an unknown time, he was found by a passing witness who alerted the police. Due to the patrol crew and the ambulance service, which was also notified, the externally uninjured person could be resuscitated at that time and then taken to a clinic. However, the 72-year-old scooter driver died as a result of the accident on Tuesday morning, May 9. The damage to the scooter is estimated at 100 EUR.
No cause of death reported.
Thuringia: cyclist falls to his death - for him every rescue comes too late
May 10, 2023
What a terrible misfortune in Thuringia! A cyclist (72) died on Tuesday (May 9) in a bad bicycle accident in Neustadt an der Orla. Now the police are faced with a big mystery. How did the fatal accident in Thuringia come about? The 72-year-old was driving on Ziegenrücker Straße at about 19:40 when it happened. In a right turn, he came off the road, drove down an embankment and crashed. A witness informed the police about the injured man. "As a result, everything was sent," explains a police spokeswoman. Unfortunately, any help came too late for the man. "In the course of the investigation, it must now be clarified how and why he fell," the spokeswoman continued. It cannot be ruled out that health problems led to the accident.
No cause of death reported.
Record-breaking walker leaves far too soon
May 10, 2023
Franz Josef Weber was the most successful and best walker from the region. The former German champion and record holder has died at the age of 61. Franz Josef Weber was fast and left much too early. Already in April, the man, who was at times the fastest West German walker, died at the age of 61 after an illness. Between 1981 and 1990 Weber started 24 times in the national jersey. After his competitive sports career, he volunteered as a police officer, led numerous sports groups, including walking groups, and most recently was the first chairman of PSV Wengerohr, one of the largest sports clubs in the region.
No cause of death reported.
Two teachers “died suddenly”:
The City of Kassel pays tribute to the late Klaus-Peter Haupt as a tireless researcher and educational pioneer
May 10, 2023
Klaus-Peter Haupt [70], died unexpectedly at the weekend. With the founding of the Physics Club in 2002, the former teacher of physics, mathematics, astrophysics and philosophy at the Albert Schweitzer School had laid the foundation for an unprecedented educational initiative in the field of natural science teaching, which was continued at the Student Research Center North Hesse (SFN) and most recently also in the Future Space led by him.
No cause of death reported.
Jürgen Kuhlmann
May 9, 2023
Mr. Kuhlmann passed away unexpectedly on Friday, 5.5.2023. He turned 65 years old. He had only retired in February 2023. His work mates are very saddened by the loss of a highly esteemed, very deserving colleague. It is bitter that he did not have more time left after his school service. As a teacher of mathematics and sports, Mr. Kuhlmann has always stood up for his students. The comprehensive school Horst owes him a lot, especially in the areas of sports and digitization.
No cause of death reported.
An ad exec “died suddenly”:
Veronika Classen is dead
May 9, 2023
The well-known advertising woman Veronika Classen is dead. This is confirmed by her husband Armin Reins, with whom she founded the Reinsclassen agency in Hamburg in 2005. The creative died last weekend at the age of 66. She was one of the first women in the CCO position of large agencies in Germany.
No cause of death reported.
Concert agent and artist manager George "Schorsch" Hofmann passed away
May 8, 2023
Shortly after his 60th birthday, the concert agent and artist manager George "Schorsch" Hofmann passed away "suddenly and unexpectedly" on April 27, 2023, as his family informs. [Paywall]
Reported on May 7:
Shaken and deeply touched, we mourn for our Managing Director
May 7, 2023
Shaken and deeply touched, we mourn for our Managing Director, Achim Klein, who died suddenly and unexpectedly on May 7, 2023 at the age of 63. With Achim Klein, we are losing an excellent strategist who has significantly influenced the development of Marienborn gGmbH through his foresight, as well as a great, helpful and collegial boss. He was a wonderful person and a great personality with an open ear for all of us. Grateful for everything he has done for Marienborn and the employees in almost forty years, we have to say goodbye to him far too early.
No cause of death reported.
Reported on May 6:
We mourn for Christian Kroll
May 6, 2023
The news of Christian's sudden death has reached me completely unexpectedly and leaves me deeply affected. With Christian, we have not only lost a committed member for many years, a highly competent aircraft inspector and a passionate lover of historical gliders and their technology, but also and above all a wonderful person. He was one of the special people who needed – today more than ever – to live and spread team spirit, passion for the cause and joy in the community. At a time that is characterized by a focus on oneself and a willingness to put the needs of our fellow human beings and comrades aside, he has not let himself be deterred from believing in the goodwill in everyone and the abilities, strength and enthusiasm of the team and the community.
No age or cause of death reported.
Man (28) dies after weight training
May 13, 2023
A 28-year-old man collapsed and died after exercising with weights. What exactly of, is being investigated now. Fivestar Fitness in the city, on Thursday evening at about 19.50: After the emergency call "Accident in the gym", the police hurry there. A spokesman said: "When the colleagues arrived, the rescue service was already on site, trying to save the man with life-support measures.“ In vain. He still died on the spot, immediately after training. Of what? This is still completely unclear. The police are investigating. But one thing is certain: there is no evidence of external fault.
No cause of death reported.
Player (33) collapses after substitution and dies
May 12, 2023
There was a fatal incident in the Nordvorpommern football league. A 33-year-old amateur footballer collapsed on the sidelines after being substituted. A short time later he died. What's happened? At the match of the Ribnitzer SV against the SG unit Kenz on Wednesday evening, the player of the SG is replaced in the 17th minute, but collapses shortly afterwards. Players and coaches immediately rush to him, provide first aid, give him CPR. After ten minutes, the emergency doctor and ambulance are also there. They try to resuscitate the man, then take him to a Rostock hospital. A little later, however, it becomes a sad certainty: the family father dies the same evening.
No cause of death reported.
Helicopter lands at town square
May 12, 2023
Spectacular operation near the Gladbach town hall: Due to a medical emergency, a federal police helicopter had to land on Thursday evening. Emergency doctor and ambulance were called to an emergency on the main road to the Loewen shopping center at about 2000 on Thursday. A serious internal emergency had occurred, so that the emergency doctor was flown by a helicopter of the Federal Police. The pilot decided to land in the nearby market square in front of the town hall. The patient, a 28-year-old man, was unfortunately declared dead after an hour of resuscitation.
No cause of death reported.
Man found dead in Straubing
May 12, 2023
A mysterious body discovery concerns the police Straubing. A 55-year-old man was found lifeless in a courtyard driveway this morning. The emergency doctor could only determine the death of the local. What he died of should be clarified by an autopsy. The police have so far no evidence of a crime, but are investigating in all directions.
No cause of death reported.
SWITZERLAND
Reverend Michael Stollwerk died unexpectedly
May 10, 2023
The pastor of the Reformed Church, Rev. Michael Stollwerk, died unexpectedly on 4 May. After Michael Stollwerk had been a cathedral pastor in Wetzlar for decades, he had been pastor of the Reformed church Stäfa-Hombrechtikon since November 2016. He had always been present in the village, not least during the corona pandemic, when he walked around the village with a microphone and boxes on a ladder truck and encouraged people with songs. According to a statement from the parish, the native German died "completely unexpectedly at home of a natural death". Pastor Stollwerk had made headlines all over Switzerland when he called with a petition in the early summer of 2020 to allow worship services again despite the ban on gatherings.
No age or cause of death reported.
Stollwerk protested against the lockdowns, but was positive about the jab:
https://evangelisch-zuerich.ch/stollwerk-segnendes-handeln/
Killed in a “vaxxident”:
He loses control of the bike perhaps because of an illness, nothing can be done for him
May 13, 2023
The cantonal Police announce that today around 10.40 am in Ambri, on the runway of the airport, there was an accident of road traffic. According to a first reconstruction and for reasons that the police investigation will have to establish, a 68-year-old Swiss motorcycle driver domiciled in the canton of Aargau lost control of the bike, perhaps due to an illness. Later the bike collided with a barrier. Officers from the cantonal police intervened on the spot as well as rescuers from the Tre Valli Soccorso and Rega, who after trying to revive the man, could not help but conclude with his death.
No cause of death reported.
Thorberg inmate collapses while playing sports and dies
May 10, 2023
The prosecutor's office has opened an investigation. There were no indications of misconduct by the staff "according to previous findings". The prisoner was around 40 years of age. [Paywall]
SWEDEN
Basketball talent Gustav Vågström died - turned 17 years old
May 13, 2023
Jämtland Basket's Gustav Vågström, 17, has died after a period of illness. Gustav Vågström has represented the Swedish youth national teams and played in Jämtland basket's a-team. Club manager Pecka Johansson describes him as a basketball-crazy guy. “It's an indescribable emptiness right now. He had his whole life ahead of him. Our thoughts are with Gustav's family and loved ones, " says Johansson.
No cause of death reported.
DENMARK
Retired AaB board chairman has died
May 11, 2023
Former chairman of the football club Aab A/S, Torben Fristrup, has passed away. This is reported by AaB. "We send our deepest condolences, thoughts and condolences to Torben Fristrup's survivors," the club wrote on Twitter. Torben Fristrup has been a member of the board of AaB A/S fra for six years, and chairman for six years. He resigned from the post in March, a few months after he was struck by a blood clot. He justified the stop by the fact that the consequences from the blood clot continued to hamper him. He was 71.
POLAND
The actor known for "God's lining" has died. He died suddenly
May 11, 2023
Information about the actor's death was provided by the IMKA Theatre. Kozikowski died unexpectedly on Monday, May 8. "Acclaimed actor, set designer and costume designer. At the Imka Theatre, he was the author of the set design for Hanoch Levin's award-winning play "The Seller of Rubber Bands". Rest in peace," it said on Facebook. Kozikowski's popularity was given by the role in the TV series "God's lining", which he played in the late 90s. Jan Kozikowski was only 52 years old. The cause of his death has not been made public.
No cause of death reported.
Two journalists “died suddenly”:
Krzysztof Mecner is dead
May 14, 2023
Krzysztof Mecner died on Sunday. He was 60 years old. His death was announced by the doyen of Krakow journalists, Jerzy Sasorski. "My friend Krzysztof Mecner has passed away - editor, publisher, long-time journalist of 'Sport', an outstanding expert on volleyball, author of books, tireless chronicler of sports events. An extremely modest and kind man. He lost an unequal battle with a serious illness. He was 60 years old. R.I.P," Sasorski wrote on Twitter.
No cause of death reported.
The former journalist of "Gazeta Wyborcza" and Radio Zet has died. "We could always count on Caesar"
May 9, 2023
Very sad news came from Olsztyn (Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship). Cezary Stankiewicz died at the age of 56. For most of his professional life he was a journalist. In recent years, he worked as a spokesman for the Municipal Transport Company in Olsztyn. Cezary Stankiewicz cooperated with Radio WaMa, Radio Zet, "Gazeta Wyborcza" Olsztyn and "Gazeta Olsztyńska". As one of the few Polish journalists, he was in the centre of the bloody revolution in Egypt at the beginning of February 2011. Recently, Stankiewicz has been facing serious health problems. He died suddenly at the age of 56. Information about his death was announced on social media by his daughter.
No cause of death reported.
A professor “died suddenly”:
Professor Jędrzej Stępak – the creator of the world's largest wicker basket, which is located in Nowy Tomyśl, has died
May 11, 2023
He was a Polish architect, lecturer at the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. Professor Jędrzej Stępak was also associated with youth meetings in Lednica for years, for over 20 years he prepared the scenography for the event. On wicker wings he rushed to heaven to prepare the scenery of the next XXVII Youth Meeting in Lednica – with these words he was said goodbye on the Lednica2000 website. Professor Stępak died suddenly at the age of 70.
No cause of death reported.
An educator “died suddenly”:
School was his second home. Stargard said goodbye to the director of SP3
May 9, 2023
Crowds of Stargard residents said goodbye on Monday to Romuald Bobrowicz, for nearly 40 years the headmaster of Primary School No. 3 at Limanowskiego Street in Stargard. On his last journey, the headmaster was accompanied by numerous teachers, directors of educational institutions and other municipal institutions, as well as students, friends and acquaintances. Romuald Bobrowicz died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.
Update on a report from the February death of a “freak fighter”:
The cause of death of Mateusz Murański. There are detailed test results
May 12, 2023
Three months have passed since the mysterious death of Mateusz Murański. Until now, it was not known exactly what led to the sudden death of the 29-year-old. The family learned the findings of the prosecutor's office. Two days after the tragic event, Radio Gdańsk revealed the findings of the prosecutor's office regarding the results of the autopsy. The cause of death of Mateusz Murański was acute cardiopulmonary failure. However, it was not known what caused the failure. The prosecutor ordered additional histopathological and toxicological tests. After nearly three months, there are results. This time, however, the public will not know the findings. According to "Fakt", the wish of the family is not to provide any information in this regard.
The sudden death of Emil Zegadłowicz's great-grandson. He was only 32 years old
May 14, 2023
Mateusz Zegadłowicz, a citizen of Wadowicz, was primarily known as the great-grandson of Emil Zegadłowicz, a well-known poet and prose writer. Although he had to function in the shadow of a famous ancestor, he was himself an extremely fascinating, if somewhat eccentric, figure. On Friday, May 12, Mateusz Zegadłowicz died suddenly at the age of only 32, which quickly spread around Wadowice. His sister, Olimpia Zegadłowicz, confirmed the sad news on her Facebook profile. Burial information will be provided on Monday.
No cause of death reported.
Sudden death of a runner from Włocławek. "The greatest man I've ever met"
May 9, 2023
Łukasz Jóźwiak died suddenly on Sunday, May 7. His death was announced on social media by the Heart of Nordic Włocławek Association, which he co-founded. “We regret to inform you that on May 7, 2023 at 00:05, the co-founder of the Heart of Nordica Włocławek Association, Łukasz Jóźwiak, an avid walker, lover and promoter of #NordicWalking, our tireless, heart photographer, died suddenly. Thank you for your condolences, we express our condolences to the deceased's loved ones,” it was written on the Facebook profile of the Heart of Nordica Włocławek Association.
No age or cause of death reported.
Dominic Foremnik
May 11, 2023
On May 8, 2023, she passed away abruptly - our friend Dominic Foremnik - who worked with us for 20 years. The funeral will take place at the Srebrzysko Cemetery (new chapel) May 12, 2023 at 13.30 p.m.
No age or cause of death reported.
The sudden death of a man. Was there an incident involving the police
May 12, 2023
We received various signals and news about the alleged incident in Zembrz. According to our informants, a resident of the village suddenly fell over in the yard, after which the man's death occurred. The family called emergency services and an emergency medical team was the first to arrive. After a while, the policemen were to join the rescuers and at that moment an unfortunate event was to occur. According to the report, a police car ran over the body of a 47-year-old man. We made contact with the staff sergeant. Paweł Dominiak, who is the press officer of the Brodnica police. The spokesman confirmed that indeed on May 5 there was a police intervention in Zembrza and it concerned the death of a man. Dominiak said that the family accused the officers of running a police car over the body of the deceased. The prosecutor added that while at the scene, in her opinion, the corpse did not bear the signs of injuries that could be caused by a police car passing through it.
No cause of death reported.
CZECH REPUBLIC
Supreme Court spokesman Petr Tomíček (52) died suddenly: Železný from Czech Television is also in mourning
May 9, 2023
Supreme Court spokesman and former long-time radio and television journalist Petr Tomíček died suddenly today at the age of 52. He has been in charge of communication between the highest instance and the Czech media since 2015, working with the current chairman Petr Angyalossy and his predecessor Pavel Šámal. Tomíček's death was reported on the website by Aleš Pavel, director of the Office of the President of the Supreme Court, without further details. In the past, Tomíček worked for about 20 years in Czech Radio and Czech Television. He has served as an editor, moderator, editor, but also in various leadership positions.
No cause of death reported.
A music educator “died suddenly”:
A crushing loss for Czech music. A man who raised hundreds of talents has died
May 11, 2023
He dedicated his whole life not only to music, but also to academia. David Kozel from the University of Ostrava has brought up countless musical and teaching talents. He died suddenly on Tuesday, his death affecting hundreds of people. The death of David Kozel, a key representative of the Department of Music Education at the Faculty of Education of the University of Ostrava, affected colleagues and students. Kozel was not even 50 years old. The cause of his death was not disclosed by the university.
No cause of death reported.
A firefighter “died suddenly”:
Firefighters from Mojžíř mourn: colleague Jiří suddenly left them (31)
May 9, 2023
Volunteer firefighters from Mojžíř in northern Bohemia are in tears. Suddenly, their colleague George S. left them. The young fireman, husband and loving father left on Monday, May eighth. The tragedy was reported by his colleagues. Jiří S. was only a thirty-one-year-old young firefighter who served in a volunteer unit in Mojžíř in the Ústí nad Labem Region. "Today (Monday, editor's note) he unfortunately took our friend to firefighter heaven at only 31 years old, a firefighter, but above all a loving husband and father Jiří S.," the unit commander wrote on Facebook.
No cause of death reported.
SERBIA
Famous people in tears. Famous hairdresser suddenly died. His coworkers are saying farewells, their words are heartbreaking
May 10, 2023
Famous Serbian hairdresser Nikola Rakoci (38) died suddenly. Nikola's death caught the entire public by surprise, and his acquaintances, friends and colleagues from the show are saying their goodbyes en masse, and sending him their last greetings through their social networks.
No cause of death reported.
BULGARIA
A coach “died suddenly”:
A heart attack killed basketball coach Tsvetan Savov at the age of 57
May 9, 2023
Basketball coach Tsvetan Savov is 57 years old, his relatives said. He died of a massive heart attack this morning. He was born on September 8, 1965 in the town of Mizia, but spent most of his life in Plovdiv. In 1988 he became Todor Nenov's assistant in "Maritza". Under their leadership, the "yellow-blue" won many cups and medals. "It is with great sadness that we publish this text, because today we suddenly lost one of us: Tsvetan Savov, a longtime teacher of physical education and sports at our school, who died this morning at the age of 57."
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Black Monday with a double tragedy in Plovdiv
May 9, 2023
Two men died on the road in Plovdiv within a few hours, Maritsa writes, citing reliable sources. The first tragedy occurred around 12 o'clock today. While a driver is standing in his taxi on the boulevard. "Alexander Stamboliyski" suddenly became ill. Within seconds, he got out of his taxi, fell to the ground and died. Police and medics arrived, but only confirmed the death. The second tragedy occurred around 14 p.m. on Kuklensko Shose. About 100 meters from the Ring Road, near the Customs, a 36-year-old man died in his car. Police and an ambulance responded to the scene, but again only the death was ascertained. It is believed that the death of the young man occurred as a result of a heart attack or stroke behind the wheel.
SPAIN
A fashion designer “died suddenly”:
The designer from Almonte Cristo Báñez, died
May 10, 2023
The designer from Almonte Cristo Báñez, known for his extensive career in the universe of flamenco dresses and his participation in different programs, has died at dawn on Wednesday, May 10, at the young age of 41. His lifeless body has been found in his house in Seville and, as usual in these cases, he is waiting for an autopsy to find out exactly the causes of death. In September of last year, after a difficult personal episode experienced weeks before, in August, the admired creative decided to take a step back from his public events and his social networks, since he also earned a living as an influencer. A time in which he chose to get away from everything and focus on caring for his mother, who is not in the best moment of his health, and on his own. Due to his enormous talent and his infinite creativity, Cristo Báñez, whose real name was Miguel Ángel, a native of Almonte, province of Huelva, knew how to find a place for himself in the always complex scene of national fashion. In addition, he was a close friend of members of Sevillian high society and the aristocracy such as Eugenia Martínez de Irujo (54), whom he dressed as a flamenco dancer countless times, even making the baptismal gown for Cayetana Rivera (23), daughter of Francisco Rivera. (49) and the Duchess of Montoro herself. He also made the suit with which Cayetano, the son of his friend Eva González (42), was baptized. Just two weeks ago, the artist went viral on social networks for fulfilling the dream of Mari Carmen, the grandmother of influencer Daniel Illescas (30), for whom he made a flamenco dress for the Seville Fair.
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Ortega Smith's younger brother dies: Vox candidate suspends entire [election campaign] agenda
May 12, 2023
The Vox candidate for Madrid City Council, Javier Ortega Smith, received terrible news this morning: his younger brother, Fernando Eduardo Ortega Smith, died early in the morning. In fact, during the pandemic, [Fernando Eduardo] was one of the people who took care of Javier when he contracted Covid in the early weeks of March. Vox has also confirmed the death of Javier Ortega's brother and has requested the "maximum respect for the privacy of the family at this difficult time."
No age or cause of death reported.
A 59-year-old man dies after a physical exercise session at a gym in Aviles
May 12, 2023
A 59-year-old man died this afternoon at a sports center on Fuero Street in Avilés after having done a physical exercise session. The deceased was on his way to the locker room area when he felt unwell, so he was assisted first by center staff, who determined to alert 112 so that a mobile IVU could be sent to the place. The team tried to revive the man, who had gone into cardiorespiratory arrest, for an hour and a half, but their attempts were in vain. At 12.57 p.m., the resuscitation maneuvers ceased because of their uselessness. The Judicial Police have taken charge of the situation and are awaiting the removal of the body, which will have to be autopsied.
A truck driver died in his cab while driving on the AP-7
May 11, 2023
A truck driver died in his cab while driving on the AP-7 road to Almeria this Wednesday afternoon, May 10. Shortly after 3 pm, a caller informed the Emergency Coordination Centre 112 that there was a lorry driver unconscious inside his vehicle, in the municipality of Mazarrón near the tunnel on the descent to Cabo Cope, at exit 866. The vehicle had apparently stopped on the motorway after swerving several times. It remained on the road and the person who called 112, another lorry driver, had to mark the location while waiting for emergency services to arrive. When they arrived, the lorry driver, aged 60 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene. So far, no cause of death has been given.
No cause of death reported.
Why does the family of Mateusz Muranski, who died of acute cardiopulmonary failure, refuse to make the results of his histopathological and toxicological tests public? They did allow the preliminary results to be known but not the results of these additional tests. Unless of course these tests clearly link his death to the jab...