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In memory of those who "died suddenly" in India, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia, South Korea, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, June 14-June 20
A South Korean hockey hero, a Chinese AI scientist, an Indonesian pilgrim in Medina, a New Zealand Symphony violist, a food blogger and a high school principal in Australia, and all too many more
INDIA
Vaxxed girl dies in Thanjavur, first Tamil Nadu casualty in 90 days
June 16, 2022
Chennai - An 18-year-old girl, who was double vaccinated and had no comorbid conditions, died due to Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday. The death comes after no fatalities were reported in the state due to Covid-19 for 90 days. While the cumulative death tally was revised to 38,026, fresh cases in Tamil Nadu rose by nearly 43% to 476 on Wednesday, compared to 332 on Tuesday.
The girl was admitted to Thanjavur Medical College Hospital with complaints of fever and cough at 7.15 am on Tuesday. Tests showed that she had severe Covid that had infected her lungs. By 2.30 pm doctors declared her dead.
A mysterious drowning:
Sheopur: Four girls drown in Seep river while bathing; 1 dies, 1 survives, rescue operation on for two others
June 18, 2022
Sheopur (Madhya Pradesh): Four girls went to take bath in Seep river on Saturday in which one girl died, one survived and a rescue operation for two others was on in Sheopur district.
According to the information, because of the heavy rain on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday, the water level of the Seep river suddenly increased. Following which the locals and children of Mayapur village went near the bank of the river to take bath.
In the meantime, four girls started drowning in the river, after which the villagers jumped into the river and saved one girl while one died. The dead girl was identified as Lalita.
On the other hand, ASP Premlal Purve said that the incident occurred while taking bath. Body of one of the girls was taken out whereas a search operation for two others was going on, he added.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/sheopur-four-girls-drown-in-seep-river-while-bathing-1-dies-1-survives-rescue-operation-on-for-two-others/ar-AAYC2Tb
“Died suddenly,” at 36, while trying to kill a rat:
Woman tries to kill rat, dies in Chennai
June 19, 2022
A 36-year-old woman died in a freak accident in her house at Polichalur near Pallavaram when she attempted to chase and kill a rat on Friday. After checking the CCTV camera footage, police confirmed that the woman first collapsed, likely due to cardiac arrest, and then hit her head against the iron gate.
The deceased, S Lakshmi, lived with her husband and son. The CCTV camera footage shows the woman chasing the rat with her son, suddenly collapsing. She was rushed to hospital, where doctors declared her dead.
SRI LANKA
Father of three dies in petrol queue in Sri Lanka
June 16, 2022
Colombo - A three-wheeler driver who was standing in a queue for petrol at the Wekada petrol station in Panadura has suddenly died this morning, Panadura South Police said. The police said the deceased father of three had been waiting in the queue since last night.
The deceased has been identified as Muthu Thantharige Sugath Fernando, 53, a resident of Wisal Uyana, Hirana, Panadura.
No cause of death reported.
http://www.colombopage.com/archive_22A/Jun16_1655362808CH.php
An old man who died suddenly in Jaffna!
June 19, 2022
A 65-year-old man who had been on security duty for a long time in the Anaikottai area today had a sudden heart attack while on security duty for a house in the Anaikottai area today. Died on the spot. The on-duty thus died of a heart attack. The deceased has been identified as Kannaki Amman, 65, of Koviladi, Vaddukottai West.
Pain East Coroner A. Jayapalasingam conducted a physical examination in connection with the death. Manipay police are conducting further investigations into the death of the elderly man.
https://samugammedia.com/an-old-man-who-died-suddenly-in-jaffna/
CHINA
Chinese AI giant Megvii's chief scientist Sun Jian dies at age 45 of sudden illness
June 14, 2022
Sun Jian, the 45-year-old chief scientist of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) firm Megvii Technology, died on Tuesday of a sudden illness, which the company did not specify.
"Dr Sun Jian has dedicated his whole life to scientific research. With his unfortunate passing, Megvii has lost a leader in the exploration of and innovation in the AI technology field," the facial recognition company said in a statement.
MALAYSIA
Melaka Civil Defence Force director dies after collapsing in his office
June 14, 2022
MELAKA: Malacca Civil Defence Force (APM) director Lt Col (PA) Cuthbert John Martin Quadra died at Melaka Hospital on Tuesday (June 14) after collapsing suddenly in his office. He was 47.
Cuthbert from Keningau, Sabah, was pronounced dead at about 10am at the hospital’s emergency unit, the state APM said in a statement.
Prior to this, he had served the APM in Penang before being appointed as Melaka APM director, effective Jan 1 last year.
A post-mortem will be carried out by the hospital to ascertain the cause of his death.
His remains will be flown home for burial, the statement added. - Bernama
A mysterious accident:
Man reportedly falls sick before crashing his car. Later, he's found dead at scene.
June 15, 2022
Kota Kinabalu - Falling sick while driving is believed to have caused a man to crash his car at Jalan Kolam, Luyang, here, today, before he was found dead at the scene, according to a report. Deasoka cited an unnamed source as saying that the man was driving a Toyota Hilux Vigo before the 7.40 am incident. The man then fell sick, causing him to veer to the opposite lane before crashing into a Honda Jazz driven by a woman.
The man was confirmed dead at the scene by paramedics. It couldn't be immediately established whether the man died of his sickness or of the crash impact.
No age reported.
SOUTH KOREA
South Korean Olympics Hockey Hero Cho Min-Ho Dies at 35
June 15, 2022
Cho Min-Ho, South Korea’s first Olympic hockey goalscorer, died Wednesday of lung cancer, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced. He was 35. Cho died in a Seoul hospital on Wednesday, according to the IIHF. He shared with his teammates last fall that he was suffering from lung cancer. “The Korean ice hockey family will remember him not only as a great player but also as a great human and leader on and off the ice,” the IIHF said in a statement.
In 2018, Cho made history at the PyeongChang Olympics in his home country. Playing in South Korea’s first game of the competition against the Czech Republic, he scored the country’s first ever Olympic ice hockey goal 7:34 into the contest.
Most recently, Cho represented South Korea as team captain in the Final Olympic Qualification for the 2022 Beijing Olympics in August 2021.
https://www.si.com/olympics/2022/06/15/south-korean-hockey-player-cho-min-ho-dies-35-lung-cancer
MONSTA X Security Member Dead: Starship Entertainment Confirms Heartbreaking News
June 14, 2022
MONSTA X is dealing with heartbreaking news after the boy group’s tour.
Multiple news outlets, including Korea JoongAng Daily, quoted Starship Entertainment’s press release about a member of the group’s security team.
On Tuesday, the agency said that a security staff passed away while they were in the US for MONSTA X’s world tour.
“A security company employee who was working with us has passed away during our business trip to the United States. We cannot hide our sorrow about the sudden unfortunate loss of someone who has worked with all their heart and soul,” the statement said.
No age or cause of death reported.
INDONESIA
Mercedes driver “died suddenly” at the wheel:
Mercy Driver Hits Ojol Dies Suspected of Heart Attack
June 17, 2022
Jakarta - The driver of a Mercedes-Benz (Mercy) car involved in an accident with an online motorcycle taxi (ojol) in the SCBD area, South Jakarta, has died. The man with the initials RD (51) is suspected of having a heart attack when the accident occurred. “When he arrived at the TL in front of the Batik Kuring Restaurant, the Mercy driver was suspected of having sudden chest pain so he couldn't control the steering wheel," said Head of Sub-Directorate for Gakkum Ditlantas Polda Metro Jaya AKBP Jamal Alam in a statement to detik.com, Friday (17/6/2022). "After the accident occurred, the Mercy driver died, presumably from a heart attack, while the motorcycle driver only suffered minor injuries," he continued.
No age reported.
Causes of Death of Pilgrims from Cianjur in Medina
June 16, 2022
Cianjur — The death of a pilgrim from Cianjur, H Hasbullah while performing Hajj in Medina City, Saudi Arabia, shocked the residents of Cianjur, especially his family, because when he left he was in good health. H. Hasbullah suddenly died at the age of 58, Wednesday afternoon, June 15, 2022. The family revealed the cause of their father's death.
Spokesperson for the family, Yunia Fatonah (45) revealed, the deceased died while going to perform the Isha prayer, according to the news received. "The deceased died just before the Isha prayer arrived," said Yunia, Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Before he died, the deceased had time to try his teammates to eat kebuli rice not far from the hotel where he died. However, the invitation was rejected by his friends because at that time the weather was very hot, they chose to stay in the hotel. After a few hours, the deceased had fallen in the hotel lobby. Then taken to the nearest hospital, but breathed his last.
No cause of death reported.
AUSTRALIA
Philip Sutton, inspiring Australian activist who sounded climate emergency alarm
June 20, 2022
Philip Sutton, who has died suddenly aged 71, was a pioneer of the climate emergency movement and a powerful influence on environmental campaigners in Australia and internationally. Sutton’s work challenged the prevailing paradigm of a “reform as usual”, incremental-change strategy based on unclear goals.
No cause of death reported.
Silktails pay tribute after tragic loss
June 19, 2022
The Kaiviti Silktails have made a special tribute presentation in honour of their Football Manager Jacquie Shannon, who died suddenly in Sydney at the weekend. Shannon, 57, had been the Silktails’ heart and soul for organisational and pastoral care of the 28 players, who had left their homes and families in Fiji to compete in the NSWRL Ron Massey Cup in Australia over the past two seasons. At the Silktails’ Round 13 match on Sunday against Mounties, the players sang songs before and at the conclusion of the game at Aubrey Keech Reserve to express their love and gratitude to Shannon.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.nswrl.com.au/news/2022/06/19/kaiviti-silktails-pay-tribute-after-tragic-loss2/
Tributes flow for beloved Cooksuck food blogger, Sydney band member Darrell Beveridge
June 18, 2022
A beloved food blogger and social media comedian has been remembered as a hilarious hero who brought joy to everyone. Darrell Beveridge, affectionately known to close friends as Bobby, died suddenly on Wednesday.
The popular Sydneysider was the brains behind the Cook Suck Instagram and Twitter accounts, which boasts more than 40,000 followers and feature funny critiques of various food dishes. He was also a guitarist in the Display Homes, a band he formed with his former housemates Steph King and Greg Clennar.
No age or cause of death reported.
3X-Vaccinated High School Principal… Just Suddenly Dies
June 14, 2022
Murray Kitteringham, principal of Sir Joseph Banks High School in New South Wales, Australia, just suddenly died with no cause of death given.
Despite three jabs, or because of them, Kitteringham spent 11 days in bed after catching the Omicron variant in March 2022.
https://www.hollywoodlanews.com/murray-kitteringham-dead/
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Violist Peter Barber has Died, Aged 64; Barber, who had given 47 years' service to the orchestra, was preparing to tour with the group in mid-June
June 14, 2022
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) has announced the sudden death of its Assistant Sub-Principal Emeritus Viola, Peter Barber. Described as "passionate and unwaveringly positive in every aspect of his life", Barber will be profoundly missed by the orchestra's players.
Alongside the viola, Barber loved choral singing and frequently appeared in local choirs such as Cantoris, Bel Canto, and Nota Bene. A lover of the outdoors, he spent much of his free time hiking. He was also a passionate learner of languages and worked on Mandarin, German, and latterly Te Reo Māori — New Zealand's indigenous language. Barber was a champion of New Zealand music, and made multiple recordings of works by New Zealand composers.
No cause of death reported.
https://theviolinchannel.com/new-zealand-symphony-orchestra-violist-peter-barber-has-died/