In memory of those who "died suddenly" in Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa, Israel, Turkey, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Russia, August 2-August 8
Nigerian director Biyo Bandele; Russian actor Alexander Arkhipenkov; four Israelis died in two "vaxxidents," and two others strangely drowned; Turkish voice actor Sungun Babacan; and more
UGANDA
Kayunga RDC the former Uganda Muslim Supreme Council spokesperson suddenly dies
August 3, 2022
Hajji Nsereko Mutumba, the Kayunga Resident District Commissioner (RDC) and the former Uganda Muslim supreme council spokesperson has passed on. He passed on this morning at Rubaga Hospital but the exact cause of his sudden death is not yet known. He was believed to be in his late 60s. The news of his death was confirmed by the Deputy Presidential Press Secretary, Mr. Faruk Kirunda who described the late as a respected opinion leader who worked for peace and unity adding that his absence will be deeply felt.
Kisoro Tourist Hotel Manager found dead
August 3, 2022
The Police in Kisoro are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 61 years old man who died suddenly. Kigezi Regional Police Spokesman Elly Maate identified the deceased as Musenga John, the manager Tourist Hotel Kisoro, and who hailed from Rushambya village Kirigime ward Southern Division Kabale district. Maate said that the incident was reported by Mugisha Annet an employee at Tourist Hotel Kisoro, in Central Division Kisoro District.
It’s alleged that in the morning hours of today, the deceased was found dead seated on the toilet seat with his head leaning on the wall with blood oozing from his nose. When the Police was notified, the detectives visited the scene and examined and also introduced the canine dogs at scene but could not move away from the deceased body which was forwarded to Kisoro General Hospital Mortuary for postmortem where it was revealed that he died of natural causes. Maate however said that a case of sudden death was registered at Kisoro Central Police Station under reference number CRB 495/2022 to help in further investigations.
No cause of death reported.
https://ugnews24.info/politics/kisoro-tourist-hotel-manager-found-dead-the-informer-ug/
NIGERIA
‘A monumental loss to Nigeria’s film industry,’ director Biyi Bandele passes away at 54
August 9, 2022
Lagos - Acclaimed novelist and filmmaker Biyi Bandele has died, his family announced in a Facebook post late Monday. Bandele, 54, was a prolific author, playwright and filmmaker whose work includes the adaptation of famed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandie Newton. His death was announced in a statement signed by his daughter Temi Bandele.
She wrote, “I am heartbroken to share the sudden and unexpected death on Sunday 7th of August in Lagos of my father Biyi Bandele. Biyi was a prodigiously talented writer and film-maker, as well as a loyal friend and beloved father. He was a storyteller to his bones, with an unblinking perspective, singular voice and wisdom which spoke boldly through all of his art, in poetry, novels, plays and on screen. He told stories which made a profound impact and inspired many all over the world. His legacy will live on through his work,” she wrote in the post.
Bandele was considered one of the finest filmmakers and storytellers of his generation.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/09/africa/biyi-bandele-nigerian-filmmaker-dies/index.html
Former IGP, Tafa Balogun dies at 74
August 5, 2022
Nigeria's former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mustafa Adebayo Balogun is dead. Balogun, who would have turned 75 on August 8, 2022, died around 8.30 Thursday night at the Reddington Hospital, Lekke, Lago following a brief illness. Close family sources attributed cause of death to complications from heart related diseases.
https://tell.ng/former-igp-tafa-balogun-dies-at-74/
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa reports first death causally linked to COVID vaccine
August 4, 2022
Johannesburg - South Africa's health regulator reported on Thursday a causal link between the death of an individual and Johnson & Johnson's (J&J) (JNJ.N) COVID-19 vaccine, the first time such a direct link has been made in the country. The person presented with rare neurological disorder Guillain-Barre Syndrome soon after being given J&J's Janssen vaccine, after which the person was put on a ventilator and later died, senior scientists told a news conference.
"At the time of illness no other cause for the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) could be identified," Professor Hannelie Meyer said. The person's age and other personal details were not disclosed for confidentiality reasons.
J&J said in an emailed statement that GBS was associated with the administration of various vaccines and other medicines and can also be triggered by SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
ISRAEL
Jerusalem bus loses control and swerves into pedestrians, killing one
August 10, 2022
An Egged Bus swerved into pedestrians and crashed into a construction site at Jerusalem's Yermiyahu street on Tuesday night. The driver lost control of the vehicle and swerved into two pedestrians, including a 70-year-old Israeli man who died of his injuries, Magen David Adom (MDA) said. The other pedestrian is in light condition.
The bus driver, in his 40s, was trapped inside the vehicle in serious condition and unconscious before he was pulled out by MDA paramedics. He was rushed to a nearby medical center for further treatment, Israel Police said. After ramming into the pedestrians, the bus hit a number of vehicles before coming to a stop at a nearby construction site.
A United Hatzala first responder who quickly arrived at the scene of the fatal accident said paramedic teams at the scene treated the drivers of the damaged vehicles, all considered to be in light condition.
Police said they have begun an investigation into the incident.
https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-714312
Reported on July 28:
3 killed in deadly car crash on Route 6 in southern Israel
July 28, 2022
Three people were killed after their cars collided along Route 6 near the southern city of Kiryat Gat on Thursday evening. The Magen David Adom ambulance service said in a statement that a man and a woman in their 40s and another man in his 30s were pronounced dead at the scene following the accident at the Kiryat Gat interchange.
Paramedics said they found the cars “crushed” at the scene, along with the three passengers, who were all unconscious and not breathing. Police discovered during a preliminary investigation that one of the drivers lost control of his vehicle and crossed into the opposite lane, crashing into the oncoming car.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/3-killed-in-deadly-car-crash-on-route-6-in-southern-israel/
Two strange drownings:
IDF soldier dies after drowning in pool during recreation day for his unit
August 4, 2022
A 19-year-old Israel Defense Forces soldier drowned Wednesday in a swimming pool during a recreation day for his unit in the coastal city of Ashkelon. The soldier’s family has been informed of his death, the military said in a statement Thursday morning.
A lifeguard was apparently on duty at the pool at the Ashkelon Recreation Village when the incident happened, and authorities were working to determine if a medical condition caused the soldier to drown, Ynet reported. Activities for the rest of his unit were halted and the soldiers are being given emotional support from the commanders and a mental health team, the report said.
In a separate incident a man, 20, drowned off the coast of Ashkelon on Wednesday. Medics who arrived at the scene on the city’s Dalila Beach took the man to the Barzilai Medical Center, and doctors at the hospital later declared his death.
Israeli man dies after contracting very rare ‘brain-eating amoeba’
August 5, 2022
An Israeli man has recently died after contracting a very rare “brain-eating amoeba,” the Health Ministry announced Friday. The Ministry said it was investigating where the 36-year-old resident of northern Israel, who was otherwise healthy, could have come into contact with the organism.
The ministry said specialists had identified that the man was likely suffering from Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis, an infection of the brain caused by the Naegleria fowleri amoeba. But due to the rarity of the disease, the diagnosis was only confirmed after a sample was sent to the Center for Disease Control in the US. The amoeba lives in soil and warm fresh water, such as lakes, rivers, and hot springs. It is commonly called the “brain-eating amoeba” because it can cause a brain infection when water containing the amoeba goes up the nose, according to the CDC. While infection is extremely rare, with only some 400 cases diagnosed worldwide, it is often fatal.
“The Health Ministry is working with the Ministries of environmental protection and agriculture [to find the source] and will update the public on its finds,” the ministry said.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-man-dies-after-contracting-very-rare-brain-eating-amoeba/
TURKEY
'Voice of Hollywood' Sungun Babacan Has Died
August 7, 2022
Sungun Babacan, one of Turkey's most important voice actors, passed away. Babacan, who died at the age of 63, gave life to many world-famous actors with his voice. Babacan, who died at the age of 63, was one of Turkey's most important voice actors.
Sungun Babacan, who was treated for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for a long time, died on August 6, 2022.
KUWAIT
Gulf migrant laborer died in Kuwait, family urges to bring the dead body
August 3, 2022
A worker who went to a Gulf country for pottakooti died suddenly. Bhanot Gangaram (54) ... has been working as a migrant worker in the Gulf country of Kuwait for 30 years.
Gangaram has been trying to return to his country for the past few days, but stayed in the country due to delay in visa stamping. Gangaram suffered a heart attack on 1st August during this event. The friends who noticed him rushed him to the hospital where the doctors declared him already dead, the friends said. Wife Prema and sons Ganesh are crying after hearing the news of the death of Gulf worker Gangaram. The victim’s family members and village sarpanch Pramila asked the government officials to respond and repatriate Gangaram’s body.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
40-year-old dies suddenly
August 4, 2022
Miusam Mohamed Salem, 40, Maldivian, but living in the UAE, has died suddenly from a heart failure. He was vaccinated and promoted the vaccines.
RUSSIA
In Tambov, an actor of the Drama Theater died at the age of 54
August 4, 2022
At the 54th year of his life, the leading actor of the Tambov State Academic Order "Badge of Honor" of the Drama Theater, the successor of the acting dynasty Arkhipenkov Alexander Vladimirovich, suddenly died. This was announced at the theatre.
Alexander Arkhipenkov is a graduate of the theater studio at the Russian Drama Theater named after M. Gorky (Akmola, Kazakhstan). In 2007 he joined the troupe of the Tambov Drama Theatre. Over the years, he has played about 40 roles, the most striking of them: the Elder, Kinto (" Khanuma "), Fried eggs (" Marriage "), Pyotr Andreevich Mavrov (" Moscow Hetera "), Mikhailo Vasiliev (" Vassa Zheleznova "), Teacher (" The Lady's Visit "), Padron Fortunato ("The Chiogina Skirmishes ""). Memorable fascinating images were created by Alexander Vladimirovich in performances for children, with whom he always found a common language. During these years, the decoration of the New Year holidays in the theater was A.V. Arkhipenkov as Father Frost.
For 15 years of serving the theatrical art of the Tambov region, Alexander Arkhipenkov won the love and respect not only of the audience, but also of his colleagues. For more than 10 years he headed the trade union organization of TOGAUK " Tambovteatr ".
We express our deep and sincere condolences to family and friends. Farewell to the actor will take place on August 6 at 11.00 in the theater.
No cause of death reported.
https://tambov.bezformata.com/listnews/skonchalsya-aktyor-dramaticheskogo-teatra/108102409/
“Died suddenly” swimming in a lake:
Man dies on lake in Yakutov park in Ufa
August 6, 2022
A local resident died on the Soldatskoye Lake in the Yakutov Park of Ufa, the UGZ of the capital reported. According to the department, the man became ill while swimming and other beach visitors came to his aid. Unfortunately, despite all the attempts of the doctors called to save the victim, he died. All causes and circumstances of death are now being established.
The teenager died on the site with horizontal bars in the Vologda region
August 7, 2022
The tragedy happened yesterday in Sokol. The young man was engaged in street horizontal bars in the microdistrict when he became ill. The teenager suddenly collapsed. He stopped breathing in the arms of his friends. Friends called an ambulance, but the doctors could not save the young man. According to the main version, the falconer could have had acute heart failure, which is why he died. At the moment, investigators are conducting an investigation into the sudden death of a young man.
No age reported.