In memory of those who “died suddenly,” in Egypt, Nigeria, Turkey, Jordan, Azerbaijan and Russia, November 14-November 21
Egyptologist Jean-Philippe Kalala Omotunde; Nigerian hoopster Seyi Awogbemi Sodiq; Jordanian handball player Adel Bakr Attari; Azerbaijani poet Oleg Yakovlev; Russian skater Alexander Gorshkov; & more
Note this past week’s plague of fatal heart attacks among young men in Turkey.
EGYPT
Jean-Philippe Kalala Omotunde passed away
November 15, 2022
The author, Egyptologist, researcher in history specializing in African science and mathematics and African classical humanities, project manager at Unesco, Jean-Philippe Kalala Omotunde died of a heart attack at the age of 55, according to the first information. For many years, he campaigned for the real history of Africa to be known. He often repeated during his lectures and speeches that the history of the peoples of the Caribbean did not begin with slavery and that it was important to teach this to children. Jean-Philippe Kalala Omotunde has worked to show the richness of African cultures. He spoke regularly about the Renaissance of Africa. Recently, he had taken part in a conference on African thought, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. He had also urged the leaders of the continent to turn to geothermal energy in order to achieve energy independence for Africa.
https://la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/guadeloupe/jean-philippe-kalala-omotunde-s-est-eteint-1340136.html
NIGERIA
Death of Teenage Basketball Star Shocks Hungary
November 21, 2022
Seyi Awogbemi Sodiq, a Nigerian player of the Alba Fehérvár men’s basketball team, has died at the age of eighteen. The memorial on the club’s website recalls that the African basketball player arrived in Hungary at the age of 13 and stood out from the local field with his excellent performances in the junior championships. At the age of 16, he made his debut for the Székesfehérvár-based club’s adult team. Last autumn, he was diagnosed with a serious illness and after much deliberation, on the advice of his parents, he decided not to undergo surgery in Hungary, returning to Abuja in February. He was treated at home with traditional medical methods and then resumed basketball a few months ago, training with his former team and working on his comeback in Abuja. His plan was to return to Hungary soon, to play for Alba again. However, on Saturday morning, a week before his 19th birthday, his heart stopped and he passed away, Alba’s website reports. The young basketball player was remembered with a minute’s silence before Saturday night’s league game.
No cause of death reported.
https://hungarytoday.hu/death-of-teenage-basketball-star-shocks-hungary/
University Student Slumps and Dies Suddenly
November 18, 2022
Akoka, Lagos - A 22-year-old student at the University of Lagos in Akoka was playing football with friends when he suddenly slumped and died on the field. He had complained earlier of feeling unwell but had decided to go play football with his friends. The Varisty’s Public Relations Occider, Adejoke Alga-Inraheem had the following to say, “But he said he was still going to go ahead and play football. In the course of playing, his teammates turned around and noticed that he had slumped. They moved closer and tried to raise him but at that point, he was completely motionless. His friends took him to the medical centre, and they immediately tried to resuscitate him but unfortunately, he was dead.” An autopsy is pending.
https://amiloadednews.com/2022/11/tragedy-as-unilag-student-slumps-dies-playing-football.html
TURKEY
Two killed in "vaxxidents":
When he got sick at the wheel, the car fell into the cliff, his wife died
November 17, 2022
Baki Sevim (67), who became ill while driving in Bursa, fell into the abyss with his car, where his wife Zeliha Sevim (65) died. The accident occurred at around 15.00 in the Doğancı District of Osmangazi district. Baki Sevim, who came to the city center from the direction of Keles with his wife Zeliha Sevim, suddenly fell ill. The car, which got out of Sevim's control, rolled into the abyss. The couple got stuck in the car, which was standing on the creek bed, upside down. Upon the notification of those who saw the accident, firefighters, health and gendarmerie teams were sent to the region. It was determined that Zeliha Sevim died.
https://www.haberturk.com/direksiyonda-rahatsizlaninca-ucuruma-uctu-esi-oldu-3539630
Sad thing! He had a heart attack while driving
November 17, 2022
The accident occurred in Karabük Belen Toki Locality. According to the information obtained, R.G., who was driving with his car, had a heart attack at the wheel. Losing its steering control, R.G was able to stop by hitting the median. After the first intervention of the health teams who came to the scene after the citizens in the vicinity informed the Police and Health team, he was taken to Karabük Training and Research Hospital by ambulance. However, despite being treated in the intensive care unit of the hospital, R.G could not be saved despite all the interventions and died.
No age reported.
https://karabukgundem.com/aci-olay-arac-kullanirken-kalp-krizi-gecirdi.html
15 "died suddenly" from heart attacks:
MHP leader dies of heart attack
November 21, 2022
MHP Manisa Provincial President Murat Öner, who got worse at home yesterday evening, was taken to a private hospital in the city by an ambulance that came upon the call of his wife. Öner, who seems to have had a heart attack, could not be saved despite the intervention of doctors. Following the news of Öner's death, Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cengiz Ergün, MHP Group Deputy Chairman and Manisa Deputy Erkan Akçay, Manisa deputies and district mayors issued a condolence message.
No age reported.
https://haber.sol.org.tr/haber/mhpli-baskan-gecirdigi-kalp-krizi-sonucu-oldu-356065
Died of a heart attack at a young age
November 21, 2022
Sadettin Orhan, 28, residing in Ferizli İnönü District, passed away due to a heart attack in the morning. When Orhan's wife (he got worse at 4 in the morning) noticed the situation, ambulance and medical teams came to the house. Cardiac massage was given to Sadettin Orhan, who was taken to Ferizli District Hospital. It was learned that Orhan, who lost his life despite all the interventions, will have a son 3 weeks later.
https://t54.com.tr/haber/12578590/genc-yasta-kalp-krizinden-vefat-etti
He had a heart attack on the bus! Sad news...
November 21, 2022
According to the information obtained; 69-year-old Mustafa Özcan, who got on the Korucuk Bus from Orta Garaj in Adapazarı District, got on the bus and took a few steps, then suddenly fell ill and collapsed. Citizens and the bus driver, who noticed the situation, immediately called 112 and gave information. In the meantime, the driver and citizens, who realized that the old man had a heart attack, made the first aid. 112 teams who came to the scene took the old man to the vehicle and started to do CPR to run his heart. The resuscitated old man was transferred to Sakarya Training and Research Hospital. The old man who was tried to be revived, died despite all the interventions.
https://www.haberlisin.com/haber/12582276/otobuste-kalp-krizi-gecirmisti-aci-haber
Air Petty Officer Mustafa Pazar died of a heart attack
November 19, 2022
Petty Officer Mustafa Pazar, who was on duty at Incirlik Air Base, died at the age of 29 in the hospital where he had been treated for a while as a result of a heart attack. Mustafa Pazar will be buried tomorrow (Sunday 20 November) in Altıntaş district cemetery, after the funeral prayer to be held at the Altıntaş District Grand Mosque in Kütahya, following the noon prayer.
28-year-old youth died of heart attack in Alaşehir
November 20, 2022
A 28-year-old man in Manisa's Alaşehir district died as a result of a heart attack at his home. The incident occurred on the last floor of a 3-storey apartment building in the Hacıbey District of the district at around 11:00 today. According to the information received, when Okan Anbarcı did not come out of the toilet he entered for a long time, his wife Kader Anbarcı was suspicious of the situation and called to him. When Okan Anbarcı did not make a sound, Kader Anbarcı tried to open the door. Unable to open the door, Anbarcı asked the neighbors for help. Okan Anbarcı was found motionless in the toilet, the door of which was opened with the help of neighbors. The medical teams who came to the scene after the notification determined that Okan Anbarcı died. According to the first determinations, it was learned that Anbarcı had a heart attack. An investigation into the incident has been initiated.
Southeast Veteran Hero Hakkı Kaplan succumbed to heart attack
November 19, 2022
Southeast Veteran Kahraman Hakkı Kaplan (50) passed away as a result of a heart attack while on duty at Gölcük Shipyard where he worked. Kütahya Governor Ali Çelik, Air Brigade and Garrison Commander Necati Gündüz, Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Colonel Murat Kırbaç protocol members, relatives, relatives and citizens attended the funeral prayer of Gazi Hakkı Kaplan, who was buried with a military ceremony in his hometown Kütahya after the noon prayer and funeral prayer. Kütahya Governor Ali Çelik said in a statement: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of our hero veteran Hakkı Kaplan at a young age. My condolences and patience to his family and relatives, I wish God's mercy on our veteran. May he rest in heaven."
Medical Secretary Özkan Gelgeç (24) Died of Heart Attack
November 20, 2022
The 112 team was sent to the house of Medical Secretary Özkan Gelgeç, who felt his discomfort while he was sitting at home yesterday evening and informed his friends about the situation. It was understood that the Medical Secretary Özkan Gelgeç, who was brought to Ağrı Training and Research Hospital by 112 ambulance, had a heart attack and was immediately intervened. It was learned that the 24-year-old young health personnel Özkan Gelgeç could not be saved despite all the interventions, and it was learned that his body will be buried in his hometown, Samsun.
Çorumlu youth succumbed to heart attack
November 20, 2022
Olcay Gösterir, the son of Feramuz and Sevim Gösterir, brother of Eda Turan, (38) from Eşençay Village, died of a heart attack as a result of his illness. The death of Olcay Gösterir, who was engaged in automobile-buying and selling business in Ankara, at a young age, shocked his family and loved ones.
https://www.yaylahaber.com.tr/corumlu-genc-kalp-krizine-yenildi
Suspicious death in Alanya!
November 20, 2022
Suspicious death in Alanya! A 30-year-old citizen named Hasan Özsoy, who runs a market in Kestel District of ALANYA, was found dead in the apartment he went to in Mahmutlar last night. Medical teams and police teams were dispatched to the area. The exact cause of death of Özsoy, who allegedly had a heart attack, is being investigated. It was learned that Özsoy is married and has one daughter.
https://www.yenialanya.com/haber/12574357/alanyada-supheli-olum
He lost his heart in the luxury boat he was the captain of
November 18, 2022
Orcan Okan, who was working as a captain on a wooden gulet [boat] in Bodrum district of Mugla, died of a heart attack. The incident occurred at around 00:30 the previous night. A woman working in the 17-meter wooden gulet anchored off Kumbahçe Beach, when she saw another employee lying still, she reported to 112. When the Coast Guard and medical teams boarded the gulet, they encountered the corpse of 50-year-old Orcan Okan. Okan, whose corpse was taken to the morgue, is believed to have died of a heart attack.
https://www.yeniasir.com.tr/ege/mugla/2022/11/18/kaptanligini-yaptigi-luks-gulette-kalbine-yenildi
The beloved shopkeeper of Uzun Çarşı was found dead in his home.
November 18, 2022
Tunahan Sapmaz (37), who has been running a hardware store for many years next to Uzun Çarşı in the city center of Adapazarı, did not go to work this morning. The owner of the business called Sapmaz's friends and asked about his condition. Sapmaz's friends, who were out of town because his wife and two children were on the school break, went to the young man's house in Erenler. When the door did not open, the police, who was informed, opened the door with a locksmith and entered the house. Tunahan Sapmaz was found lying motionless at home. 112 ambulance crews determined that Sapmaz died. After the examination made at the scene, it was determined that Sapmaz died of a heart attack.
https://medyabar.com/haber/12547478/uzun-carsinin-sevilen-esnafi-evinde-olu-bulundu
Prison guard found dead in bathroom in Denizli
November 19, 2022
The incident occurred in the Zeytinköy Neighborhood of Pamukkale district. According to the information obtained; Süleyman Çevik (49), who worked as a prison guard in the closed prison in the Kocabaş District of the Honaz district, did not pick up the phone and his relatives went to his house. When they entered accompanied by security forces, Cevik was found lying motionless in the bathroom. The paramedics who were sent to the scene determined that the officer was dead. After the examinations, the dead body was taken to the morgue of the forensic medicine institution for autopsy. It was claimed that Süleyman Çevik may have died as a result of a heart attack in the bathroom he entered to take a shower.
https://www.yeniasir.com.tr/ege/denizli/2022/11/19/denizlide-infaz-koruma-memuru-banyoda-olu-bulundu
Death that shocked the business world in Ankara: Mustafa Tekin passed away!
November 18, 2022
Mustafa Yetkin, one of the promising businessmen of the capital, died of a heart attack. The death of Mustafa Yetkin, who is also a member of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce Real Estate Consultancy Services Professional Committee, shocked the business world in Ankara. Ankara Realtors Chamber, Hakan Akçam, announced the death of Mustafa Tekin on his social media account. Akçam said, "Mustafa Yetkin, the son of our former Chamber President, Mr. Ahmet Yetkin, passed away as a result of a heart attack. May God have mercy on him, I hope he rests in heaven. I wish patience to his family and fans." He also shared his sadness.
No age reported.
The person who had a heart attack at the gas station in Çorum died
November 15, 2022
Kenan Ataman, 42, who had a heart attack at the gas station in the Boğazkale district of Çorum, died. According to the information received, Boğazköy Museum private security officer Ataman, who went to Yozgat City Hospital for treatment due to heart disease, became ill at the gas station where he stopped to buy fuel. Upon the notification, the medical teams determined that Ataman had a heart attack. Ataman, who was taken to Yozgat City Hospital by ambulance, could not be saved despite the intervention.It was learned that Ataman is the father of two children.
Çağlar Akay (20), who went to Kütahya a week ago on national service, dies
November 21, 2022
Çağlar Akay, who went to Kütahya Air Private Command to fulfill his national duty, signed up to his unit on Sunday, 13 November. According to the information received, Akay, who was a one-week-old soldier, fell ill at night for an unknown reason. It was determined that Akay, who was taken to the hospital and treated, had a heart attack. Akay, who could not be saved despite all the efforts of the doctors, lost his life. The couple of İlyas and Fatma Akay, who lived in the Nazilli Şirinevler District and received the sad news of their son before the morning, and the relatives of the family mourned him.
https://www.egemeclisi.com/ege/aydinli-asker-kutahya-da-gorevde-kalp-krizine-yenildi-h135068.html
Two policemen "died suddenly":
Police officer from Konya, who worked in Uşak, died due to a heart attack
November 19, 2022
Police officer Süleyman Kayar (50), who works in the Anti-Smuggling and Organized Crime (KOM) Branch Directorate of the Uşak Provincial Police Department, was taken to the Uşak Training and Research Hospital after he fell ill at home yesterday evening. Kayar, who was found to have had a heart attack, died despite all the interventions made in the hospital. A ceremony was held at the Uşak Provincial Police Department building for the police officer who passed away in the evening. Governor Turan Ergün, Police Chief Mesut Gezer, Provincial Gendarmerie Commander Colonel Fahri Temiz, relatives and colleagues of Süleyman Kaya attended the ceremony. After the speeches, Süleyman Kayar's body was sent to his hometown Konya for burial.
Police officer who died of heart attack on his last journey
November 18, 2022
The funeral of police officer Mehmet Mursal (54), who died in the hospital where he was hospitalized after a heart attack in Antalya, was sent to Sivas to be buried after the ceremony held at the police station. The corpse of Mursal, which was taken from the hospital morgue, wrapped in the Turkish flag, was brought in front of the Provincial Security Directorate service building. Police Chief Orhan Çevik and his colleagues and relatives attended the ceremony held here for Mehmet Mursal. After the ceremony, the funeral of police officer Mehmet Mursal was sent to Sivas to be buried.
Baker Eray Özten passed away
November 20, 2022
Eray Özten, who has been a baker for many years in Söğütlü and a popular tradesman in the district, passed away after a heart attack. Eray Özten, who died at the age of 49, will be buried after the noon and funeral prayers to be held at the Söğütlü Central Mosque. May God have mercy on the deceased, our condolences to his dear ones.
https://t54.com.tr/haber/12573040/firinci-eray-ozten-vefat-etti
28 second video Turkish man dies suddenly while dancing
November 14, 2022
JORDAN
Sad news came from Jordan to Cyprus
November 15, 2022
Kemal Al Afghani, the grandson of the late chief muezzin Ahmet Gürses Zeybekoğlu, who lived in Jordan, died of a sudden heart attack at a young age. His death shocked all his loved ones, especially his family.
No age reported.
https://www.gundemkibris.com/kibris/urdun-den-kibris-a-aci-haberi-geldi-h352400.html
Reported on November 10:
National Handball Player of Jordan Dies After Mid-Game Heart Attack (Video)
November 10, 2022
Adel Bakr Attari of Jordan’s national team died after suffering a heart attack during a Jordan Handball Cup match. He was only 36. Attari died Tuesday (Nov. 8) in Amman after a massive heart attack in the second half of the game against Al-Salt club on Monday. The Jordan Handball Federation issued a statement explaining that Atari suffered cardiac failure and was transferred to a nearby hospital where he died the following day. There is unconfirmed speculation that Attari had been injected with synthetic mRNA supplied by Pfizer. The country had reportedly administered 97 doses per 100 people in its population, as of August 2022. With most Jordanians getting two doses each, the vaccination rate has been estimated to be 47-48 percent.
https://www.hollywoodlanews.com/handball-player-heart-attack-dead-game/
AZERBAIJAN
In Chelny, sudden death of artist and bard Oleg Yakovlev
November 20, 2022
Naberezhnaya Chelny - Yesterday in Naberezhnaya Chelny, the funeral of poet, rock musician and artist Oleg Yakovlev took place. The talented, expressive Chelny man suddenly passed at 61 years of age. The artist's images were varied - there are graphics and urban realism. Very often Yakovlev turned towards the city landscapes of Chelnov and Yelabugi. From his canvases there is a transcendent energy and a feeling of eternal movement.
No cause of death reported.
In Shamkir, a 40-year-old man dies suddenly while shaving
November 21, 2022
In Shamkir region a man has died. As reported by Lent.az, 40-year-old local resident Elbrus Takhir son of Abdulrakhmanov suddenly died while shaving his face in the bathroom of his house. The deceased's family members took him to the Shamkir Central District Hospital. An investigation is underway.
RUSSIA
Olympic ice dance champion Gorshkov dies at 76
November 17, 2022
Moscow - Russian ice dancer Alexander Gorshkov has died at the age of 76. He won the first Olympic ice dance gold medal for the Soviet Union at the 1976 Games and later became a leading official in Russian figure skating. The Russian Figure Skating Federation says in a statement that Gorshkov died “suddenly” without giving further details. Gorshkov and his wife Lyudmila Pakhomova skated to the gold medal when ice dance first appeared on the Olympic program in 1976 and won six world titles. Gorshkov later became an official at the International Skating Union and was president of the Russian Figure Skating Federation from 2010 until his death.
No cause of death reported.
https://kstp.com/world/olympic-ice-dance-champion-gorshkov-dies-at-76/
At the 'Red Star' stadium death of a veteran of Omsk football after training
November 16, 2022
In Omsk, investigators from the Investigative Committee reported the death of a 59-year-old man, whose body was found at the Red Star stadium. "On Tuesday 15th November, around 21:57 communication arrived, that at the stadium after football training a man suddenly died," as explained to 'Gorod55' in the Investigative Committee of Russia for Omsk Region. Arriving on the scene, the expert examined the body and did not find any signs of violence or a criminal offense. Now the body is in the morgue to ascertain the cause of death. Meanwhile, as discovered by 'Gorod55', the deceased turned out to be a veteran of Omsk football Oleg Kovbasyuk, who participated in various tournaments and played in the all-star games of FC Irtysh.
14-year-old dies suddenly after collapsing during school break in Russia
November 20, 2022
Krasnodar - A 14-year-old boy died suddenly during a recess between classes at school. The boy suddenly felt unwell and collapsed unconscious in front of all of his school peers. The school nurse was called and despite lifesaving attempts the boy never regained consciousness. The paramedics arrived and declared the boy dead. No cause of death is listed but the death is being described as from “natural causes”.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2022/11/20/14-year-old-dies-suddenly-collapsing-school-russia/
School bus driver suddenly died at the wheel in Chita
November 18, 2022
Chita - School bus driver suddenly died at the wheel. According to preliminary data, the man did not have time to get to the place where he had to pick up the children. Shortly before the incident, the Russian passed a medical examination. The driver’s partner said that on that day his colleague complained of health problems. Doctors believe that he died from pulmonary edema with left ventricular failure, subendocardial necrosis and acute erosive gastritis.
No age reported.
https://scooptrade.com/school-bus-driver-suddenly-died-at-the-wheel-in-chita/
Death of young Bryansk hockey player after a battle with brain tumour
November 18, 2022
In Bryansk, the sad news was reported of the death of a young hockey player after a battle with a terrible illness. We reported that in the winter of 2021, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. Bryansk residents pulled together their collective resources to help the child get medical treatment in the capital. The illness receded and the boy returned to Bryansk. He was able to complete 9th grade with distinction, and began planning his life, but the illness returned. Unfortunately, the disease was stronger. Today, November 18, the young hockey player is no longer with us.
No age reported.
https://newsbryansk.ru/fn_1250634.html
Visitor falls dead at a train station in Volgograd
November 16, 2022
Volgograd - A 58-year-old man died at the Volgograd train station in front of passengers, who had arrived at the station or were waiting for their trains. The man unexpectedly lost his balance and rolled off the stairs near the main entrance. The medics present confirmed his death. According to preliminary reports the death was from natural causes. The body of the 58-year-old was sent for inspection by experts, an investigation was organised.
Reported on November 11:
In Omsk in the 'Pyateroshka' shop a man mysteriously died
November 11, 2022
Omsk - On Thursday, 11th November, shoppers and staff members at the shop 'Pyateroshka', on Grizodyubova street, made a terrible discovery. On the sales floor, they stumbled across the body of a dead man. "A message regarding the discovery of a corpse arrived at 11:32. At the scene the body of a 45-year-old resident of Leninsky region was found," as explained to 'Gorod55' by the Investigative Committee of Russia for Omsk Region. An expert arrived on the scene, examined the body, and did not find any signs of violence or criminal activity. The body was transported to the morgue to discover the cause of death.
https://gorod55.ru/news/2022-11-11/v-omske-v-magazine-pyaterochka-zagadochno-umer-muzhchina-2586647
In Krasnodar a passenger dies in a tram carriage
November 15, 2022
Krasnodar - On Tuesday, 15th November, a passenger died on board a tram. The tragedy was narrated to police officers by bystanders. According to eyewitness testimony, the incident happened on Kommunar street in a carriage of tram no. 15. One of the passengers became ill and suddenly died. The reason for the person's death is unknown at this time. A district police officer attended the scene. There will be an investigation of the facts, said Artem Konovalenko, head of the press service of the Department of Internal Affairs for Krasnodar.
No age reported.
https://kuban.mk.ru/incident/2022/11/15/v-krasnodare-passazhir-umer-v-vagone-tramvaya.html
Yuri Fyodorovich Chepurnov, 75
November 15, 2022
Penzensky region - On the 15th November 2022 at the age of 75, Yuri Fyodorovich suddenly died. Yuri Fyodorovich worked for 50 years in the health service in Penzenski region, of which he spent the last 6 months working as a statistician in the organisational-methodical department of the State Budgetary Heathcare Institution Panzensky Regional Tuberculosis Hospital.
No cause of death reported.
Just a little correction for "In Chelny, sudden death of artist and bard Oleg Yakovlev" - Naberezhnye Chelny is a town in Russia, not Azerbaijan.