In memory of those who 'died suddenly,' in Mexico, El Salvador, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Colombia, Suriname, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, August 15-August 22
Actor Nilton Moreira (32) and soccer star Pietra Medeiros (32) died in Brazil; Surinamese radio icon John Hassankhan "died in the studio"; five Salvadorans dropped dead in the street; & many more
MEXICO
He died inside a vehicle in Plaza Mandarin
August 17, 2022
A person was found dead inside a vehicle of a security company in the parking lot of Plaza Mandarín on López Mateos Boulevard, apparently from cardiac arrest. Witnesses mentioned that the man began to feel bad and the company employees sat him inside one of his vehicles and later he died. Elements of the Red Cross arrived in the area and were the ones who declared the individual lifeless. Workers from neighboring premises comment that the man, now lifeless, was the night watchman. In the place there are units of the municipal police carrying out corresponding investigations.
A fatal "vaxxident":
Reported on August 16:
Taxi driver dies of suspected heart attack in his car
August 16, 2022
An alleged heart failure took the life of a man who was driving his taxi this Tuesday morning in the streets of the Álvaro Obregón. The driver of a taxi from Mexico City left like every morning to tour the streets of the Álvaro Obregón aboard his Tsuru taxi to generate his income. The man between 45 and 50 years old was driving normally without suspecting that when he reached the intersection of Camino a la Minas and Chicago avenue in the Arvide neighborhood, he would start with chest pain, and what happened to him was so fast that he didn't have time to pull over and ask for help. Death came in a sudden manner without the taxi driver being able to do anything to stop the car on his own, since witnesses who were a few meters from the accident, in a small park, indicated that they only heard a loud crash and looked the taxi embedded in the back of a cargo van that was parked.
Those who observed the accident approached the scene and tried to help the man, but he was already unconscious inside the taxi; The onlookers asked the police for help and, in turn, they requested an ambulance. The paramedics in charge of the emergency arrived as soon as possible but only found that the subject had already died, was not breathing and had no vital signs. The officers cordoned off the place and notified the public ministry about what happened so that later experts from the local prosecutor's office could remove the body.
Reported on August 15:
Man loses his life at the entrance of a university center in Tepic
August 15, 2022
A man died this morning outside a university center called CEDE, located on Juárez Avenue at its intersection with Independencia Avenue in the city of Tepic. Initial reports indicate that the male went to receive medical attention at this school when he fainted right at the entrance of the place. Elements of the State Police arrived at the site, as well as a local funeral home who was in charge of removing the body. Apparently the male suffered a cardiac arrest, so he would have died of natural causes. So far his identity is unknown.
Reported on August 16:
In Mexico City, a man died of a heart attack on Paseo de la Reforma
August 16, 2022
A 53-year-old man died this Tuesday from a heart attack when he finished visiting the Bosque de Chapultepec with his family in the Miguel Hidalgo mayor's office. The incident occurred on Paseo de la Reforma in front of the Rufino Tamayo museum, where the victim began to feel bad and then collapsed on the floor. Paramedics arrived at the point to carry out the work of resuscitation of the man without success. Police elements cordoned off the scene of the incident so that experts could carry out the removal of the body.
https://www.milenio.com/politica/comunidad/cdmx-hombre-murio-infarto-paseo-reforma
Woman exits bus and collapses in waiting room
August 18, 2022
A woman lost her life, this Thursday morning, in the middle of a bus station in Los Mochis, and apparently suffered a sudden heart attack, a few minutes after arriving in the city. The female was identified as Carmen "N.", 66 years old, residing in Los Mochis. She transpired that a few minutes after arriving, she got off the passenger unit and walked towards the waiting room, while she went between the benches she collapsed. Plant personnel notified 911 and paramedics from the Ahome Municipality Medical Emergency Services (SUMMA) were mobilized to the scene, who upon arrival only confirmed that the passenger no longer had vital signs. Personnel from the State Prosecutor's Office came to attest and then the body was transferred to a funeral home for inspection required by law, although unofficially it was said that she died of a heart attack.
EL SALVADOR
Within a week, several people unexpectedly died on the street
August 19, 2022
Five Salvadorans have died suddenly while on the streets and for reasons still unknown. The last person was a woman who died this morning in Santa Rosa de Lima, La Unión [see below]. The first occurred in the Utila neighborhood (Santa Tecla) on August 9.
A woman of approximately 42 years old died on the morning of this Monday the 19th after falling to the ground and hitting her head when she was on her way to a medical consultation in the municipality of Santa Rosa de Lima, La Unión.
An approximately 63-year-old man died on August 17 at a bus stop on San Antonio Abad street, in San Salvador, due to alleged alcohol intoxication. According to relatives, Batrez was an alcoholic and had been drinking on the street for several days. Passers-by alerted the authorities, thinking that it could be an act of violence. However, the authorities confirmed that his death was due to natural causes. However, they said that it is the results of the investigations and studies, which would determine the cause. "It is not yet known with certainty, it will be defined in the autopsy, but it is confirmed that it was a natural death," detailed a police source.
On August 18, Armando Castillo Sibrian, 46 years old, died on the sidewalk of 10a. North Avenue, in San Salvador. Armando at that time was on his way to work which was a block away, he worked as a lathe operator in a workshop. Armando was on his way to work when he fainted and fell on one of the sidewalks on the 10th.
On August 16, an elderly man died on Route 6 in the Mejicanos. According to witnesses, the man passed out on the seat, so the driver stopped for the authorities to examine him.
Nicaraguan woman dies of a heart attack after leaving work at La Unión
August 19, 2022
Maria Luisa Blanco, 63 years old and of Nicaraguan nationality, died of a heart attack after leaving work. Her body was found on Boulevard Emanuel, in the Las Delicias neighborhood, municipality of Santa Rosa de Lima, La Unión. The deceased had a blow to the head, which is presumed to be the product of her fall to the ground. The incident was reported Friday morning. Some acquaintances told authorities that Ella Blanco left work at a restaurant early Friday morning, and she was later found dead elsewhere. Her body was lifted and transferred to Forensic Medicine where an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of her death.
https://www.elsalvadortimes.com/articulo/sucesos/mujer/20220819120258086637.amp.html
ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Retired police inspector dies hours after walking daughter down the aisle
August 23, 2022
While condolences continue to pour in for the Hazelwood family on the passing of retired police inspector David Hazelwood, mere hours before his death he was laughing and having a good time at a family function. Hazelwood died suddenly at his home in Green Hill on the outskirts of Kingstown on Sunday August 21, but the day before, he was the life of the party and the father giver at his daughter’s wedding.
Persons in the know said that Hazelwood was full of joy during his daughter’s wedding ceremony on Saturday. SEARCHLIGHT understands that Hazelwood also toasted the newly weds, charging his new son-in-law to take care of Afeisha.
Reports are that Hazelwood showed no sign of pain or medical distress at the wedding on Saturday, nor as he spent time with the family on Sunday morning. SEARCHLIGHT understands that some time after lunch on Sunday, he told relatives he was not feeling well and went to the bedroom. When checks were made on him, he was reportedly found unresponsive in the bedroom. Mere hours after beaming with pride and excitement, former Inspector David Hazelwood was dead.
After his retirement from the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force, Hazelwood worked in the Grenadines as a security officer. News of his passing was posted on social media and many persons expressed shock on his sudden passing and sympathized with the family.
No age or cause of death reported.
COLOMBIA
A man died while waiting for a bus from the MÍO Transportation System
August 21, 2022
A man died inside one of the stations of the MÍO Mass Transportation System, while waiting for the bus. The events occurred on the night of last Friday, August 19, when the man identified as Luis Eduardo Pulido collapsed while waiting for the bus. Apparently, Pulido had a sudden heart attack that ended his life in a matter of minutes, at the Teq MÍO station The authorities arrived at the place to carry out the removal of the body that was lying in one of the Tequendama station wagons, so they decided to close it and evacuate the people who were waiting for the buses.
SURINAME
HomeNet BinnenRadio presenter John Hassankhan suddenly passed away
August 20, 2022
In Suriname, radio icon John Hassankhan suddenly passed away this morning. The presenter who was connected to Trishul Radio-Television was still working this morning and can be heard via a live stream from the station. Not much is known about the exact cause of death. The editors of Waterkant.Net learn that Hassankhan has died in the studio. There is a shock on social media about the sudden death of the presenter.
No age or cause of death were given.
https://surinamenieuwscentrale.com/radio-presentator-john-hassankhan-plotseling-overleden
Baby died suddenly last night
August 20, 2022
The Surinamese police have seized the corpse of a baby, who died suddenly on Friday evening in a house on the Grote Combéweg, for investigation. According to information, the health of the baby of almost 2 months was not going well. The mother says the baby didn't move when she got up to feed the infant.
No cause of death reported.
https://surinamenieuwscentrale.com/baby-afgelopen-nacht-plotseling-overleden
BRAZIL
Who was Nilton Moreira, 32-year-old actor who died of Covid?
On social media, the actor lavished joy and smiles, photographed at various stages of his career. He was immunosuppressed, was hospitalized for 20 days and developed severe pneumonia. The actor from Goiás Nilton Moreira, 32, who died this week due to Covid-19, was full of joy and smiles, photographed at different stages of his career. In one of his accounts, he posted pictures with costumes of characters at parties at the Roxy nightclub, where he worked in Goiânia.
Arnaldo José, the actor's father, said that his son had Covid-19 three times, but in the last infection, the case worsened and the disease developed acute pneumonia and severe anemia. Nilton was vaccinated against Covid-19 in August 2021, and even posted an emotional photo of the moment of vaccination. "God only knows how much I've waited for this moment! Gratitude", posted the actor.
Two soccer stars “died suddenly”:
One of the great promises of world football dies at the age of 20 from hepatitis
August 20, 2022
Brazil mourns the death of one of its great football jewels: player Pietra Medeiros. The young woman, barely 20 years old, died of autoimmune hepatitis after being admitted in early August and not resisting a complicated operation.
Her club, Taboao Magnus, one of the most important in the Brazilian league, paid tribute to her through her social networks, where she has received condolences from half the world, including heartfelt messages from great stars such as Falcao or Rodrigo Capita. Medeiros had been part of the team that won the Copa Libertadores this year by a convincing 6-0 against San Lorenzo de Almagro, and was one of the fixtures of the Brazilian U-20 team. "We send a lot of strength to her entire family and to our entire group," they wrote from the club in the statement announcing the tragic news.
Colombo loses a great sportsman
August 19, 2022
The city of Colombo lost last Friday, the 12th, the sportsman Rossano Marcelo Sant'anna, aged 48, victim of a massive heart attack. Rossano was laid to rest in the Chapel of Jardim Adriana and buried in the São Gabriel Cemetery. Rossano started his career at Colorado, then went to Paraná Clube and did all the bases until he turned professional. And, in 1996, he became champion of Paraná for the Tricolor. Then he played for several clubs, such as Rio Branco/PR, Malutrom, Francisco Beltrão, Santo Ângelo/RS and Passo Fundo/RS, Remo, Atlético Goianiense, 13 from Paraíba and also played in Saudi Arabia. In amateur football, he coached clubs such as Combate Barreirinha, Internacional de Campo Largo, Trieste, New Orleans and Renovicente. After leaving the fields, Rossano never left the sport aside. In addition to having placed more than 5 players in Coritiba Foot Ball Club, he was sports coordinator at the City Hall of Colombo for 8 years and, at the same time, he always had football schools. Rossano Marcelo Sant'anna died at his home, in bed, and his son and wife were present at the scene.
https://jornaldecolombo.com.br/local/colombo-perde-um-grande-desportista/
Celebrities mourn the death of businessman and journalist Felipe Carauta
August 17, 2022
Several celebrities used their profiles on social networks to pay tribute to Felipe Carauta, a 35-year-old businessman and journalist who died last weekend. Known for managing the careers of artists such as Caio Castro and Marina Ruy Barbosa, the businessman suffered a heart attack on Saturday night (13/08), and had his death confirmed by his family last Sunday (14/08). Some of the celebrities who worked with the professional expressed their grief through comments on the Instagram profile post @hugogloss confirming the death.
Mourning: Training expert Uilson Miranda dies of a heart attack
August 20, 2022
A news shocked the population of Bonfin on Friday night. Uilson Miranda from Academia Impacto died of a heart attack on the Maraú Peninsula, on the southern coast of Bahia. According to information, Uilson was walking in Maraú and felt sick when he was in a restaurant that night. After passing out, he received first aid from two nurses who were at the scene, but he died instantly. Uilson worked for many years in the city with his academy and became very dear. He fought martial arts, took bike rides and enjoyed seeing tourist sites alongside his wife and friends. He was a true nature lover. He had a large number of regulars at his gym. His death leaves the city of Senhor do Bonfim in dismay.
No age reported.
http://blogdoeloiltoncajuhy.com.br/site/luto-morre-de-infarto-o-professor-uilson-miranda/
Uilson Miranda was jabbed:
Body of man who drowned in pond found
August 21, 2022
Rescued late this Sunday morning (21/8), the body of a 19-year-old man, MRR, who had been missing since Saturday afternoon, in the Vereda Funda lagoon, in the rural area of Taiobeiras, in the north of the state. According to the Fire Department's Occurrence Bulletin (BO), witnesses said the man was swimming when he disappeared. He was near the middle of the pond. The firefighters began, on Saturday afternoon, the search, with divers. With dusk, the search was suspended and resumed this Sunday morning. At around 10 am, after four hours of work, the body was located at a depth of four meters. The cause of the drowning has not yet been identified, but the suspicion is that the victim suffered a heart attack, as he knew how to swim.
Driver suffers heart attack and dies at Paulínia Bus Terminal
August 18, 2022
The driver of the Mov bus company, Rogério Werneck de Andrade, 45, suffered a massive heart attack followed by a cardiorespiratory arrest at the Rodoviário Complexo Rodoshopping Bus Terminal. The fatality occurred on Thursday afternoon, around 3 pm. He worked at the company responsible for urban public transport in Paulínia. According to reports from friends obtained on the spot, Rogério began to feel sick, went out to get some air and fell to the ground. The Mobile Emergency Service (Samu) was triggered and provided first aid, but he could not resist and death was recorded at the scene. Several people on social media mourned the driver's death.
Young victim of massive heart attack
August 17, 2022
The young Leonardo Rodrigues de Assis, 27, victim of a massive heart attack, is being veiled at the Renovada Central Presbyterian Church, on Travessa Mauá, where the coffin will leave at 2:30 pm. In the early hours of this Wednesday, 17th, Pastor Josué Silva announced the death on his Facebook page: "Good night everyone. I am here communicating the death of young Leonardo Rodrigues, son of deacon Claudinho and deaconess Cris, member of the Central Renewed Presbyterian Church of Assisi. Victim of a massive heart attack. Leonardo felt sick at home, he was taken to the UPA - Emergency Care Unit, where he arrived practically without vital signs. "They tried to resuscitate him, but it didn't work", lamented the pastor to the report. To the bereaved family, our condolences for such a painful loss.
Young businessman dies after suffering heart attack in Rondonopolis
August 22, 2022
The young businessman from Rondônia, Ives Kaha Domingues, 35 years old, died this Tuesday afternoon after suffering a massive heart attack. Ives was the son of Arthur's manager Lauro Kaha. The family owns auto parts companies in the city. The wake will take place from 18:00, at the Vila Aurora cemetery in Rondonópolis (MT).
https://virounoticiamt.com.br/jovem-empresario-morre-apos-sofrer-infarto-fulminante-em-rondonopolis/
ARGENTINA
In Chascomús a singer died during a show on stage
August 20, 2022
It happened in the early hours of Saturday. The stage of the Club Bochístico Independiente de Chascomús was where Patricio Casas, leader of the musical group, died. Casas and his band was one of the four numbers that had been announced for the evening of Saturday at dawn or Friday at night. But when he was about to start playing the third song he fainted and died of a myocardial infarction. According to reports, among those present in the public was a person who identified herself as a nurse. She attempted to perform first aid and resuscitation on him. Those in charge of the Club made the needed phone calls in the face of the serious situation at the Municipal Hospital. Despite being located only three blocks from the place, the attendees reported that the ambulance took around forty minutes to arrive at the club. By the time the doctors arrived, Patricio Casas no longer showed vital signs. As expected, the party had its sad end there. On Facebook, family and friends said goodbye to him with very affectionate phrases.
Age not stated.
https://infocielo.com/chascomus/en-chascomus-murio-un-cantante-un-show-el-escenario-n744584
An 11-year-old girl died after she collapsed at a City school
August 18, 2022
An 11-year-old girl died this Monday at the Penna Hospital, after she collapsed at a school in Barracas, from where she was removed by her parents. According to teachers from School No. 11 "República de Haiti", which the girl attended, the minor fell out of balance last Friday an hour after entering the establishment and was removed by her parents because "the SAME never arrived to assist her."
The teachers added that the family presented a medical certificate in 2021 indicating the need for a hypercaloric food booster for the girl, but that the Zonal Ombudsman of the Buenos Aires Ministry of Education did not intervene. Spokesmen for the Buenos Aires Ministry of Education told the Télam agency that it is "a very delicate case and that it is under investigation." "We still have to wait for the results of the autopsy, so no details of the death can be given", they concluded.
The tragedy of Cerro Champaquí: according to the aunt, the teenager died of cardiac arrest
August 19, 2022
The victim, who was identified as Sofía, was 17 years old and a native of Rosario. Relatives traveled to Córdoba. The death of a 17-year-old student on Cerro Champaquí shocked the entire province of Córdoba and the neighboring province of Santa Fe, since the girl was a native of the city of Rosario. She was in Córdoba with a group of students from her school and she lost control on a trip to Champaquí, the highest hill in the province After the confirmation of her death, relatives traveled to Córdoba. This Friday rescuers worked in the area and lowered the students who had been stranded.
Natalia, Sofía's aunt, told Cadena 3 that they are very upset with the death of her niece. “Everything is very confusing. We are very dismayed. They told me that she had a cardiac arrest,” the woman detailed, adding: “I don't know when that happened to her. They told me it started with vomiting. She was undergoing thyroid treatment but we never imagined this heart attack." Natalia said that Walter, Sofía's father, traveled to the Champaquí area and that his wife stayed in Rosario. "The mother of the teenager broke down," she said, and closed: "Sophia was very excited about this trip." Due to the death of the girl, the investigative prosecutor's office is intervening.
A biker from Salta died in Tucumán after running the Trasmontaña
August 20, 2022
The Salta biker Manuel Renta Davids, 38, died Thursday at the Health Center and was buried yesterday in his homeland. Renta Davids had arrived in the province to run the 28th edition of Trasmontaña Pasión Biker, which ran on Sunday from San Javier to La Sala and brought together more than 2,500 runners. Renta Davids set out to complete the traditional pairs event together with Alejandro Casal. When he was halfway through the race, the man from Salta, who competed in the Majors B category, decided to leave because he did not feel well. The 38-year-old cyclist told his partner to complete the course while, off the circuit, he headed to the finish.
In La Sala, Renta Davids awaited the arrival of Casal, who arrived about three hours later. Both decided to return to the "33 Dwellings" area, where they were staying, pedaling along the route. On the way through that trace of the asphalt was where the Saltan vanished. Between those who were in the place and his companion they began to assist him. A few minutes later, one of the ambulances that was affected by the race's security operation passed by that point as it was heading towards the finish line. Before the scene, the vehicle stopped, the specialists treated Renta Davids and took him to the Health Center, where he was hospitalized.
The report of admission to the place indicates that the patient entered approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday affected by cardiac arrest. Renta Davids was hospitalized; on Sunday night he underwent emergency surgery and two stents were placed. On Thursday he passed away.
“It was a surprise what happened to him. He loved running Trasmontaña. I don't know how many years he ran it, he waited every year to do it. He was a beautiful and humble person who was passionate about the sport he did. The last seconds of his consciousness were on his bike,” said Grifasi, between sadness and consolation.
A male was found dead near the roundabout of the San Huberto club
August 20, 2022
The Chascomús Communal Police Station reported a "death cause investigation", having found a lifeless male in the vicinity of the lagoon. Yesterday, agency staff learned of the search for a 36-year-old citizen, identified under the surname Mauri. Minutes later, 100 meters from the San Huberto roundabout, the male's motor vehicle was found and a death was found in the area. Given what happened, experts from the scientific police were requested and the place was preserved. The intervening magistrate ordered an autopsy operation to be carried out this morning and rigorous procedures.
Went to the gym and died of a heart attack
August 19, 2022
A still unidentified man died this Friday at night while doing physical activity in a gym in Posadas. The Police were present at the scene. The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 p.m. According to the first inquiries, he was a person who constantly went to the gym and died this Friday due to cardiomyopathy, according to police officers. On the other hand, it is believed that the victim suffered from heart failure.
The incident was recorded in a Posadas gym located on Bustamante Avenue, a few blocks from Lavalle Avenue. The managers of the place called an ambulance but when the paramedics arrived there was not much to do. The Misiones Police were also present at the scene and carried out rigorous tasks.
https://misionesonline.net/2022/08/19/murio-de-un-ataque-cardiaco/
CHILE
"With joy and with music": Son of Zalo Reyes gave details of what the singer's wake will be like
August 21, 2022
After the death of Zalo Reyes, 70, his son Boris Gonzalez, gave details about the preparations for the wake, along with commenting on how the last week of the legendary Chilean singer's life was. Boris indicated that, in order to honor the memory of his father, he spoke with the mayor of Conchalí, René de la Vega, to start preparations for the wake. "With joy and with music, we are going to do something beautiful so that it is as he wanted," he assured.
Zalo Reyes' son explained that the singer died of a multisystem failure at four in the afternoon this Sunday. According to Boris, as a family "we had a very complicated week, because he had diabetes that everyone knows a long time ago, but something happened that recently got worse, without showing any signs." "He did not feel like eating. On the second day we went to the clinic and there they began to give him treatments that we did not know what they were about," he added. González went on to say that "on the second day he had a cardiac arrest. That means that he died at that time, last Wednesday. We were between heaven and hell. After that he fell into a coma. Two days later he came back and squeezed my hand and we began to have communication (...)," he closed.
Traditional "Carrera de Garzones" in Concón ended with a dead competitor
August 18, 2022
According to the first information, it was a waiter at the "La Perla del Pacífico" restaurant, who suffered a sudden heart attack. The 17th edition of the traditional "Carrera de Garzones" in Concón, in the Valparaíso Region, ended in tragedy, after one of the competitors collapsed in the middle of the activity, confirming his death minutes later. His death occurred while he was receiving medical attention at a care center. In any case, the causes of death are being investigated, according to what was reported by the digital media La Región Hoy.
This event was held again after two years of absence, also commemorating the 481 Years of Historical Life of Concón. This event brings to competition the different waiters of the commune, and consists of a circuit in which the competitors must run without dropping their tray with a bottle of wine and their respective glass.
https://diariousach.cl/tradicional-carrera-de-garzones-en-concon-termino-con-un-competidor
Once again, many heart attacks, even a 17 year old. Unheard of before now. Incredible.