In memory of those who “died suddenly,” in Kazakhstan, India, China, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand, November 14-November 21
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In memory of those who “died suddenly,” in Kazakhstan, India, China, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand, November 14-November 21
Indian actor Aindrila Sharma, filmmaker Krishna; Hong Kong DJ Janette Slack; Singaporean radio host Eugene Loh; 3 political candidates in Malaysia, 1 in Australia; NZ poet Geoff Cochrane; & more
Note the toll of 30 (including Geoff Cochrane) in New Zealand.
KAZAKHSTAN
Death of KTK Television Cameraman Mayrambek Simanov
November 15, 2022
Aktobe - Sad news arrives today from Aktobe. At the age of 41, our colleague, television cameraman Mayrambek Simanov suddenly died. He had colossal experience on his shoulders. Mayrambek started working in television when he was all of 19 years old. He first achieved mastery of cinematography on the Aktobe regional channel. For the following 17 years he worked in the correspondent's office of KTK. Bright, talented, life-loving. He was spoken of in those terms by colleagues and friends. Mayrambek leaves behind a wife and five children, the youngest of whom is one year old.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.ktk.kz/ru/news/video/2022/11/14/227626/
INDIA
Bengali Actor Aindrila Sharma Passes Away at 24
November 20, 2022
Bengali actor Aindrila Sharma passed away at a hospital in Kolkata on 20 November, after suffering multiple cardiac arrests. She was only 24. According to a report by The Indian express, Aindrila was admitted to the hospital on 1 November after suffering a brain stroke and was undergoing treatment for the same. Aindrila was a cancer survivor and was born in Berhampore, West Bengal. She has starred in multiple films and shows in her career like Jibon Jyoti, Mahapeeth Tarapeeth, Ami Didi No 1, and Jiyon Kathi. She began her career with a television show titled Jhumur.
https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/celebrities/actor-aindrila-sharma-passes-away-at-24
Director Madan: Another tragedy in Tollywood The director of the classic film has passed away!
November 19, 2022
Tollywood, which was plunged into grief over the death of superstar Krishna, is once again plunged into a deep tragedy without recovering from that tragedy. Madan, who has directed many films in Telugu, passed away suddenly. It is learnt that director Madan suffered a brain stroke four days ago and was rushed to Apollo Hospital by his family members. He worked for S Gopal Reddy as an assistant cameraman and later co-wrote some films. He was introduced to the audience for the first time with the Telugu movie Aa Swara. This film is still a favorite film for many. He provided story, screenplay and dialogues for that movie. Later he became a director with the movie Pellayana Kothalo and acted as director for Gunde Jallumandi, Pravarakhyudu, Koffee with My Wife, Garam and Gayathri. Madan's last film was Gayatri with Mohan Babu. After that he stayed away from movies.
Krishna was 79.
Mumbai: 22-year-old aspiring cop dies of heart attack
November 16, 2022
22-year-old man, who aspired to become a police officer, died of a heart attack on Monday while practising amid a statewide constable recruitment drive. The deceased, Hrithik Mahendra Meher, was running on the beach at the fishing village of Rangaon in Vasai West around 5 pm when he suddenly collapsed. Locals, including family and friends, rushed him to a hospital but he was declared dead on arrival. He would run daily on the beach, and on the day of the incident, he began running at about 4 pm but later started vomiting and ultimately lost consciousness.
Ninad Patil, a police constable, advised aspirants to train under the guidance of experts. “Do not go to the toilet immediately after running or when the body is hot. Drink water while sitting down. Take rest after experiencing chest pain,” he said. He added, “It’s a time of competition. Everyone wants to get selected and is working hard. Many people practise by themselves. Such individuals need guidance. There is a need to pay attention to the smallest things and if you do not do this, damage can occur.”
A policeman “died suddenly”:
Police Officer From Kulgam Dies In Saudi Arabia
November 21, 2022
The deputy superintendent of police, Rukhsar Ahmed, from Kashmir, India has died suddenly of cardiac arrest in Saudi Arabia. He was 55. He died while making Umrah, the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that can be taken any time of the year. A Kashmir News Observer (KNO) described the situation as follows, “He fell unconscious and was shifted to a nearby hospital.” He said-(KNO) His death brought condolences on Facebook.
https://kashmirage.net/2022/11/21/police-officer-from-kulgam-dies-in-saudi-arabia/
Gajendra Bachi Singh, 51
November 17, 2022
Gajendra Bachi Singh of India, passed away unexpectedly in Calgary [Canada] on November 6, 2022 at the age of 51 years. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
No cause of death reported.
https://necrocanada.com/obituaries-2022/gajendra-bachi-singh-november-16-2022/
CHINA
Janette Slack, Trailblazing Breakbeat DJ and Producer, Dies, Aged 42
November 15, 2022
Hong Kong - Janette Slack, the DJ, producer and teacher who rose to prominence in London’s ‘00s breakbeat scene, has died. News of the 42-year-old artist’s passing on Sunday was shared by her brother Trevor via Facebook. “On behalf of the family, it is with great sadness that I announce the tragic and sudden passing of Janette Slack on the 13th of November 2022 in Hong Kong." The Hong Kong-born artist began DJing after working in the Vinyl Addiction record shop in Camden, London, in the late ‘90s, an early hub for the city's breakbeat scene. She soon became a resident DJ at London fetish night Torture Garden, where she’d spin a mixture of prog house, tech-funk and breakbeat. After moving back to Hong Kong in 2015, Slack launched her own music school, teaching music production to young students.
No cause of death reported.
https://djmag.com/news/janette-slack-trailblazing-breakbeat-dj-and-producer-dies-aged-42
SINGAPORE
Veteran radio host Eugene Loh dies at 47
November 19, 2022
Veteran radio host and presenter Eugene Loh has died at 47. Mediacorp issued a statement confirming his death on Nov. 19, saying it is "deeply saddened" by his passing, reported CNA. Over the course of his 24-year-long career with Mediacorp, Loh hosted multiple shows on CNA938. He also narrated documentaries for CNA as a voiceover artist and provided commentary for a few National Day parades.
No cause of death reported.
https://mothership.sg/2022/11/eugene-loh-dies-47/
THE PHILIPPINES
Filipino dies at sea, failed to reach Topolobampo
November 14, 2022
A crew member of an oil tanker of Filipino origin, died this afternoon while he was at sea, allegedly after suffering some health complications, it was said that he suffered a heart attack and did not reach the port of Topolobampo [Mexico] to receive medical attention. The person who died was identified as Christian Oliver de Aquino, 41 years old, of Filipino origin, and who was a crew member of an oil tanker from the Asian country. The event was recorded this afternoon on the high seas, in front of the port of Topolobampo, but the body ended up on the deck of a boat, in which they came to help him. It was established that this afternoon, the Captain of an oil tanker who apparently was coming to the port of Topolobampo contacted the captain's office to ask for help, since one of the crew had trouble breathing. They moved to the place in a boat, from where they brought him to the port, but upon arrival he no longer had vital signs.
MALAYSIA
Three candidates in the general election “died suddenly”:
Perikatan Nasional candidate for Tioman seat dies on day of M'sia election 2022
November 20, 2022
A candidate for the 2022 Malaysian general elections has died in the early hours of polling day. The Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate, Md Yunus Ramli, who was 61 years old, was confirmed dead at 3:30 am on Saturday (Nov. 19), Malaysiakini reported. He was unconscious before being rushed to the hospital, and was confirmed dead while receiving treatment. The cause of death was heart complications, The Star, citing Sinar Harian, reported.
Md Yunus's death comes a few days after another candidate for the elections, Karupaiya Mutusami of Pakatan Harapan, died on Nov. 16.
https://mothership.sg/2022/11/malaysia-election-pn-candidate-dies/
And a third candidate also “died suddenly”:
PH candidate for Padang Serai dies
November 16, 2022
The Pakatan Harapan (PH) candidate for the parliamentary seat of Padang Serai in Kedah, M Karupaiya, died today, just days before the election on Nov 19. He was 69. His death was confirmed by PH secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. “The last time we met was on Nov. 14, on a ceramah stage in Kulim. He gave a brief speech and applauded at the end of the PH chairman's speech," he said. Kulim district police chief Mohd Redzuan Salleh said Karupaiya died at Hospital Kulim at 2.27 pm. "The cause has not yet been ascertained. It will only be known after the post-mortem," he said.
https://www.malaysianow.com/news/2022/11/16/ph-candidate-for-padang-serai-dies
Along with those three candidates, “sudden illnesses” on Election Day claimed the lives of three voters and a poll worker:
Sudden illnesses at the polls during the general elections of today, November 19. At least three dead
November 19, 2022
The general election on today, November 19, in Malaysia has just ended. During the electoral operations there were several sudden illnesses and at least three deaths. The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) confirmed that at least three voters died while waiting their turn to vote in today's general election. Without giving further details, Police Inspector General Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said two deaths were reported in Johor and one in Kelantan. "These incidents are quite shocking because these voters died while queuing up to vote," he told a news conference at the Gombak district police headquarters. On the deaths of two voters in Johor, the State Election Commissioner, in a statement, said both died this morning at their respective polling stations in the parliamentary constituencies of Sembrong and Pulai. "A voter died suddenly after voting and suffering from shortness of breath," he said. According to the statement, another voter, Tuminah Ambiah, died in Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan China Lit Terk, Kluang city, at 10:21 a.m. "She died suddenly before the vote and was pronounced dead by health ministry staff on the spot," he added. Meanwhile, Kelantan police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said an election surveillance police officer died suddenly at Sekolah Kebangsaan Agama Lati's polling station in Pasir Mas this morning. He said Mohd Jailani Alias, 53, fainted after arriving at school around 8 am and was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was then taken to Pasir Mas Hospital for autopsy. "So far, the case is classified as sudden death pending post-mortem investigation. The deceased is from Kampung Pondok Lati, and this is the first case of sudden death at a polling center in Kelantan," Mara Tumpat told reporters after visiting the constituency center in Maktab Rendah Sains.
EC worker dies at polling centre in Klang
November 19, 2022
Klang - An election commission worker died while on duty at a polling centre in Jalan Raya Barat on November 19. South Klang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Cha Hoong Fong said the 45-year-old victim was said to have fallen unconscious at the polling station. He said the man was brought to a hospital but was confirmed dead, and his body was sent to the forensics department for post-mortem examination. The case is classed a sudden death report.
https://www.bernama.com/en/general/news.php?id=2140258
Man dies after collapsing at KL marathon
November 17, 2022
Three days after taking part in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSM) 2022, a runner who had collapsed at the race passed away in a hospital in Kuala Lumpur without regaining consciousness. Abdul Rahman Kifli, 47, was discovered unconscious at Jalan Dang Wangi during the KLSM 2022 event at 6:01 am, according to the organisers. “He was administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation before being immediately taken to Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) in an ambulance. He remained unconscious and on life support since then but unfortunately died earlier today (Nov. 16).On behalf of everyone associated with KLSCM, we would like to convey our sincere condolences to his family and friends. The cause of death was not revealed to the public and it is unclear if he had any prior health issues.
https://coconuts.co/kl/news/man-dies-after-collapsing-at-kl-marathon/
AUSTRALIA
Victoria Nationals candidate for Narracan Shaun Gilchrist dies unexpectedly five days before state heads to an election
November 19, 2022
Narracan, Victoria - Shaun Gilchrist, the Victorian Nationals candidate in the upcoming election only five days from now, passed away suddenly. He was 47 years old. Matthew Harris, the party’s state director called his death “tragic and unexpected”. His death will most likely mean a run off. There was no cause of death listed only that it was sudden and unexpected.
Expatriate from Çorum died of heart attack
November 21, 2022
Mehmet Mindemir (42), who lived in Melbourne, Australia, grandson of the late Zeynel Mindemir, from Çorum Merkez Yüksekpelit Village [Turkey], passed away as a result of his illness. Mehmet Mindemir's death at a young age left his loved ones, especially his family and relatives, in deep sorrow.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.corumhaber.net/guncel/corumlu-gurbetci-kalp-krizi-sonucu-hayatini-kaybetti-h139749.html
NEW ZEALAND
Obituary Note: Geoff Cochrane, 71
November 14, 2022
New Zealand poet and fiction writer Geoff Cochrane, "whose sudden loss is immense to our literary landscape and to the people who knew and loved him," died recently, the Spinoff Review of Books reported. He was 71. Cochrane published 22 books. In 2009, he was awarded the Janet Frame Prize for Poetry (2009), the inaugural Nigel Cox Unity Books Award (2010), and in 2014 was made an Arts Laureate.
No cause of death reported.
https://shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=4364#m58268
Family grieve loss of 18-month-old to unknown cause
November 20, 2022
The parents of an 18-month-old who died unexpectedly in her sleep earlier this month have spoken about a "truly horrific nightmare" and are devastated after losing their baby girl. Heartbroken Whangārei couple Devon Philpott and Tayla Scott are left wondering how their happy child Lily died in her sleep. A pathologist has said the cause of death was undetermined and will do further tests before a Coroner can make a ruling. Philpott said his daughter was born in May last year with a cleft lip and palate and had been fighting a battle from the outset undergoing multiple operations for lip and palate repair before she turned 1. "She was as healthy and happy as you could be and just all around loving life. Nobody can explain what’s happened. That’s the hardest part," he said. Scott said this had shattered their worlds to the "absolute core".
Rosalie Helen Blake (QSM, JP)
November 19, 2022
Manawatu, Manawatau-Whanganui - Passed peacefully on Thursday, November 17 at Wellington Regional Hospital, after a short illness. Rosalie was a long serving head of libraries in Horowhenua, a practicing Justice of the Peace, and a stalwart of the Levin Pottery Club.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://deaths.press.co.nz/nz/obituaries/the-press-nz/name/rosalie-blake-obituary?pid=203242970
Leonard Kelvin Chatfield, 57
November 19, 2022
Kurow, Canterbury - Suddenly at 57 years young, taken too soon.
No cause of death reported.
https://deaths.press.co.nz/nz/obituaries/the-press-nz/name/leonard-chatfield-obituary?pid=203242944
Helen Lesley Christensen
November 19, 2022
Chatswood, Auckland - Passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022 at Chatswood, after a short illness.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://deaths.press.co.nz/nz/obituaries/the-press-nz/name/helen-christensen-obituary?pid=203242996
Lynette Lintott
November 19, 2022
Christchurch - Sadly we announce that Lyn died suddenly at Christchurch Hospital on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://deaths.press.co.nz/nz/obituaries/the-press-nz/name/lynette-lintott-obituary?pid=203242983
Yvonne King, 71
November 19, 2022
Dunedin - Passed away peacefully in Dunedin Hospital after a short battle with cancer and many complications from the operations.
No cause of death reported.
Ann Lorraine McGregor
November 17, 2022
Fernhill, Queenstown - Suddenly, at her home, Fernhill, on Monday, November 14, 2022,
No age or cause of death reported.
Peter Brian Whitehouse, 73
November 19, 2022
Paraparaumu, Wellington - Of Waikanae, died on 10 November 2022 in Wellington after a short illness, aged 73 years.
No cause of death reported.
Leola Gail Williams
November 19, 2022
Bluff, Invercargill - Passed away peacefully, after a short illness on Thursday, November 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
No age or cause of death reported.
Murray Douglas Stewart
November 18, 2022
Hamilton - Passed away suddenly on 12th November 2022 while doing what he loved, working the land. At last the Gt Man can put his feet up.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/waikato-times-nz/name/murray-stewart-obituary?pid=203235727
Juliet Virginia Elworthy, 72
November 17, 2022
Karori, Wellington - Juliet died suddenly but peacefully, on 13 November 2022 at Wellington Hospital, with her family around her.
No cause of death reported.
David John Hamilton, 59
November 17, 2022
Upper Hutt, Wellington - On November 14, 2022 suddenly in Upper Hutt; aged 59 years.
No cause of death reported.
https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/name/david-hamilton-obituary?pid=203227952
John Mark Ooi
November 19, 2022
Taupo, Waikato- John passed suddenly on 16th November 2022.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/name/john-ooi-obituary?pid=203243009
George Cadman
November 22, 2022
Stratford, Taranaki - Unexpectedly at Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, on Friday, 18th November 2022.
No age or cause of death reported.
Alec Honi Phillips, 63
November 21, 2022
Makomako, Waikato - Passed away on 20th November 2022, surrounded by his beloved whanau. Chippy passed suddenly after a short but well battled illness. He will be dearly missed by all. RIP Arohanui Chippy.
No cause of death reported.
https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/waikato-times-nz/name/alec-phillips-obituary?pid=203255001
Russell James Turnbull, 75
November 21, 2022
Foxton, Manawatu-Whanganui - Rusty sadly passed away peacefully on 17th November 2022, aged 75, after a short illness.
No cause of death reported.
Therese Catherine Farrell, 54
November 19, 2022
Christchurch, Canterbury - On Sunday, November 13 (her 54th birthday), suddenly, following a medical event.
No cause of death reported.
https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/the-press-nz/name/therese-farrell-obituary?pid=203243027
Darcy Louis Gibbs, 75
November 19, 2022
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty - Passed away on 11th November 2022, at home with his family after a short illness, aged 75 years.
No cause of death reported.
Geoffrey Lyn Houghton, 74
November 15,2022
Albany, Auckland - Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on November 8, 2022 aged 74 years.
No cause of death reported.
Leslie Wade, 65
November 16, 2022
Warkworth, Auckland - Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday 12th November 2022 at his place at Lake Ohia, aged 65.
No cause of death reported.
https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/leslie-wade-obituary?pid=203218353
Graeme Walker (Chief Aircraft Engineer and Managing Director of Taupo Air Services), 73
November 16, 2022
Taupo, Waikato - Passed away on 10 November 2022, suddenly, at home, while putting out the rubbish, aged 73 years. “Delta Hotel Uniform - cleared for takeoff".
No cause of death reported.
https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/graeme-walker-obituary?pid=203218345
Ursula Atawhai Jorgensen
November 16, 2022
Papatoetoe, Auckland - Passed suddenly 14 November 2022. "She was a Star".
No age or cause of death reported.
Philip John Kelly, 71
November 16, 2022
North Shore, Auckland - Sadly passed away suddenly at home on 12 November 2022 aged 71. Will be sadly missed.
No cause of death reported.
https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/philip-kelly-obituary?pid=203218344
Steven Vaughan Stewart
November 16, 2022
Te Kuiti – Waikato - Unexpectedly on Monday 14th November 2022 at home with his family. "Always remembered with love"
No age or cause of death reported.
https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/steven-stewart-obituary?pid=203218371
Anna Van Pelt
November 19, 2022
Henderson, Auckland - On 17 November 2022 at Onsdorp Private Hospital Henderson after a short illness.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/anna-van-pelt-obituary?pid=203242099
Peter Brian Whitehouse, 73
November 19, 2022
Paraparaumu, Wellington - Of Waikanae, died on 10 November 2022 in Wellington after a short illness, aged 73 years.
No cause of death reported.
Wayne Sen George Young, 69
November 19, 2022
Mangere, Auckland - Artist, former resident of Parnell, died suddenly at home aged 69.
No cause of death reported.
https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/wayne-young-obituary?pid=203242050
James Fredrick George Green, 47
November 18, 2022
Howick, Auckland - Passed away suddenly on 7th November 2022, aged 47 years.
No cause of death reported.
https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/james-green-obituary?pid=203234814
Margaret Joan Heywood
November 17, 2022
Whangarei, Northland - Passed away suddenly at her home in Kamo, Whangarei, on 8 November 2022.
No age or cause of death reported.
Alison Mason, 73
November 17, 2022
Albany, Auckland - Passed away in the early hours of Monday 14 November 2022, aged 73 years after a short battle with cancer. Loved friend to so many. Ali was a kind loving, fun, amazing and generous woman who will be much missed by all that knew her.
No cause of death reported.
https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/alison-mason-obituary?pid=203226810
Anthony Banks
November 21, 2022
Henderson, Auckland - Passed away, suddenly but peacefully on the 16th of November 2022. Will be sadly missed but not forgotten.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://notices.nzherald.co.nz/nz/obituaries/nzherald-nz/name/anthony-banks-obituary?pid=203254314
In memory of those who “died suddenly,” in Kazakhstan, India, China, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand, November 14-November 21
I have my differences with organized religion and Christianity, but we need God on our side, especially when we see the alternative:
Klaus Schwab: ‘God Is Dead’ and the WEF is ‘Acquiring Divine Powers’
https://newspunch.com/klaus-schwab-god-is-dead-and-the-wef-is-acquiring-divine-powers/
So when we find voices from the pulpit that speak reasonably, we should at least listen:
Abp. Viganò: The COVID pandemic farce served as a trial balloon for the New World Order
https://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/abp-vigano-the-covid-pandemic-farce-served-as-a-trial-balloon-for-the-new-world-order/