In memory of those who "died suddenly" in the UK, May 10-16
Four "died suddenly" in Glasgow, a baby drowned in three inches of water when its mother fainted one day after "vaccination," and all too many others "died suddenly" at home, at work, at play
UNITED KINGDOM
Motorbike instructor who died in wife's arms was a 'huge character with an even bigger heart'
May 16, 2022
A motorbike instructor, described a "huge character" has died in his wife's arms. Ian Critchley, from Rhyl died suddenly after suffering a heart attack on Saturday night
The 56-year-old died in the arms of his wife Debbie at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, leaving behind his children, and much loved grandchildren. Ian was a much loved member of the biking community who helped hundreds across North Wales pass their their tests from the FSABC school of motoring, FSABC based in Rhyl.
A lover of heavy metal music and with his big beard, Ian outwardly seemed like a tough guy with a dry sense of humour, his friends said. But, he had a heart of gold and more than a typical family man and friend, in so many ways.
His devastated family and friends released a moving tribute to a man they say "put everyone else before himself in every way possible". "If you needed something he would do his best to give it, even if it was something as simple as his time. His door was always open and the kettle always on - Although nine times out of 10, you would make that brew yourself, and his too.
"People say someone lights up a room when they walk through the door and no one more so than Ian. He would walk in and literally everyone would want his attention for some reason or other and one way or another he would make sure he spoke to absolutely everyone."
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/motorbike-instructor-who-died-wifes-23966569
Reported on May 8:
Dennis Waterman, Actor in ‘The Sweeney’ and ‘Minder’ Dies at 74
May 8, 2022
Dennis Waterman, a stage and screen actor best known for The Sweeney and Minder, has died. He was 74.
The actor’s manager, Derek Webster, told The Hollywood Reporter that Waterman’s wife, Pam, had called him with the news on Sunday, noting that Waterman died at a hospital in Spain. A cause was not given.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/dennis-waterman-dead-actor-the-sweeney-minder-1235142839/
DJ who died after night at Pontins festival was 'force of nature'
May 13, 2022
Ellen Percivical was found unconscious on Friday, May 6 after attending the first night of Bangface Weekender Festival at Southport Pontins. The 33-year-old DJ from Bristol was rushed to Southport General Hospital after their partner woke up to find them unconscious.
Ellen, also known as DJ Mooncup, was pronounced dead a short time later at 8.30 am and Merseyside Police said they are not treating their death as suspicious. A file will be passed to the coroner due to Ellen's sudden and unexpected death.
Ellen's dad, Martin Percival, posted an update on Facebook one week after his daughters death. He said: "It’s with the very heaviest of hearts that I have to let everyone know that my daughter, Ellen Percival, died last Friday 6th May.
"This is, of course, just about the worst possible news that any parent could ever have to share. Ellen was with a group of friends and their partner Oli Gray, at the Bangface Weekender Festival at Southport Pontins.
"They had a good evening on Thursday and were looking forward to the rest of the festival. The next morning Ellen simply didn’t wake up. After realising that something wasn’t right, Oli tried to revive them.
"He then called 999. The paramedics arrived swiftly and they did their very best. They then took Ellen by ambulance to Southport General Hospital, where sadly Ellen was pronounced dead at 8.30 am on Friday morning."
Martin said his daughter, who he described as "a force of nature", had just bought a house with their partner and was talking about the possibility of starting a family.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/dj-who-died-after-night-23957178
Nathan Bellshaw, 25, unexpectedly died
May 13, 2022
Nathan Bellshaw, a busker and songwriter from the Hilltown, died in his sleep on April 16. Nathan had played a gig with his wife Lucy over Easter weekend but died at around 4 am on Easter Monday.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/3293057/nathan-bellshaw-death-dundee/
Baby drowned in three inches of bathwater when her lawyer mother fainted a day after taking AstraZeneca Covid vaccine
May 13, 2022
A baby tragically drowned in three inches of bathwater when her mother fainted 24 hours after taking the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, an inquest has heard.
Lawyer Louise Atkinson blacked out as she bathed nine-month-old Eleanor, nicknamed Ellie, the day after receiving the first dose of the jab.
Her husband James came home from a trip to the dentist and pushed open the bathroom door to discover it had been blocked by his unresponsive wife on the floor.
To his horror, he saw their baby daughter face down in the bath turning blue.
Mr Atkinson picked her out of the water and woke his wife by grabbing hold of her. He then laid Ellie on the bathroom floor where he began CPR while calling 999 on speakerphone.
Mr Atkinson, a business manager, carried on the resuscitation attempts until the emergency services arrived six minutes later at their £500,000 home in Christchurch, Dorset.
Ellie was flown by helicopter to Southampton General Hospital, Hampshire, but was pronounced dead four hours later on March 23, 2021.
A post-mortem examination found that 'on the balance of probabilities' the cause of death was inhalation of water or drowning.
Police investigated Ellie's death and concluded it was a 'tragic accident'.
They contacted Public Health England about Mrs Atkinson's adverse reaction to the vaccine and were sent a general report which said 'sleepiness and drowsiness' was an uncommon possible side effect.
The Bournemouth inquest heard Ellie was born premature at 33 weeks and had a heart defect as well as feeding problems which meant she was underweight.
She was due to have heart surgery on March 25 and Mrs Atkinson said she had struggled to sleep or eat in the days beforehand due to 'anxiety' about it.
There was also the added stress of arranging Covid tests for her and her husband so they could accompany Ellie during her planned ten-day stay in hospital, the hearing heard.
Mrs Atkinson said she decided to give her daughter a bath as she had been sick during her morning feed, and needed a 'surgical wash' ahead of being admitted to hospital for the procedure.
She said she began bathing her daughter at 10.30am on March 23 and this would have typically lasted 10 to 15 minutes.
Ellie was sat in a bath seat in three inches of water and Mrs Atkinson told the inquest the last thing she remembers was bending down to lift her out.
Mrs Atkinson, who is a senior lawyer for the AA, said it was unusual for her to faint and it had only happened twice to her prior to Ellie's death, both times in her late teens.
She said she experienced another black-out while visiting Ellie's grave the day after receiving her second Oxford-Astrazeneca jab in June 2021.
A passer-by saw her fall to the ground and came to her aid.
Mrs Atkinson told the inquest she underwent a seven day assessment after her second fainting episode and while no definite explanation could be reached by professionals, her reaction to the vaccine was cited as a contributory factor.
She said: 'I had the Oxford-Astrazeneca Covid vaccine the day before (Ellie died) and looking back I felt strange and not myself.
Unexplained sudden death in Easter Ross town of Tain prompts report to the procurator fiscal, Highland police confirm
May 13, 2022
A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal following the sudden death of a woman in Easter Ross. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of the sudden death of a 22-year-old woman at a property on Jubilee Drive in Tain around 5.50 am on Sunday, May 8.
“Emergency services attended and a 33-year-old man who was also within the property was taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness for treatment and later released. The death is being treated as unexplained and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course.”
Tributes paid to Enniskillen man Marius Beattie, 55
May 13, 2022
Tributes have been paid from far and near to a real gentleman. Marius Beattie, (55), of Hillview Road, Enniskillen, died unexpectedly from a brain haemorrhage last week.
He received his early education at St Michael’s Primary School and later St Joseph’s Secondary School before taking up employment with Barnabus, and later Unipork and Kerry Foods.
In more recent years he was employed at ASDA in Enniskillen where he regularly worked in the bread department. Many ASDA customers paid tribute to the Enniskillen man recalling the times he helped them find items without hesitation. A caring nature found Marius regularly caring for others regularly checking on elderly neighbours in Hillview.
https://fermanaghherald.com/2022/05/tributes-paid-to-enniskillen-man-marius-beattie/
‘Unexplained' sudden death at Wicks Yard in Barrow
May 12, 2022
Police have confirmed the sudden death of a man at a Barrow industrial yard. The man, aged in his 40s, was pronounced deceased by ambulance crews just after lunchtime on Thursday, May 12.
An investigation will now take place into the circumstances of his death, which is being treated as unexplained.
https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/20135191.unexplained-sudden-death-wicks-yard/
Found dead at home:
Body of man in his 40s found in house
May 13, 2022
Liverpool - Police were called to Ennismore Drive on Friday, May 13 after a man died suddenly. Officers were contacted by the North West Ambulance Service at around 9 am following reports that the body of a man in his 40s had been found.
Police attended and the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers are at a house on Ennismore Drive, Old Swan, this morning (Friday 13 May) following the sudden death of a man. Police were contacted by North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) at around 9 am following reports that the body of a man in his 40s had been found. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The man’s death is not being treated as suspicious. The man has been formally identified and his next of kin are in the process of being contacted. A file is being prepared for the coroner."
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/body-man-40s-found-house-23950029
Racecourse installs memorial to journalist who died suddenly aged 52
May 13, 2022
A racecourse has unveiled a permanent memorial to a senior journalist at a regional daily who died suddenly aged 52.
York Racecourse has installed a bench in memory of Tom Richmond, who was opinion editor at the Yorkshire Post up until his death in March.
Tom’s sister Lizzie helped unveil the bench opposite the press room with racecourse chairman Bridget Guerin in a short ceremony on Tuesday.
Members of the media, course officials and friends of Tom were also present at the ceremony.
Inquest: Healthy Derbyshire HGV driver, 57, dies a day after booster jab; a pathologist was unable to find a cause of death
May 13, 2022
A healthy Derbyshire man died a day after receiving his Covid booster jab with a pathologist unable to find a cause of death. Stuart Page, 57, from Stenson Fields, died suddenly after complaining of feeling unwell and his sudden passing remains a mystery.
The day after his third jab he complained of a severe headache and pain in his lower left leg and told family he would have a nap before going to work. An HGV driver, Mr Page woke up at 11.40 pm before heading to work around midnight on December 9.
He returned home from work early as he felt ill and when contacted by his partner later in the day, said “he felt like he was dying” and would take a bath.
East Midlands Ambulance Service described the events of the evening of Mr Page’s death: “She [his partner] came round later at 5.45 pm to find that the house was fully secure so she used her own key. She heard running water coming from upstairs.
“She didn’t get a response so she went upstairs to the bathroom and found Stuart unresponsive in the bath. When she found Stuart the bathtub was over half full with extremely hot water in it.”
His partner attempted CPR until paramedics arrived to continue the resuscitation attempts, but received no response from Mr Page and he was pronounced deceased at the scene. A post-mortem examination was carried out by pathologist Dr Mann on December 14, with special neurological tests also being conducted by Professor Al-Sarraj at King’s College Hospital.
The inquest, which was held at Derby Coroner's Court on May 12, heard that after receiving two doses of the Astrazeneca vaccination, Mr Page received his Moderna booster jab from the Pear Tree Pharmacy on December 8, 2021.
A coroner has ruled that there was no medical evidence to suggest that he died as a result of his Covid vaccination from the day before.
Neither the post-mortem examination nor the extra tests found any evidence to connect Mr Page’s Covid vaccination to his death. Mr Page also tested negative for Covid-19 at the time of his death. Dr Mann did not find any medical evidence to link his death to any specific cause, and therefore ruled the medical cause of death to be unascertained.
A statement from Mr Page’s partner was described by the assistant coroner Sarah Hutbach. She said: “You have described him as a healthy individual, never smoked and he didn’t consume drugs. He rarely drank alcohol, really only on special occasions, and he enjoyed keeping fit.
“He had a balanced diet, and in terms of his health and wellbeing he was rarely ill and rarely complained of any issues. He had no diagnosed medical conditions and he only kept standard painkillers at his address.”
Ms Huntbach dismissed the possibility of suicide as there were no medical signs that this was the case. The coroner, with no medical cause of death or circumstantial evidence to link to a cause of death, ruled an open conclusion to the case.
Sarah Huntbach, assistant coroner for the Derby area, who was leading the inquest, said: “The pathologist can’t actually say that the vaccine has caused Stuart’s death because there is nothing that he can pathologically find based on the current knowledge of what is known about the vaccine to be able to put them together. He’s found nothing in his examination, under the microscope and externally, to say this was the reason he died.
“I will accept the pathologist’s cause of death of one of unascertained. I will record Stuart’s death, based on the information I have, as an open conclusion.”
https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/healthy-derbyshire-hgv-driver-dies-7076278
Northern Ireland health officials confirm nine cases of acute hepatitis, after child in Republic dies from illness
May 12 2022
Parents in Northern Ireland are being warned to check their children for signs of hepatitis after nine children here were diagnosed with sudden onset hepatitis.
Yesterday it emerged that a child who was being treated for an acute form of the illness in the Republic of Ireland has died. Irish health officials also confirmed a second child being treated for hepatitis has received a liver transplant in the UK.
Investigations are ongoing across the UK as to why more than 170 children have now been identified with sudden onset hepatitis, with a rise in the unexplained type of illness also being reported more widely across the globe.
Of the children in the UK, 11 have needed a liver transplant.
The mystery outbreak of hepatitis in children was first identified in the UK in January.
Health officials in Northern Ireland said they are “continuing to work with counterparts in other jurisdictions” as part of the UK-wide investigation being led by the UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA).
On liver injury as a severe side effect of “vaccination”: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34225251/
Man dies suddenly at Scots leisure centre as emergency services rush to scene
May 11, 2022
A man has suddenly died at a Fife leisure centre this afternoon. Emergency services rushed to the Lomond Centre on Woodside Way, Glenrothes, around 12.20 pm today following the sudden death of a man. The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers were called to the Lomond Centre, Woodside Way in Glenrothes around 12.20 pm on Wednesday, 11 May, 2022 following the sudden death of a man. The death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing.”
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/man-dead-lomond-centre-glenrothes-26938687
Scots mum 'vows to carry on' for kids after beloved partner's sudden death
May 12, 2022
A Scots mum has vowed to carry on but fears she 'doesn't know how she'll cope' after the tragic and sudden death of her partner. Scott John McKenzie, 27, from Drumchapel passed away on May 3, leaving behind his three young son who 'absolutely loved their daddy'.
His exact cause of death is yet to be established.
Scott's partner Amy Wheatland, 24, says he was a family man who was completely devoted to his children. Speaking to the Daily Record, Amy has vowed to find the strength to carry on for their sake of their sons, Thomas, six , Mason, five, and Ollie, three.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/scots-mum-vows-carry-on-26937742
UK: St Mungo’s announces sudden death of CEO Steve Douglas
May 10, 2022
St Mungo’s CEO Steve Douglas CBE passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday morning, 8 May, the charity has announced.
Douglas was 57, and leaves behind four children and a partner.
https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/05/10/st-mungos-announces-sudden-death-of-ceo-steve-douglas/
‘Sudden death’ reported at Nene and Ramnoth School in Wisbech
May 12, 2022
A woman died suddenly at an infant school in Wisbech yesterday. Police, paramedics and the air ambulance were called to Nene and Ramnoth School just before 1 pm on Wednesday (May 11). Eye-witnesses reported seeing several ambulances and police officers at the Little Owls Nursery site on Norwich Road.
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: “We were called at 12.44pm with reports of a sudden death at the Nene and Ramnoth School in Wisbech. “Officers attended the scene. The woman’s death is not being treated as suspicious.”
https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/sudden-death-nene-infant-nursery-school-wisbech-8958442
Family pay tribute to 24 year old Workington father of one
May 12, 2022
A family have paid tribute to their 'beautiful Luke' saying that life will never be the same without the father of one. Luke Wilson, 24, died suddenly last Thursday, May 5, however, despite the heart-breaking loss, his family said that Luke's life has not 'ended in vain' after the father of one's organs were donated to help save many lives.
Luke, from Workington, worked as a valued member of the team at the Tesco store in the town over the last four years, and enjoyed spending 'all of his free time' with two year old daughter Romy-Mae, as well as his many family and friends.
Luke’s sister, Khia Wilson said: "On May 5, we tragically lost our beautiful Luke. At just 24 years of age he was far too young to gain his angel wings. Luke was and always will be loved by so many people, he has left behind a family who adored him and so many friends that will forever mourn him. This is a time of enormous sadness, grief and trauma for his daughter, mum, sisters, nanna and partner. Life will never be the same for those that were close to Luke and we can only hope that time helps to heal some of their wounds."
No cause of death reported.
https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/20129184.family-pay-tribute-24-year-old-workington-father-one/
Sadness in St Germans as village hairdresser dies suddenly aged 69
May 11, 2022
A West Norfolk village has been left in shock following the sudden death of popular hairdresser John Claxton. Mr Claxton, 69, had run a hairdressing business in St Germans for almost 50 years.
He died suddenly on Tuesday, May 3, at his bungalow home in the village. A post-mortem examinaion has been carried out and it is understood there are no suspicious circumstances.
Warm tributes have been paid tor Mr Claxton who was described by close friend Lyn Brown as a "flamboyant character who was one of a kind".
'John was very much part of the village community at st Germans and everyone in the village knew John. His death will leave a huge void in the village," said Lyn.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/sadness-as-village-hairdresser-dies-suddenly-aged-69-9253787/
Well-loved Cornwall PC Octavia Denning, 50, remembered by family and colleagues
May 10, 2022
Tributes have been paid to serving Devon & Cornwall Police Constable Octavia Denning who very sadly died at her home in Redruth. Octavia, who was 50 years old, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 31, 2022.
Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer said: “It was with great sadness that we learned of the news that Octavia had died suddenly at home. Losing a member of our policing family is devastating and her death came as a great shock to her colleagues.”
Octavia worked as a domestic abuse officer for many years before she joined the Force’s Incident Resolution Centre.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/octavia-denning-cornwall-police-remembered-7062638
Family devastated at Swadlincote dad of four's sudden death
May 10, 2022
A family has been left devastated after the sudden death of a dad of four described as a 'loving parent and a family man'. Shaun Alexander died a week before his 48th birthday, leaving those left behind heartbroken.
Cousin Kerry Wilkinson has told how Mr Alexander had lived in Newhall all his life, attending the village's junior and infants school, before going to what is the now Pingle Academy. He appeared to have a seizure on April 18 and died from heart failure.
Mr Alexander leaves behind four children, the eldest still only a teenager. Ms Wilkinson said: "It's just devastating and we're trying to stay strong. He was a loving parent, family man and devoted dad. He loved coming to see his family as we all live close to each other."
https://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/news/local-news/family-devastated-swadlincote-dad-fours-7057787
'One in a million' Mathew Street doorman dies suddenly
May 10, 2022
A dad-of-three who "lived and breathed for his family" has died suddenly.
Gary Marsh was at his home in Anfield when he suffered from a suspected heart attack on April 27, hours before he was due to go to work. Despite the best efforts of his family and paramedics who acted quickly and gave him CPR, Gary tragically died.
The 41-year-old, who worked as a doorman at The Grapes on Mathew Street, was described as "a true gentleman" by his best friend Don Kininmonth. He leaves behind his partner Emma Manning, 30, and his children Jack, 13, Megan, ten, and Grace, four.
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/one-million-mathew-street-doorman-23913342
Four “died suddenly” in Glasgow:
Man suddenly dies as M8 Junction 27 near Glasgow is closed
May 16, 2022
A man has suddenly died at the M8 motorway in the early hours of this morning. Cops raced to the motorway at Junction 27 Arkleston, in Paisley, at around 4.20 am.
Officers are not treating the 56-year-old's death as suspicious and a post-mortem examination will be carried out.
Dalmuir family pay tribute to huge Celtic fan after tragic sudden death
May 12, 2022
A heartbroken family have paid tribute to a huge Celtic fan one year after his tragic sudden death. Christopher Mcgonagle was found dead at home just one hour after cheering on his favourite team with his dad on May 12 last year.
Investigations later found the 24-year-old, from Dalmuir, had suffered an aneurysm despite having no health conditions and being in good spirits right before dying.
The shock death has left his loved ones tormented by the sudden loss and have vowed to keep his memory living on. They also got a stone in Celtic Park as a touching tribute to the massive Hoops fan.
Motherwell man suddenly dies leaving family 'heartbroken'
May 10, 2022
Tributes are pouring in for William Ried, who is being hailed as a generous person who loved animals. The 49-year-old passed away on Saturday, leaving loved ones shocked and now struggling to pay for his funeral. They are now asking for help to cover the expenses to give William the send-off “he deserves".
Close friend Nicole Hanley told the Glasgow Times: “It was a sudden death, the family is struggling to pay for funeral costs. He was a very well-loved man and everyone is heartbroken. He would give his last to anyone, and we are looking for generous people to help give him the send-off he deserves. He was a huge animal fan who loved to help charities and wildlife.”
No cause of death reported.
Glasgow mum devastated after partner dies suddenly but vows to go on for their kids
May 12, 2022
A Glasgow mum has spoken of her devastation after the sudden death of her partner and father of her children.
Scott John McKenzie, 27, from Drumchapel tragically died on May 3, leaving behind his three young sons.
His exact cause of death is yet to be established.
https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/glasgow-mum-devastated-after-partner-23941084
“Died suddenly” in a garden:
Chorley Moor Road death 'unexplained' say police after man's body found in garden outside home
May 10, 2022
The man, aged in his 50s, was found unresponsive in a garden outside a home in Moor Road, near the Co-op, at around 7.15 am. A 999 was made and ambulance crews attended but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Paramedics reported the death to police and officers cordoned off the home whilst CSI investigated.
At this stage, Lancashire Police are treating his death as ‘unexplained’ and an investigation is ongoing. A Home Office post-mortem examination will be carried out to try and establish a cause of death, said the force.
Michael Paul Nickless, 52
May 10, 2022
Michael Paul Nickless, much loved son of Eric and the late Pat Nickless. Died suddenly of heart failure on April 13th, 2022, aged 52. He will be sadly missed by his father, family and friends, including his Waitrose colleagues.
https://www.bracknellnews.co.uk/announcements/deaths/deaths/20129379.Michael_Paul_Nickless/
The woman who fainted and whose baby died then went on to have a second jab and fainted again?
Very sad, but there really is no helping some people.
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