In memory of those who “died suddenly” in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Austria, Poland, Bulgaria and Spain, September 11-September 18, 2023
Dutch actress Wimie Wilhelm, footballer Marcel Brienen; German DJ Stefanie Merten, law prof Gerald Spindler; Polish journo Adam Jóźwiak; Bulgarian MD Mihail Mihaylov; a Spanish ambulance driver; more
FRANCE
A head waiter “died suddenly”:
Shock at Restaurant Versailles, in Limoges, after the death of head waiter
September 18, 2023
He was one of the figures of the Versailles. Philippe Paris, 53 years old, died suddenly this Sunday morning within the same establishment to which he had devoted his whole life. Very well known to the customers of this emblematic brasserie on the Place d'aine in Limoges, Philippe Paris, right-hand man of the owner Cyril Boissier, was struck down by a heart attack while he was about to take the lunch service. "He came to work, like every morning and had a heart attack with us. It's a shock for everyone. We closed the establishment and had to turn away the customers. We are trying to open the establishment this noon, and we will close again for the funeral in order to pay tribute to him."
Hautes-Pyrénées: A cyclist dies at the top of the Col de Coupe pass
September 16, 2023
What happened to this cyclist this Saturday in the early afternoon, at the top of the Col de Coupe pass, in the town of Esparros in the Hautes-Pyrénées? It was a little over 1300 on Saturday when this man was discovered lying on the ground by a couple arriving at the top of the Col de Coupe by car. After alerting the emergency services, they tried to provide him with first aid gestures, directed by the firefighters on the phone. The victim was in cardiopulmonary arrest. In parallel, the emergency services (firefighters, CRS Pyrenees and gendarmerie) were deployed on site. Despite this, the doctor could only declare the death of this man in his sixties, who had no paper on him to allow his identification.
No cause of death reported.
BELGIUM
A business leader “died suddenly”:
Harelbeke - Stadsbader mourns the sudden loss of iconic captain of industry Désiré Stadsbader (75)
September 17, 2023
Completely unexpectedly, captain of industry Desiré Stadsbader passed away on Friday. His life came to an abrupt end on the golf course in Knokke-Heist while he was practicing his favorite sport. In the second generation, he led the company, which was founded by his father (Désiré Stadsbader senior) after WWII, to greater heights. Until Stadsbader became a household name in the construction world. The unsurpassed Désiré junior not only ensured a quantum leap for the family business, but also organized his succession (with stepson and current CEO Dominique Valcke) and thus the continuity of the highly regarded family business in an exemplary manner.
No cause of death reported.
An osteopath “died suddenly”:
Osteopath Eric Dobbelaere has passed away
September 16, 2023
Osteopath Eric Dobbelaere (63) from Wevelgem passed away at the AZ Groeninge. He was chairman of osteopathie.be, the professional association of Belgian osteopaths. Long ago, Eric Dobbelaere was chairman of Decospan Triathlon Duathlon Team Wevelgem. As chairman of Decospan Triathlon Duathlon Team Wevelgem, Eric mainly chose the youth card after a very successful period and hoped to reap the benefits of this in the long term.
No cause of death reported.
Killed in a “vaxxident”:
Ronnie Leeters died suddenly while on holiday in Scotland
September 16, 2023
Genk - Ronnie Leeters, director of the De Olijfboom residential care center in Genk, died unexpectedly during a holiday in Scotland. This was reported by the non-profit organization Integro, the residential care group of which De Olijfboom is a part. The director's death came as a shock. He was on a motorcycle when he suffered heart failure in England after a holiday in Scotland. Ronnie Leeters was very popular with both residents and staff of De Olijfboom. He was known as someone who gave completely to his residential care center. The sadness there is very great. Ronnie Leeters leaves behind a wife, children and grandchildren.
No age reported.
Bob Campenaerts, beloved café owner of Café Mombasa in Borgerhout, died unexpectedly while on a cycling holiday
September 15, 2023
Borgerhout is in mourning because Bob Campenaerts, manager of Café Mombasa on Moorkensplein, has died unexpectedly. Campenaerts was a well-known face in Borgerhout and he was also very popular there. He was also one of the most loyal supporters of his cousin, cyclist Victor Campenaerts. Café Mombasa is also Victor's supporters café. Bob died in his sleep on a cycling holiday in Spain. The death is completely unexpected. Together with his partner Rein Adons, Campenaerts opened Café Mombasa twelve years ago. In that short time, the beer café has grown into a household name and an attraction far beyond Borgerhout. It is also the supporters' café of cyclist Victor Campenaerts, Bob's cousin. When Victor broke the world hour record in cycling in 2019, the café and the square were overwhelmed.
No cause of death reported.
A week after cyclist Tijl De Decker (22), his cousin Manus (24) is also buried: the chef of Café Kamiel died after illness
September 8, 2023
Antwerp - Exactly one week after promising cyclist Tijl De Decker (22) said goodbye in the church of Wommelgem, the funeral of his cousin Manus De Decker (24) will take place on Saturday, September 9, in the St. Laurentius Church in Antwerp. The cook of Café Kamiel died on September 1 after illness. “How much suffering can a family bear?” someone rightly comments in the condolences under Manus De Decker's obituary. His cousin Tijl died on August 25 as a result of a collision with a car during training in Lier earlier that week. Manus died in hospital on September 1. He had received a bad diagnosis a while ago, but the disease was more aggressive than expected and the end came unexpectedly quickly for many.
No cause of death reported.
Francine Geunes, 74
September 18, 2023
Francine Geunes died the day before yesterday. Francine was born in Neerpelt on June 16, 1949 and died unexpectedly at home in Lommel on September 16, 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Déborah Talon, 41
September 18, 2023
Born in Tournai, 12 June 1981, died in Gaurain †15 September 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Pietro Calderone, 45
September 18, 2023
Born in Maaseik on 14 November 1977. Died in Genk on 18 September 2023. Living in Maasmechelen.
No cause of death reported.
Michaël Neujean, 40
September 18, 2023
Born in Liège 03 August1983, died in Fraipont 17 September 2023. Lived in Fraipont.
No cause of death reported.
Nancy Dewilde, 54
September 17, 2023
Born in Roeselare 5 April 1969, died suddenly at home in Izegem 16 September 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Jan Peutevinck, 57
September 16, 2023
Born in Poperinge on January 30, 1966 and at his home in Elverdinge unexpectedly passed away on September 15, 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Carlo Neuteleers, 51
September 16, 2023
Born in Leuven 14 July 1972, suddenly died at home 6 September 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Rudi De Mits, 64
September 16, 2023
Born 17 April 1959 in Waarschoot, died at home surrounded by his loved ones in Roeselare 15 September 2023. A special thanks to the doctor's office Hypocrates, the home care, and the oncology department of the hospital.
Maria Wouters, 65
September 15, 2023
Born in Turnhout 2 September 1958, died unexpectedly at home in Poppel 13 September 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Victor Demeire, 19
September 15, 2023
Born in Bonheiden 14 June 2004, died in Leuven 15 September 2023. Student civil engineer KU Leuven. Scouts leader Haacht-Station. Player KOSC Wijgmaal.
No cause of death reported.
Annie Heynderick, 65
September 14, 2023
Born in Torhout 12 October 1957, died unexpectedly in Roeselare 11 September 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Jan Jorissen, 31
September 14, 2023
Born in Genk 25 January 1992, died unexpectedly in Maasmechelen 11 September 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Ann Huls, 45
September 14, 2023
Born in Bilzen 13 July 1978, died at home in Val-Meer 12 September 2023. Teacher second grade Trudo Zussen, board member Landelijke Gilde ZZB. Carnival member.
No cause of death reported.
Rik Adriaens, 74
September 14, 2023
Born in Scherpenheuvel 17 June 1949, died unexpectedly in Wilsele 11 September 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Hanna Pimshyna, 41
September 14, 2023
Born 1 June 1982 Oblast De Donetsk, died 12 September in Ieper.
No cause of death reported.
Heide Goethals, 31
September 12, 2023
Born in Kortrijk, 20 June 1992, died in Leuven, 12 September 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Sven Dhooge, 50
September 12, 2023
Born in Leuven, 31 August 1973, died unexpectedly at home in Herent 9 September 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Marc De Groot, 60
September 12, 2023
Born in Brussels 19 April 1963, died in Leuven 11 September 2023. Special thanks to the oncology department UZ Leuven.
Saskia Hendriks, 48
September 11, 2023
Born 17 May 1975, died 10 September 2023. Genk - Sunday, Saskia Hendriks, the partner of Ludwig Heymans, passed away. She was 48 years old.
No cause of death reported.
NETHERLANDS
Baantjer actress Wimie Wilhelm (62), also director of Richard Groenendijk, passed away
September 16, 2023
Actress Wimie Wilhelm, known for Baantjer, passed away on Saturday morning at the age of 62. Her agency confirmed this to this site. Wilhelm was also active as director of, among others, Richard Groenendijk and Fred van Leer, who mourn the loss.
Wilhelm suffered from cancer and deteriorated rapidly. She leaves behind a daughter and a sister. The actress, with her characteristic husky voice, has starred in numerous well-known films and series in recent decades.
A footballer “died suddenly”:
It is with dismay that BVV Barendrecht has learned of the sudden death of Marcel Brienen
September 17, 2023
The former first team player and coach of the promising team was only 55 years old. With Marcel, BVV Barendrecht loses a child of the club who was loyal to the association all his life. Our thoughts are with the relatives and in particular with Frans, who formed an inseparable duo with his brother not only on but also off the field. We wish him all the strength and strength to cope with the sudden loss.
No cause of death reported.
Asten - Henny Verdonschot died unexpectedly at 67
September 13, 2023
Asten resident Henny Verdonschot, a colorful fellow villager, died unexpectedly last week at the age of 67. Henny has made many contributions to the community, in particular his many years of tireless dedication to EBHO Asten and his pioneering work for the Heart Save Region. His death last Friday came like a bolt from the blue. Henny was still in the middle of life and was 67 years old.
No cause of death reported.
Laurence Johannes Chapel, 68
September 12, 2023
Very sad, but with an indelible memory of his life, we had to unexpectedly say goodbye to my dear partner, our caring father, father-in-law, grandfather and brother Laurence Johannes (Laupi) Chapel, born Paramaribo 14-7-1955, died Rotterdam 9-9-2023.
No cause of death reported.
GERMANY
Festival DJane dies of cancer at the age of 32
September 15, 2023
The German techno scene is mourning the loss of DJane and producer Stefanie Merten (32) aka "Alma Marter". At the age of only 32, the Leipzig woman succumbed to cancer. She fought this so hard! Even fans, family and friends had not given up hope until the last moment, following her path on social networks and on a blog. But for Steffi, as she was affectionately called, it was clear: "If there is no miracle, then there is none. I don't need miracles in themselves either, because they don't exist. I just need time," she wrote on July 16. There was no miracle for Steffi, but not much time either. Just seven months before her death, she was diagnosed with grade 4 glioblastoma, a malignant brain tumor that is incurable.
A law professor “died suddenly”:
Faculty mourns the loss of Prof. Dr. Gerald Spindler
September 18, 2023
The Faculty of Law is mourning the loss of one of its brightest and most productive members: Professor Spindler [63] passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on September 11, 2023. Whether in the lecture hall, at conferences, in projects and in committees: Gerald Spindler was passionate, committed and competent in the matter. At the same time, he was an extremely amiable and humorous person. The faculty will miss him sorely and will keep an honorable memory of him.
No cause of death reported.
Two killed in “vaxxidents”:
Driver dies after hitting tree
September 17, 2023
A driver died after he crashed his car into a tree in Varel in the district of Diepholz. The police said on Sunday that the cause of the accident, according to preliminary findings of investigators, may have been a medical emergency at the wheel. The 68-year-old came off the road when he swerved to the right. There he drove against a tree. He suffered serious injuries and died on Saturday at the scene of the accident.
No cause of death reported.
Medical emergency on the A44: truck crashes into guardrail, driver dies
September 16, 2023
Probably due to an medical emergency, a truck crashed into the guardrail on Saturday evening (September 16th), around 20.30, on the A44 in the direction of Dortmund. The 63-year-old driver was trapped in his cab and could only be recovered dead by the fire brigade. The striking advertising print of the truck indicates the identity of the driver. According to information from our editorial staff, "Wurst-Achim" ["Sausage-Achim"] was sitting at the wheel himself. This is not officially confirmed. However, friends of the well-known market crier expressed their sadness on social media on Sunday morning.
No cause of death reported.
AUSTRIA
Grado - Austrian tourist dies on the beach in Italy
September 14, 2023
A 72-year-old Austrian tourist died today 13 September 2023 in Grado, precisely in the Città Giardino area. The incident occurred around 5.30 pm, when the woman was in the sea a few meters from the beach. Incredibly, the depth of the water where the woman was found did not exceed 50 centimetres. Nearby swimmers noticed the woman's limp body and immediately called for help. The waters of the sea were calm.
No cause of death reported.
POLAND
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Adam Jóźwiak died suddenly at the age of 32. "He was a great journalist, he loved Toruń"
September 11, 2023
Torun - Adam Jóźwiak died at the age of 32. He was a journalist of the Kujawy-pomorze.info portal, previously he worked in the editorial offices of Dzień Dobry Toruń, Meloradio, Radio ZET and Antyradio. Adam loved Toruń, was interested in politics, sport and culture. We say goodbye to our friendly colleague, with whom we have seen many times at press conferences.
No cause of death reported.
BULGARIA
A doctor “died suddenly”:
Sad news! A Bulgarian luminary in medicine has passed away
September 15, 2023
Burgas - We have lost a luminary in medicine and oncology. At the age of 70, oncogynecologist Dr. Mihail Mihaylov died suddenly. He was recognized as a leader in his profession, a prominent representative of the old school of good Burgas specialists and until the last he accepted patients in COC-Burgas, writes Flagman. Dr. Mihaylov was found dying early this morning at his home, the last time on Tuesday he was at work, he did not complain about the disadvantages.
No cause of death reported.
Grandpa died while riding a bicycle in Kazanlak
September 13, 2023
Kazanlak - An elderly Kazanlak man died while riding his bicycle near the High School of Mathematics in Kazanlak. The man died in the early afternoon on Oreshaka Street, local website Press tv reported. There is no evidence of violence, most likely the problem is healthy. According to witnesses, the man collapsed suddenly and died within seconds. The corpse remained on the sidewalk for a while until a team of Judicial Medicine from Stara Zagora arrived.
No age or cause of death reported.
SPAIN
Man found dead in bathroom of bar in Valladolid
September 16, 2023
The National Police found a man dead in the bathroom of a bar in Plaza Madrid in Valladolid. The agents were alerted by a waiter at the establishment as a 41-year-old customer entered the establishment's service and did not leave despite calls from the employees. Upon entering the bathroom they found the lifeless body of the man. Police sources indicate that it was a death "by natural causes" and rule out any type of assault.
No cause of death reported.
An ambulance driver “died suddenly” while driving:
An ambulance technician dies in Mallorca while transferring a patient
September 16, 2023
A SAMU061 technician died this afternoon while performing an Urgent Medical Attention service. It happened around 14.15 hours, when Andreu R., 48, driver of an ambulance of the SAMU061 that was on duty in Campos, during the transfer of a patient to the Son Espases Hospital, fainted and suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest. The doctor who was traveling next to him quickly grabbed the steering wheel to redirect the vehicle, and although they were not going at high speed, he did not have time to straighten the steering and they collided. Immediately they notified other emergency colleagues, who headed to the place in four ambulances. Once there, while the doctor of the SAMU061 was practicing cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers, they changed vehicles and urgently went to the hospital center. Finally, when arriving at the hospital, nothing could be done to save his life and he died on the spot.
57-year-old man dies while playing tennis
September 8, 2023
Logroño - A 57-year-old man died this Thursday morning at the Las Norias sports complex while playing tennis. He was a regular user of the courts at the municipal facilities. According to city council sources, "he felt unwell and collapsed" while playing. His partner was the first to raise the alarm, but attempts with a defibrillator to resuscitate the man as the ambulance arrived were all in vain.
No cause of death reported.