In memory of those who “died suddenly” in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Albania and Spain, Feb. 20- Feb. 27, 2023
In memory of those who “died suddenly” in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Albania and Spain, Feb. 20- Feb. 27, 2023
French rocker François Hadji-Lazaro; Belgian criminal lawyer Sébastien Courtoy; German equestrian Armin Himmelreich; Finnish rocker Maukka Siirala; Spanish Olympian Eduardo Burguete; & more
FRANCE
Music: François Hadji-Lazaro, figure of French rock with Pigalle and Les Garçons Bouchers, died at 66
February 26, 2023
Founder of Pigalle and Les Garçons Bouchers, this alternative rock activist, who had also won over young audiences in recent years and scored several roles in the cinema, died shortly before midnight on Saturday February 25. Smooth skull, suspenders and round figure, François Hadji-Lazaro was a character. He was above all a musician, a street poet, and an activist artist. He was 66 years old.
No cause of death reported.
Killed in a “vaxxident”:
Mirecourt: the young driver who suffered a cardiac arrest at the wheel this Saturday has died
February 27, 2023
The young woman, born in 2000, had crashed into a house after feeling unwell at the wheel. [paywall]
In Sarzeau, a 64-year-old man dies of a heart attack on a public road
February 22, 2023
A 64-year-old man died following a cardiac malaise on Wednesday, February 22, a little before 14 p.m. in Sarzeau. The firefighters intervened around 13:45 this Wednesday, February 22, for a person discovered in cardiac arrest, dead end of the Coast, in Sarzeau. Despite their attempt at resuscitation, the 64-year-old man died on the spot.
BELGIUM
One of the best-known lawyers of the Brussels bar, Me Sébastien Courtoy, has died
February 21, 2023
One of the best-known lawyers of the Brussels bar, Me Sébastien Courtoy, has died, one of his colleagues told Belga on Monday evening, confirming information from Sudinfo and the Last Hour. The criminal lawyer, specializing in particular in terrorism cases, was found lifeless at his home, victim of a heart attack according to Sudinfo. Sébastien Courtoy, in his forties, was currently defending Smail Farisi in one of the most important trials in Belgian judicial history, that of the attacks of March 22, 2016, at the Brussels Assize Court. He had previously defended Mehdi Nemmouche, the author of the attack at the Jewish Museum of Belgium, before this same assize court, or even Jean-Louis Denis, a Muslim preacher, before the criminal court and then the court of appeal.
Radio maker Dree Peremans (72) passed away suddenly in Portugal
February 27, 2023
One of the striking personalities of the music and radio world has passed away. Dree Peremans passed away unexpectedly in Portugal at the age of 72. He made radio programs for years and was the driving force behind many musical projects. He wrote fairy tales, travelogues and books about music. Dree Peremans co-founded the folk group De Vlier in the late 1960s. Through music he ended up at the then BRT, first at Radio 2 (broadcasting Brabant) and then on Radio 1, where he presented “Kramiek” and “Strip-avond”.
No cause of death reported.
Shocking: 'De Mol' candidate passed away
February 25, 2023
Sad news from the Flemish showbiz landscape, because one of the original 'De Mol' candidates has just died suddenly. This was announced to the Flemish press earlier this week. It concerns Fleming and 'De Mol' candidate Guy Peers. In 1998 he participated in the very first season of 'De Mol'. There he met Magda Ral, a fellow candidate that he fell in love with. The two were officially a couple since the recordings and also had a son a year later. However, their relationship ended not much later. Magda confirmed earlier this week that Guy passed away last weekend and that they were together at the time. Nothing has yet been announced about the cause of death. Guy Peers was 66.
No cause of death reported.
Entrepreneur Gari Van Herck suddenly passed away while on holiday
February 26, 2023
The well-known Herenthout entrepreneur Gari Van Herck has suddenly passed away at the age of 53. He was the manager of the well-known construction company of the same name, with the typical yellow-purple trucks. The family and also the employees receive immense messages of support, but prefer not to respond in front of the camera today. Gari Van Herck died on holiday in Gran Canaria.
No cause of death reported.
Model student Mustafa (18) dies of a sudden heart attack just before his birthday: “It is unreal”
February 23, 2023
Lokeren - The 18-year-old Mustafa Çakır from Zele died very unexpectedly at the beginning of this week after a heart attack. The young man was in the seventh year of GO! Technical Atheneum Lokeren and the news hit like a bomb there. “Mustafa was a model student with many plans for the future.” He will be buried in Turkey on Friday. “Mustafa would celebrate his 19th birthday within three weeks,” says director Cathy De Raes of the Lokerse Technische Atheneum. “I heard the news late on Tuesday evening and then informed colleagues and students. The boy had suffered a heart attack during the day. All help had come too late. He died at home.”
Dirk Van der Krieken passed away unexpectedly
February 21, 2023
Dirk Van der Krieken, until recently head of infrastructure & cloud at Fednot, passed away unexpectedly at home last weekend. He was barely 55 years old. Dirk Van der Krieken was head of infrastructure and cloud services at Fednot, the Federation of the Belgian notary. Fednot supports more than 1,100 notary offices with legal advice, office management, IT solutions, training and information.
No cause of death reported.
Person dies in the pedestrian zone of Anspach avenue
February 26, 2023
A person died on Anspachlaan on Sunday afternoon. Near the Caroline Music record store, the Brussels police received a report of a person lying on the floor. “The emergency services immediately went to the scene and tried to resuscitate the person. But in the end they confirmed the death of the person in question," says Ilse Van de Keere of the Brussels Capital/Ixelles police zone. “We are still investigating the cause of death.”
No age reported.
Deceased person found at Sint Hubert
February 21, 2023
Saint Hubert - Hikers found a lifeless body in the water along the Peter Ebbenweg in Sint Hubert on Tuesday afternoon. Police and firefighters rushed to the scene, but help was of no avail. Investigations have shown that the man, a resident of Sint Hubert, did not die as a result of a crime.
No age or cause of death reported.
Danny Claeys, 58
February 25, 2023
Danny Claeys suddenly passed away at home in Westrosebeke 25 February 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Koen Muller, 74
February 21, 2023
With great sadness we suddenly have to say goodbye to Koen Muller, artist husband of Greet Michiels, born in Lokeren on March 11, 1948 and unexpectedly passed away at home in Eksaarde on February 20, 2023. We say goodbye in a limited circle.
No cause of death reported.
Rita Polfliet, 65
February 20, 2023
Rita Polfliet died at home.
No cause of death reported.
Reported on February 19:
Jean-Marie Duthoy, 73
February 19, 2023
Zwevegem - May you find comfort with this sudden passing of Jean-Marie.
No cause of death reported.
Rony Sertijn, 50
February 19, 2023
Died suddenly and unexpectedly at home on 18 February 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Dirk van der Krieken, 55
February 19, 2023
Dirk van der Krieken, born Mechelen, 28 June 1967, passed away at home in Hever on 18 February 2023.
No cause of death reported.
Reported on February 18:
Alexandra Devacht, 44
February 18, 2023
Born in Leuven on October 12, 1978 and passed away unexpectedly in Bonheiden on February 17, 2023.
No cause of death reported.
NETHERLANDS
TSC member Saskia Lodewikus-Groen passed away at the age of 55
February 27, 2023
TSC board: “It was with great sadness and sadness that we learned last week that Saskia Lodewikus-Groen suddenly passed away at the age of 55 in the prime of her life. Saskia was TSC in heart and soul. As a volunteer, she has been doing a lot of work both in front of and behind the scenes for quite some time and did it with great dedication. Many TSC members and visitors know her from behind the bar, where she mainly made sure everyone had a good time. Barely half a year ago she moved to a beautiful location in Oosterhout that she was so proud of. There where she wanted to enjoy for a long time with her husband Henk and son Olivier. Unfortunately it was not to be. After first giving all the energy and time to the preparation of a successful carnival party at TSC, unfortunately her life came to an abrupt end on February 22, 2023. At all times, her name will often be used in the future with will be expressed a lot of respect at TSC.
No cause of death reported.
Homoscene mourns Curacao legend Axe Leito
February 21, 2023
Amsterdam - The LGBTQ community mourns the death of Axe Leito at 42. He was iconic in Netherlands and Curacao. He suddenly passed away on Saturday. Algemeen Dagblad writes how his death goes like a shock wave through the community. He was born in Curacao and came to the Netherlands age 13. He was known as Mr. Leather, breaking the taboo of homos to wear leather clothing.
No cause of death reported.
Reported on February 17:
Former alderman Haaren Adrienne Verschuren passed away completely unexpectedly
February 17, 2023
Tonight we received a very sad message. At the start of the planned council meeting, it was announced that Mrs. Adrienne Verschuren (62) passed away completely unexpectedly. Adrienne Verschuren was alderman of the municipality of Haaren until January 1 and would be installed tonight as councilor for PRO. The meeting was immediately cancelled.
No cause of death reported.
Michel Mol, 51
February 20, 2023
Deeply saddened, but also grateful for all the good memories, we inform you that my dearly beloved husband and buddy, our loving, caring dad, Michel Simon Jacobus Mol, passed away completely unexpectedly at the age of 51.
No cause of death reported.
GERMANY
Karin Nigbur-Martini is dead
February 23, 2023
Karin Nigbur-Martini, the long-standing deputy chairwoman of the voters' association Hagen Aktiv and deputy district mayor of Hohenlimburg until 2020, died on Monday as a result of a serious illness. "She had fought until the end and didn't bother anyone with her critical condition," Hagen Aktiv commented on her courageous attitude. Karin Nigbur-Martini was a member of the Council of the City of Hagen from 2009 to 2014 and deputy group chairwoman for the then five-member Hagen Aktiv group from 2012 to 2014, as well as the voice of the group in the Culture and Further Education Committee.
No age or cause of death reported.
Berentzen – Son dies suddenly at only 56 years old
February 23, 2023
Friedrich Berentzen is dead. The son of the beverage giant died last Sunday at the age of only 56 years. Berentzen was most recently Managing Director for Marketing and Sales at the company Rhenser Mineralbrunnen. The employees are grieving on the website. "He left too early. Friedrich Berentzen is no longer there. Our Managing Director for Marketing and Sales died suddenly and unexpectedly on February 19th at the age of 56. He is tearing a big gap and will be greatly missed by our company and the industry.”
Young family mother dies at only 28 years old
February 24, 2023
Fundraiser: The beloved wife Larissa of my cousin Kai, and family mother of their children, Ben Joel, Joshua Maximilian, Luca Elias, and Lina Kathalea passed away suddenly and unexpectedly a few days ago at only 28 years old. Due to this tragic stroke of fate, I am calling this fundraiser and hope for some support from you where really every penny counts. Unfortunately, it is not only that my cousin Kai and his 4 children are now facing what can seem as an unsolvable task, but also the financial situation looks very bad.
No cause of death reported.
Equestrian athletes mourn Armin Himmelreich
February 24, 2023
The nationally and internationally successful equestrian athlete and horse dealer Armin Himmelreich died suddenly on Wednesday at the age of only 53 years. [paywall]
No cause of death reported.
A professor “died suddenly”:
We mourn the loss of Professor Oliver von Knebel Doeberitz
February 24, 2023
Last Friday, February 17th, Prof. Dr. Oliver von Knebel Doeberitz (48) passed away completely unexpectedly. The Institute of English Studies is dismayed and in deep mourning. Oliver von Knebel Doeberitz was very close to the University of Leipzig, he studied here from 1994 to 2000, received his doctorate in Leipzig in 2003, before holding the professorship for British Cultural Studies from 2015, after stops in Bayreuth and Kiel. What his loss really means, we will only slowly understand and feel for a long time.
No cause of death reported.
Spectator died at home game
February 26, 2023
At the previous day's top game in the MTC arena, handball faded into the background. Just before the end of the first half, a medical emergency occurred off the field. A fan collapsed during the game. The game was then abandoned at half-time.
Late in the evening, the sad news reached the TBW that the spectator unfortunately passed away despite immediate first aid and emergency medical treatment.
No age or cause of death reported.
Five killed in “vaxxidents”:
Mosque ramming turned out to be medical emergency
February 26, 2023
The 25-year-old lost consciousness when leaving a parking lot in Riedstadt and later died in the hospital, according to the police. The young man apparently passed out behind the wheel shortly after 8 a.m. on Sunday morning due to a "suspected medical cause". His car rolled unrestrained, but slowly into the front door of a mosque on Römerstraße in Riedstadt. The called rescue workers still cared for the man at the scene of the accident, but the young man died a little later in the clinic. According to the information, minor damage was caused to the mosque and to the accident car.
No cause of death reported.
Truck crashes into guardrail at Cham: driver dies in hospital
February 24, 2023
After the resuscitation by the rescue workers, the 38-year-old truck driver, who was in mortal danger after the accident, was taken to the Sana Klinik Cham. There he died. After initial investigations by the Cham police and the testimony of witnesses, the truck, the driver of which was traveling in the direction of the Goldsteig cheese dairies, suddenly veered off its lane, crossed two opposing lanes and crashed into the guardrail with force. According to the fire brigade, the truck was fully loaded. He pushed in the guardrail and only came to a stop at the huge metal post that holds the information signs across the federal highway. This saved the tanker from a crash several meters deep into the floodplain.
No age or cause of death reported.
Car driver died in road accident
February 23, 2023
The 61-year-old was driving a Renault on the Nürtinger Steet at about 15.15 o'clock. In an elongated right turn, the man first grazed with his car along the guardrail on the right side. In the further course he came with his vehicle to the left of the road and collided with a wall running next to the road. The driver had to be freed from his car by first responders and rescue workers via the passenger door. Despite immediate resuscitation, the driver died at the scene of the accident due to a medical cause.
No cause of death reported.
Fatal accident - driver crashes due to a medical emergency
February 20, 2023
On Friday, at about 11 o'clock, an accident occurred on the “Hinterweiden” road, in which a 73-year-old motorist died. According to the current state of the traffic police investigation, the driver of a Hyundai had suffered a medical emergency while driving, veered off the road to the left and hit a street light. At the scene of the accident, the driver was first treated by an emergency doctor and taken by ambulance to a nearby clinic. There he died a short time later as a result of an internal medicine ailment. There were no indications of third-party fault in the accident.
No cause of death reported.
Truck overturned in Erlangen - driver dies in hospital
February 20, 2023
On Monday morning, February 20, a truck driver in Erlangen-Tennenlohe got off the road and died in the hospital a few hours later. According to a press release from the Central Franconia Police Headquarters, the 64-year-old had strayed off the track for reasons that had not yet been clarified, after which his vehicle fell over and remained lying on an embankment. When emergency services of the Erlangen-Stadt Police Inspectorate arrived at the scene of the accident, they immediately freed the driver from his vehicle and delivered him to a hospital. Whether a medical cause or the injuries suffered as a result of the accident caused his death has yet to be clarified. For this, an expert is investigating by order of the prosecutor's office. The police secured the accident vehicle for this purpose.
No cause of death reported.
Man lay dead in public toilet in Viechtach
February 25, 2023
On Friday afternoon, passers-by found a man dead in the public toilet in the Old Town Hall on Viechtacher Stadtplatz. At the request of our editorial staff, the police confirmed this. According to this, the dead man is said to be a 72-year-old pensioner. The police assume that the man died of natural causes and speak of a medical emergency. No external influence is assumed. It is not known exactly when the man died.
Died at the cash register in the supermarket: identity clarified
February 23, 2023
The identity of the man who had recently suddenly collapsed in the Lidl market in Heimbach-Weis and died while still in the supermarket has been clarified. On Wednesday, the man collapsed while shopping. At first it was known that the man who died in a Lidl in the Neuwied district was between 60 and 70 years old. He was described as strong, with short gray hair. Striking: the man has a tattoo with the lettering "Poma" or "Doma" on his knuckles. Also on the basis of these descriptions, which were published in our newspaper and online, the identity of the deceased could be clarified. This is shared by the Neuwied police. Meanwhile, the investigating officials are currently assuming that the sudden death of the man in the supermarket is due to a medical cause.
NORWAY
Lib Dem peer and former I'm A Celebrity contestant Brian Paddick reveals heartbreak after sudden death of his 'beautiful, loving' husband at their Oslo home with 'no cause immediately apparent'
February 28, 2023
Liberal Democrat peer and former I'm A Celebrity contestant Brian Paddick has revealed his heartbreak after the sudden death of his 'beautiful, loving' husband [left, above] at their Oslo home. 'My beautiful, loving husband, Petter Belsvik, has died suddenly at our home in Oslo,' Lord Paddick wrote in a message to his followers on Twitter on Monday. Paddick, a former London mayor candidate and also the Deputy Assistant Commissioner in London's Metropolitan Police Service until 2007, said the cause of his husband's death was not 'immediately apparent' and it would 'take some time to establish what happened'.
No age reported.
Person found dead on night train
February 22, 2023
According to a press release from the West police district, someone on the train found a dead person on board the night train from Oslo to Bergen just before 07.20. “The dead person was found inside the train,” informs the police's task leader Gisle Anthun. “Both an ambulance and the police were sent to the scene, but the person involved was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. The police do not suspect anything criminal, but they cannot rule it out either,” they further state in the press release.
No cause of death reported.
FINLAND
Musician and sound designer Maukka Siirala has died
February 21, 2023
Musician and sound designer Mauri "Maukka" Siirala has died at the age of 68. Siirala died on Monday from a rapidly progressing illness. Information about the death was confirmed to HS by Siirala's close circle. In the 1970s and 1980s, Siirala made an impact as a musician in leading Finnish rock bands. He played bass in the bands of Harri Saksala and Muska Babitzin, in Dave Lindholm's Pen Lee ensemble and in the bands of Albert Järvinen's solo career. Siirala also played on records by Freeman, Ile Kallio, Kojo and Riki Sorsa, among others.
No cause of death reported.
DENMARK
Young man found dead in Fredericia: 25-year-old died suddenly
February 25, 2023
There was no question of a criminal cause when a young man suddenly died in Fredericia on Friday. Friday evening around 20.30 the police moved out to an address on Nørrebrogade in the South-East Jutland city. A 25-year-old man was found dead. The first reports said it was a suspicious death. Security chief John Skjødt said early Saturday morning that the investigations on site have been completed. "We consider it an unexpected death. It is not suspicious, besides the fact that, of course, it is not normal for such young people to suddenly die," he says. An autopsy should now shed more light on the cause of death.
No cause of death reported.
POLAND
Boxer Alexandra Janczara is dead. She died suddenly at the age of 26
February 25, 2023
26-year-old Aleksandra Janczara died suddenly. The young woman had a promising boxing career. A year ago, she became a mother. The death of Aleksandra Janczara shook her hometown and the whole of Poland. She came from the small town of Potworów in the Masovian Voivodeship. Although she died on January 20, the date of her funeral has only now been announced. Aleksandra Janczara trained boxing in BKS Radomiak Radom club. The cause of death has not been made public.
Sudden death of the star of the Polsat program. He was only 20 years old
February 24, 2023
Stanisław Rzepka, a 20-year-old hero of Polsat's reality show "Górale", which is available on the Polsat Play platform, has died. Relatives said goodbye to the young man in moving words. Stanisław Rzepka was one of the participants of the reality show "Highlanders", which was broadcast on the Polsat Play platform. The program presented the daily life of the inhabitants of southern Polish and their culture. Rzepka gained popularity among viewers thanks to his passion, which contributed to winning the hearts of fans of the program. Unfortunately, the family of Stanisław Rzepka met with a tragedy, and an obituary appeared on the Facebook profile of one of the funeral parlours, informing about his death on February 23, 2023. It is also reported that before his death Rzepka was provided with holy sacraments. The 20-year-old's family has not yet spoken in the case, nor have the circumstances or cause of his death been disclosed.
A participant of "Kitchen Revolutions" has died. The woman died suddenly at the age of 50.
February 21, 2023
The news of the sudden death of Renata Kowalczyk, the head of the Obrochtówka Inn in Zakopane, shocked the inhabitants of the city and supporters of this famous restaurant. Kowalczyk died on February 18, aged just 50, leaving her family and friends in mourning. Her departure is a loss for the local community and for gastronomy in Poland. "Our beloved boss Renata passed away suddenly on 18.02.2023. Our hearts fell to pieces, she was a refuge of peace for us, a boss, but also a mother. Everyone who had the opportunity to meet Renata knew what a wonderful and cheerful person she was" – it was written on Facebook.
No cause of death reported.
Influencer Maja has died. She passed away suddenly at the age of 23
February 27, 2023
Tragedy in Friz's team. Marika, known as Maja, is the former girlfriend of Bartek Kubicki from the "Genzie" team created by Friz. The influencer died unexpectedly at the age of 23. Her family announced her death. The news of the sudden death of the influencer shook the world of Polish influencers. The cause of death of the young woman is currently unknown.
No cause of death reported.
Mateusz Kot is dead
February 27, 2023
Mateusz Kot, a 24-year-old footballer of Herkules Trzebusek, has died. In the past, the player represented the colors of the neighboring Plantator Nienadówka. Both clubs play at the lowest levels in Podkarpacie. The young footballer died suddenly on the night of Sunday to Monday. "It is with deep regret and sadness that we received the information that this morning our player Mateusz Kot passed away from us. We express our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones. Please pray for the soul of the deceased Mateusz," Hercules wrote on social media. The cause or circumstances of the young footballer's death were not given.
Matów bids farewell to councillor Stanisław Tatarczyk. He died suddenly on February 27
February 27, 2023
He was a councillor of the eighth term of the Commune Council in Godów, elected from district no. 15, one of the four districts in Skrzyszów. He held the councilor's mandate continuously since 2006, enjoying the great trust of the residents of Skrzyszów. He was 72. Information about the death of one of the councillors is posted on the website of the Municipal Office. The communiqué reads: "It is with great sadness and regret that we received the news of the sudden death of Stanisław Tatarczyk, councillor of the Godów Commune, Chairman of the Economic Development and Budget Committee."
No cause of death reported.
A social worker “died suddenly”:
Marek Kurnyta, former councillor of the Stary Sącz City Council, has died
February 22, 2023
On February 20, 2023, Marek Kurnyta, former councillor of the City Council in Stary Sącz (2010 – 2014), died suddenly. He was 57. All his life he worked as a social worker. Residents will remember him above all as an extremely kind and helpful man.
No cause of death reported.
A teacher “died suddenly”:
Secondary School Complex No. 1 says goodbye to the teacher. Leopold Bałdys passed away suddenly
February 25, 2023
On Friday evening, the Mechanic's Facebook profile informed about the death of the teacher. "It is with great sadness and regret that we inform you that on Friday our Catechist Teacher Leopold Bałdys died suddenly," it was written on the profile of the institution. In the comments, teachers and students say goodbye to him. Everyone unanimously emphasizes his sense of humor, cordiality and openness to others.
No age or cause of death reported.
A paramedic “died suddenly”:
Łukasz died while on duty at the emergency room. The sudden death of a 40-year-old rescuer has shaken his colleagues
February 24, 2023
The drama took place on the night of 22 to 23 February in the Multidisciplinary Provincial Hospital in Gorzów Wielkopolski. On that fateful night, 40-year-old Łukasz was the shift manager at the local emergency room, he started his shift at 20 p.m. on Wednesday. According to the local portal Gorzowianin.com, around 3 a.m., a paramedic went to rest for a while. When his friends went to pick him up some time later, the man was already dead. The prosecutor and the National Labour Inspectorate were summoned to the place. Currently, activities are being carried out to clarify the exact circumstances of the sudden death of a 40-year-old man. It is known that an autopsy was ordered. "Plunged in sadness and deeply shaken, we say goodbye to Łukasz Markowski, a paramedic of the SOR, a wise, good man, a devoted colleague and a great medic who passed away while on duty... We join in the pain of Luke's family. Please accept our deepest condolences," the Gorzów hospital said on its website. Privately, Łukasz was a football fan. He realized his passion playing in the colors of the club TS Celuloza Kostrzyn nad Odrą. The football community is also shocked by his sudden death.
Tychy. Sudden cardiac arrest in a 53-year-old. The man is dead
February 23, 2023
The incident took place on Wednesday, February 22 at around 12.20. Firefighters from Tychy got a call to al. Piłsudskiego. An LPR helicopter was supposed to land there. The patient was a 53-year-old resident of the estate who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. According to the website 112 Tychy - Tyskie Emergency Services, firefighters secured the landing site and went to the apartment where the man was being resuscitated. Unfortunately, despite resuscitation, it was not possible to save him - the 53-year-old died.
The man collapsed in the street. He could not be saved
February 25, 2023
An elderly man was driving down the street with a moped. Suddenly he fainted. Unfortunately, he could not be saved. According to preliminary findings, the 72-year-old was driving along Sportowa Street on his moped. Suddenly, he fell on the road. An ambulance was called to the scene. The man could not be saved. The doctor declared him dead. Police officers and a prosecutor also appeared on the spot. The cause of the man's death will be known after the autopsy.
CZECH REPUBLIC
Former Slavia player Martin Pěnička has died
February 26, 2023
On Saturday, February 25, 2023, former Slavist defender Martin Pěnička died at the age of 53. He played a total of 185 matches between 1990 and 1997 and lifted the championship title in the 1995/96 season. He was also part of the team that reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup this season.
No cause of death reported.
BULGARIA
The elite of the Catholic Church in Bulgaria sent Father Martin Yilek on his last journey
February 27, 2023
The Czech priest of the Order of the Salesians bequeathed to be buried in Kazanlak. "I want to serve young people in order to save their souls", Martin Yilek, diocesan priest of the Order of Salesians in Stara Zagora, dedicated his life to this desire. The Czech died suddenly at the age of 47 on February 19 this year, after almost 20 years of working in Bulgaria as a representative of his order. During his lifetime he said that in the almost 20 years he was in Bulgaria, more than 300 children had passed through the educational center of the Don Bosco Bulgaria Foundation, which he led.
No cause of death reported.
ALBANIA
Follow up: Cabin crew member died suddenly when plane landed at airport, inquest hears
February 23, 2023
A stewardess suddenly fainted and died just moments after her plane landed in London Stanstead, an inquest has heard. Greta Dyrmishi, 24, was working as cabin crew for Air Albania when she died days before Christmas. Paramedics rushed to the scene on December 21 and provided CPR, but could not save her life. Essex Coroners Court was told that Greta was travelling from the Albanian capital, Tirana, to Essex. A post-mortem found she died from sudden adult death syndrome (SADS).
SPAIN
Jerez - Flamenco singer Chiqui de Jerez dies at the age of 45
February 26, 2023
The artist Milagros de los Reyes, known professionally as Chiqui de Jerez, has died this Sunday morning at the age of 45, although for the moment the exact cause of death has not been determined, although she had been inactive for some time due to illness. Sister of Ana and Coral de los Reyes, and of El Pelé, of Navajita Plateá, Chiqui de Jerez was an artist who sang by nature, and who also did so with very festive airs, especially through tango and bulería. In addition, Chiqui de Jerez achieved significant commercial success with the release of the album 'Me lo como tó'.
No cause of death reported.
Eduardo Burguete, one of the great exponents of Spanish fitness, dies at 61
February 27, 2023
The top business manager at Precor Iberia, Eduardo Burguete, has passed away tonight at the age of 61, after almost two years of fighting lymphoma. Born in Benimàmet, Valencia, on January 4, 1962, Burguete stood out as an elite athlete in the pentathlon modality. He was the absolute individual champion of Spain in 1988 and an Olympic champion at the Los Angeles Games in 1984.
Sudden adult death syndrome. Unacceptable. Say it out loud. Mass extinction mass murder.