In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Nigeria, Israel, Ukraine and Russia, August 14-August 21, 2023
In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Nigeria, Israel, Ukraine and Russia, August 14-August 21, 2023
Nigerian musician Wizkid’s mother; Ukrainian journo/artist Oleh Soroka; Russian hockey pro Rodion Amirov, historian Oleh Soroka, scientist Alexander Rulev, diving champ Vladimir Timoshinin; & more
NIGERIA
Mother to International Afrobeats Star Wizkid Unexpectedly Dies
August 19, 2023
The mother to the popular Nigerian Afrobeats musician Wizkid, Jane Dolapo Balogun, has died, reports have confirmed. The singer’s manager, Sunday Aare, confirmed the news to BusinessDay shortly after her passing. Her cause of death has not been released to the public. In 2014, the Essence artist penned a heartfelt song for his mother called Joy. In the lyrics, he sings: "Mama had me / She was definitely smiling / Finally a boy / She was very very happy / She prayed for those with the love of her life eh / She called me grace / She called me blessing / She looked into my eyes / Called me love of her life / I wish I could go back and feel what she felt / But she goes on her knees / And tell God what she felt eh \"
No age or cause of death reported.
ISRAEL
“Our Son Shalom Ber Lived a Life of Light”
August 14, 2023
“Shalom Ber lived his life with a purpose and mission to light up Hashem’s world, we have no doubt that he fulfilled his mission during his short years.” The parents of Shalom Dovber Markel write about their 4-year-old son who tragically passed away last week. Born in the holy city of Jerusalem, on the 28th day of the Hebrew month of Cheshvan 5778 (November 6, 2018), Shalom Dovber Markel was always recognized as a special child. Shalom Ber, as he was called, was named for the 5th Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Shalom Dovber of Lubavitch whose birth date was just a few days prior, on the 20th of Cheshvan. The four-year-old boy strongly identified with his holy namesake and, in his short life, strived to emulate him.
No cause of death reported.
UKRAINE
Ternopil journalist and artist Oleh Soroka died suddenly
August 18, 2023
Ternopil - Suddenly, the Ternopil artist, artist, journalist Oleh Soroka died. This was announced on Facebook by his wife Natalia Soroka. "Suddenly... Unfinished paintings... Many plans and unspoken words... From Monday I had to go on vacation... Today, a beloved husband, loving father, brother and friend Oleg Soroka has passed away. Eternal memory!" – stated in the message.
No age or cause of death reported.
A first responder “died suddenly”:
Yuriy Myhal died suddenly: the staff of the Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Lviv region is in mourning
August 18, 2023
Lviv - On Thursday, August 17, the heart of Yurii Sergeevich suddenly stopped beating - master-sergeant of the civil protection service, excavator driver of the engineering department of the emergency rescue unit of the special purpose rescue squad of the Main Department of the SES of Ukraine in Lviv region. This was reported on the page of the State Emergency Service in Lviv region.
No age or cause of death reported.
Oleksandr Nosovets, 38
August 15, 2023
We regret to announce that Oleksandr Nosovets passed away on August 10, 2023 at Portage District Hospital at the age of 38 years. Oleksandr arrived in Canada with his fiancée Olga in November 2022. Together they made this decision when the full scale war in Ukraine started. In Portage la Prairie he worked at Hi-Tek Industries Inc., being the paintline employee.
No cause of death reported.
RUSSIA
A pro hockey player “died suddenly” (brain tumor):
Rodion Amirov, 21
August 14, 2023
Rodion Amirov, a Russian professional hockey player and Toronto Maple Leafs forward prospect, has died from a brain tumor at age 21. Rodion played with Salavat Yulaev Ufa in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), and was the Toronto Maple Leafs’ No. 15 pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. During the 2021-22 KHL season, he played 10 games for Salavat Yulaev Ufa before sustaining an injury. While recovering, he developed unrelated symptoms, which led to a discovery of a brain tumor. “The entire Maple Leafs organization is devastated by this tragic loss," Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan said. "Over the duration of his courageous battle, Rodion's positivity inspired everyone around him, and he made lasting impressions with our team and fans in his brief visits to Toronto. It's incredibly sad to see a young man with so much promise taken from us so soon. We offer our deepest condolences to Rodion's family and friends as we mourn this loss together."
An historian “died suddenly”:
The famous Tula writer and historian Mikhail Mayorov died suddenly
August 19, 2023
Tula - The famous Tula writer and historian Mikhail Mayorov died, he passed away at the age of 55. The cause of the writer's death is currently unknown. Mikhail Vladimirovich Mayorov is a well-known literary critic, Decembrist scholar, necropolist, local historian, poet, guide and lecturer throughout Russia. Coordinator of the Bunin Society of Russia in the Tula region. Author of many encyclopedias and dictionaries.
No cause of death reported.
A scientist “died suddenly”:
Famous scientist and academician Alexander Rulev died in Volgograd
August 21, 2023
Volgograd - Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Doctor of Agricultural Sciences Alexander Rulev passed away last Friday, August 18. He died suddenly in Volgograd at the age of 68. Later, for more than 30 years, he worked at the All-Russian Research Institute of Agroforestry in various positions. In December last year, Alexander Rulev was appointed chief researcher of the Department of Agriculture and Agroecology of the All-Russian Research Institute of Irrigated Agriculture, the press service of the institution reported.
No cause of death reported.
Two-time world vice-champion in basketball Babkov died at the age of 57
August 21, 2023
Moscow - The general director of the basketball club "Novosibirsk" has died at the age of 56. This was reported by the press service of the club. "Basketball club" Novosibirsk "with deep regret announces the untimely death of the General Director of the club, Honored Master of Sports of Russia Babkov Sergey Anatolyevich," the message says. Babkov, as part of the Russian national team, twice became the silver medalist of the World Championships, once - the silver and bronze medalists of the European Championships. Together with Lokomotiv he won the USSR championship. Babkov stood at the origins of the creation of "Novosibirsk" in 2011. The club with the CEO Bobkov won the championship and the Russian Cup in the 2014/15 season.
No cause of death reported.
A diving champ “died suddenly”:
Died: two-time European champion in diving Vladimir Timoshinin
August 15, 2023
Two-time European diving champion Vladimir Timoshinin has died at the age of 54. This was announced by the Russian Diving Federation (RFDI). “Vladimir Timoshinin passed away suddenly. We express our sincere condolences to the family, friends, colleagues of Vladimir Aleksandrovich,” the organization said in a statement. Timoshinin won gold at the 1991 and 1995 European Championships on the 10m platform. Also on his account is the bronze of the 1994 World Championship in this discipline. Timoshinin's daughter, Yulia, also performs in diving, she won the European championship three times.
No cause of death reported.
A lawyer “died suddenly”:
In Kazan, Senior Counselor of Justice Andrei Kropotov died suddenly
August 17, 2023
Kazan - Today, at the age of 58, the deputy head of the criminal judicial department of the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Tatarstan - the head of the department for ensuring the participation of prosecutors in the cassation stage of criminal proceedings, senior adviser of justice Andrei Germanovich Kropotov suddenly passed away, the prosecutor's office of Tatarstan reports.
No cause of death reported.
A first responder “died suddenly”:
In Bryansk, Pavel Yakushev, a 31-year-old employee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, died suddenly
August 21, 2023
Bryansk - Bryansk residents were informed about the death of an employee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Pavel Yakushev. In Bryansk, 31-year-old head of the fire and rescue unit Pavel Yakushev died suddenly. The tragic news was reported in the press service of the regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
No cause of death reported.
The husband of world boxing champion Natalia Ragozina died at the age of 58
August 16, 2023
World boxing champion Natalia Ragozina lost her husband, who died suddenly in hospital at the age of 57. According to teleprogramma.pro, it happened in early July. Friends and acquaintances of the athlete claim that the man's kidneys failed. However, according to them, Vadim never complained about his health and took care of himself.
A passenger died at Vnukovo airport
August 17, 2023
Vnukovo - The passenger died suddenly on Wednesday evening at Vnukovo airport. As it became known to MK, the incident occurred in the departure area, at the counter for passengers with limited mobility, at about 22.30. The deceased was 47 years old. The cause of death is under investigation.
Sergei Sergeevich Kleukh
August 21, 2023
Beloresk, Republic of Bashkortostan - Sergei Sergeevich Kleukh died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.
Alexander Alekseevich Shkunov, 56
August 20, 2023
Zavolzhe - On 18.08.23 beloved husband, son, brother and friend Alexander Alekseevich Shkunov born 17/12/1966 [56], suddenly died.
No cause of death reported.
Sergei Yuryevich Varennikov
August 20, 2023
Beloresk, Republic of Bashkortostan - Sergei Yuryevich Varennikov died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.
Nina Sergeevna Rozhkova
August 19, 2023
Osa, Perm region - Today, August 19, Nina Sergeevna Rozhkova died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.