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In memory of those who “died suddenly,” in India, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand, November 28-December 5

Indian actor Kochu Preman, film producer Jaison Joseph, Toyota exec Vikram S. Kirloskar & Congress leader Bharat Jodo Yatra; Australian barrister Sandy Dawson; NZ rocker Hamish Kilgour; & more

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INDIA

Malayalam film actor Kochu Preman passes away

December 3, 2022

Kochu Preman

Thiruvananthapuram - Malayalam film and television actor K S Premkumar, better known as Kochu Preman, passed away here on Saturday. He was 68. The actor, who was undergoing treatment for breathing difficulties, passed away at a private hospital here.

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No cause of death reported.

https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2022/12/03/malayalam-fim-actor-kochu-preman-passes-away.amp.html

Film producer Jaison Joseph found dead in apartment in Kerala

December 5, 2022

Film producer Jaison Joseph found dead in apartment in Kerala

Kochi: Film producer Jaison Joseph was found dead in his apartment near Panampilly Nagar here on Monday, police said. He was 44. The residents association members in the apartment complex informed the police about the death. "We were informed about the incident in the evening. The body has been shifted to a nearby hospital and the cause of death will be ascertained after the post-mortem," police said.

https://tinyurl.com/2s43nday

Face of Toyota in India, Vikram Shreekant Kirloskar is no more

November 30, 2022

Vikram Kirloskar

Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motors Ltd (TKML), 64-year-old Vikram S. Kirloskar a fourth-generation scion of the storied 134-year-old Kirloskar Group has died due to a massive heart attack in Bengaluru.  An avid golfer and tennis player he was also a swimming enthusiast and is survived by his wife Geetanjali and daughter Manasi, apart from a grandchild.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/face-of-toyota-in-india-vikram-shreekant-kirloskar-is-no-more/article66203574.ece

Bharat Jodo Yatra: Another Congress leader died of heart attack, Rahul Gandhi expressed grief

December 3, 2022

Rajgarh - A bad news has emerged from Congress's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'. Another Congress leader involved in the yatra died of a heart attack. The name of the deceased is being told as Mangilal Shah, 55. The deceased Mangilal Shah was a resident of Zirapur in Madhya Pradesh. Rahul Gandhi has also condoled the death of Mangilal. Let us tell you that today i.e. on December 3, the Bharat Jodo Yatra was held in Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh. Jirapur resident Congress leader Mangilal Shah had reached Agar Malwa in his vehicle to join the yatra. Here he got a heart attack. Due to a heart attack, he was rushed to the district hospital in Susner, where the doctors declared him brought dead. The body of the deceased was sent home. The deceased Kshnakant Pandey was the general secretary of the Congress Seva Dal. All the Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi expressed grief over his death.

https://www.amarujala.com/madhya-pradesh/bhopal/another-congress-leader-dies-of-heart-attack-in-bharat-jodo-yatra

Three students “died suddenly”:

IIIT student dies of heart attack

December 6, 2022

Vijayawada - A 20-year-old engineering student of IIIT-Idupalapaya died of a heart attack on Monday. The deceased was identified V Sai Shankar, a final-year engineering student of IIIT-Idupalapaya in Kadapa district. He suffered a heart attack while he was returning to the hostel after a workout with his friends. He died while being shifted to a private hospital in Kadapa.

https://tinyurl.com/2vmbwdp7

Kerala student dies during swimming contest at Bengaluru school

December 1, 2022

A class 12 student from Kerala died mysteriously during a swimming competition at a private school in Bengaluru on Tuesday, police said. Roushan Rasheed had just come out of the pool after taking part in the contest when he collapsed all of a sudden and died.

No age or cause of death reported.

https://www.deccanherald.com/city/kerala-student-dies-during-swimming-contest-at-bengaluru-school-1167278.html

Intermediate student dies of cardiac arrest

November 30, 2022

Pothugal - An intermediate student died of cardiac arrest in Telangana’s Rajanna Sircilla district on Tuesday night. The student has been identified as 18-year-old Balakrishna, a resident of Pothugal, Mustabad. He was studying intermediate in a private college. He complained of chest pain after which his family members rushed him to the hospital. Later he was shifted to another hospital for better treatment where he died of another massive heart attack.

https://munsifdaily.com/news/regional-news/telangana-news/intermediate-student-dies-of-cardiac-arrest/

A teacher “died suddenly”:

23-year-old UP teacher dies of heart attack while offering prayers at school

December 5, 2022

Bareilly - A 23-year-old man working as a teacher at a school in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly died of a heart attack while offering prayers on Saturday. The incident happened at a prayer meet at JK School Academy in Subhash Nagar area under Shahi police station limits, triggering panic. Moments before Govind suffered a cardiac arrest, he was busy gathering the children on the ground and then he started praying. But all of a sudden, his health deteriorated and he collapsed, following which he was rushed to a nearby private hospital. Seeing his health worsening, the doctors at the hospital referred him to a medical college but he could not be saved.

https://tinyurl.com/mrxwp6bd

On Camera: Man praying at Sai Baba's feet in a temple in MP's Katni passes away due to heart attack; video goes viral

December 4, 2022

Katni - A surprising case has come to light from Madhya Pradesh's Katni district. A young man who went to visit Sai Baba temple here died while praying. The man bowed his head in front of Sai Baba in the temple but did not get up again. A video of this entire incident has gone viral on the internet. In the video it can be seen that the devotee had gone to the temple of Baba and was praying at his feet. When the young man remained in the posture of bowing his head for a long time, the priest of the temple reached out to him, shook him and looked at him. Visuals showed other devotees coming near him to check about his health. There was no movement in the body as seen in the visuals. This entire incident has been captured in the CCTV installed in the temple. The cause of death is being told to be a heart attack.

No age reported.

https://tinyurl.com/2p4ywkz4

Bride Dies Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest During Garland Exchange In Lucknow: 10 Warning Symptoms To Know

December 4, 2022

Malihabad - In yet another incident of death due to cardiac arrest in India, a bride who was in her early 20s collapsed during the garland exchange ceremony on the stage and died. According to the initial reports, the woman died after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. The incident took place in Bhadwana village of Malihabad on the outskirts of Lucknow on Saturday evening. Speaking to the media, the SHO of the area said that the bride reached the stage and garlanded the groom. However, within seconds later the bride fell to the ground and collapsed. The guests and family members immediately took her to the hospital, where they referred her to the Trauma Center but she died on the way.

https://tinyurl.com/4jhtmydh

Jillu Yadav who fought Ajmal Kasab on 26/11 dies of heart attack

December 1, 2022

Cholapur - RPF sub-inspector Jillu Yadav (65 years), who took a direct fight with terrorists Ajmal Kasab and Abu Ismail in the 26/11 Mumbai attack in 2008, died in Varanasi on Wednesday. After retirement Jillu Yadav lived with his family in his native village Cholapur in Varanasi. Family members said that he had suffered a heart attack on Wednesday, due to which he died.

https://news24online.com/cities/jillu-yadav-who-fought-ajmal-kasab-on-26-11-dies-of-heart-attack/66351/

Three killed in a 'vaxxident':

Driver dies of heart attack, bus rams into vehicles killing 2 in MP (Video)

December 3, 2022

Madhya Pradesh - A city bus ran into several vehicles after its driver died of a sudden heart attack in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur on Thursday. In a video of the incident, caught on camera at a traffic signal, the bus can be seen colliding with other vehicles, leading to two deaths and injury to several others. According to eyewitnesses, the city bus was passing through the Gohalpur police station area when it abruptly deviated from its path and collided with nearby vehicles, running over motorbikes, before coming to a halt.

https://tinyurl.com/5afw86y9

CHINA

A 58-year-old man was sent to the hospital in a coma during a match in the Ho Man Tin Softball Association

December 3, 2022

Ho Man Tin - Today (4th) at around 9:00 a.m., at the Hong Kong Softball Association on Tin Kwong Road, Ho Man Tin, the police received a report that a 58-year-old man fainted during a softball match. An ambulance arrived and sent the male victim to Kwong Wah Hospital. A friend of his said at the scene that there was a league match between Japanese teams at 9 o'clock this morning. Huang is a local and was invited to participate in the competition. Huang's wife also came to join him. When the game was in the second game, he suddenly fainted on the ground. A friend said that there was no collision at the time, and someone who knew first aid immediately gave him first aid for cardiac arrest. The friend continued that the deceased graduated from the University of Hong Kong and played softball during his school days. After the accident, everyone was very sad, and the association immediately canceled the remaining matches.

https://tinyurl.com/2kvc4vy4

TAIWAN

Yunlin Criminal Investigation Bureau deputy chief dies suddenly in south Taiwan

December 4, 2022

Taipei - The Deputy Chief of the Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Yunlin County, Lin Chen-shun (林振順), died early Sunday (Dec. 4) morning after he slipped and fell in a restroom at a convenience store in Douliu City. Lin reportedly slipped and fell while entering a bathroom stall. He was found by his friend, who immediately called for help. Lin reportedly lost vital signs on route to the Yunlin branch of National Taiwan University Hospital, and was declared dead upon arrival, shortly after midnight. The 47-year-old Lin met with his friend sometime after 11:00 p.m. at the convenience store for drinks, and was not on duty when the incident occurred, reports UDN. News of the officer’s sudden death shocked his family and colleagues.

No cause of death reported.

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4739952

VIETNAM

Two students “died suddenly”:

A 12th grade male student in Binh Dinh died suddenly while participating in the 200 meter race

December 4, 2022

Binh Dinh - On the morning of December 4, Mr. Dao Duc Tuan – Director of Binh Dinh Department of Education and Training – confirmed that a student of Phu Cat High School No. 3 (Cat Hung commune, Phu Cat district) died during a running test. School held on 11/27. That’s LAT, a student in class 12A1 from Phu Cat 3 High School. T. is a member of the school’s athletic talent team in running. “After the incident, we contacted Binh Dinh Provincial General Hospital for active support, but T. died before reaching the hospital. The school has coordinated with the police and district agencies. Phu Cat takes steps to handle the case according to regulations,” Mr. Tuan said. The previous times, the LAT was running normally. This time, T. participated in the 200m race, but only ran about 170m when he encountered a problem. Immediately after the incident, the school’s medical staff promptly gave first aid, transferred to the dispensary and then transferred directly to Binh Dinh Provincial General Hospital for emergency treatment, but the child did not survive. “According to an external autopsy, the doctor’s preliminary conclusion was that T. was not affected by external forces. The likely cause of death was related to cardiovascular problems but was not detected early,” he said.

No age reported.

https://tinyurl.com/3krde3ud

5-year-old boy suddenly died at school

November 29, 2022

Binh Ding - On the evening of November 29, Mr. Mai Van Len, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Tang Bat Ho town (Hoai An district, Binh Dinh province), confirmed that a 5-year-old child (in Tang Bat Ho town, Binh Dinh province), student at Tang Bat Ho Kindergarten, died. According to initial information, around 11:25 a.m. on November 29, after eating at school, A. was sent to bed by the teachers as usual. After that, the teacher went to check and found that the other children were asleep, but A. refused to sleep and had many unusual signs of health. Right after that, A. was taken to Hoai An District Health Center by his teachers for emergency treatment, and at the same time called to notify his family. However, grandson A. died. According to the leader of Hoai An District Health Center, A. was brought to the center at more than 12 noon on the same day but died before arriving.

No cause of death reported.

https://vietnam.postsen.com/local/183067/5-year-old-boy-suddenly-died-at-school.html

5-year-olds have been eligible for 'vaccination' in Vietnam since April 2022:

https://vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-kick-starts-covid-19-vaccination-campaign-for-kids-aged-5-12-2009076.html

AUSTRALIA

A lawyer “died suddenly”:

Renowned Sydney barrister Sandy Dawson SC dies aged 50

November 28, 2022

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Renowned Sydney barrister Alexander "Sandy" Dawson SC has died aged 50. He had brain cancer. Mr Dawson was one of Australia's leading defamation lawyers, and represented several media outlets — including the ABC — during a distinguished career. NSW Bar Association president Gabrielle Bashir SC announced Mr Dawson's death in a statement to members this morning. "Sandy passed away peacefully surrounded by his family," she said. Posting on social media, NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard said Mr Dawson died "far too young", and he praised his intellect and humour.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-28/sandy-dawson-barrister-dies-age-50-from-cancer/101707852

Fully vaccinated mother-of-two dies in her sleep just HOURS after testing positive to Covid - with her only symptoms being a runny nose and sore throat

December 3, 2022

Sydney healthcare worker Melanie Leffler, 39, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on November 19 after a positive rapid test - she only had a runny nose and a sore throat

Newcastle - A beloved mother-of-two, who'd had four Covid vaccinations, died just hours after testing positive to the virus. Sydney healthcare worker Melanie Leffler, 39, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on November 19. She had tested positive on a rapid test that day, with her husband Mick saying she only had 'a running nose and a slightly sore throat'. Her brother Kris Leffler said the family has yet to receive the coroner's report but believes her sudden death may be due to complications with her heart. Inflammation of the heart muscle and the tissue surrounding the heart, known as myocarditis and pericarditis, can in rare cases be caused by Covid vaccines, but is also a result of the virus itself.

https://tinyurl.com/3p3pxu8b

NEW ZEALAND

NZ musician Hamish Kilgour found dead

December 5, 2022

NZ musician Hamish Kilgour found dead

New Zealand musician and 'Dunedin sound' icon Hamish Kilgour has been found dead after being missing since November 27. Kilgour co-founded band The Clean in 1978, and was last seen at Palms Shopping Mall in Christchurch. The Otago Daily Times reported a police spokeswoman confirmed he had been found dead. Police confirmed to Newshub the matter had been referred to the Coroner. The Clean were inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame in 2017. Hamish Kilgour joked at the time he'd rather have been inducted to the "Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in America, because I think that one comes with some cash".

No age or cause of death reported.

https://tinyurl.com/3upfcj5s

Paul Raymond Holcombe, 61

December 1, 2022

Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui- Of Levin, formerly North Shore, suddenly on 29 November 2022, aged 61 years young.

No cause of death reported.

https://deaths.dompost.co.nz/nz/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/name/barry-hibbert-obituary?pid=203311431

Patrick Joseph Burke

December 3, 2022

Richmond, Tasman- Died suddenly on November 30, 2022, in Nelson Hospital. We will sorely miss his cheeky smile. Slainte, Pat!

No age or cause of death reported.

https://deaths.dompost.co.nz/nz/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/name/patrick-burke-obituary?pid=203339803

Nonie Helena Hyde, 57

December 3, 2022

Wellington - Suddenly on 25 October 2022 in London, aged 57. Treasured friend of many.

No cause of death reported.

https://deaths.dompost.co.nz/nz/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/name/nonie-hyde-obituary?pid=203329361

John Patrick Troy, 70

December 3, 2022

Upper Hutt, Wellington - On December 1, 2022; Suddenly at home in Upper Hutt; Aged 70 years.

No cause of death reported.

https://deaths.dompost.co.nz/nz/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/name/john-troy-obituary?pid=203339751

Julian Peter Nunns, 52

November 29, 2022

Wellington, Wellington - Passed away suddenly on 24 November 2022.

No cause of death reported.

https://deaths.dompost.co.nz/nz/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/name/julian-nunns-obituary?pid=203300587

Hoani Manu Hiwaru Paku, 75

November 29, 2022

Masterton - On November 28th, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by whānau, after a short illness. "Gone but not forgotten, forever in our hearts”

No cause of death reported.

https://deaths.dompost.co.nz/nz/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/name/hoani-paku-obituary?pid=203300562

Gail Margaret Cocklin

December 3, 2022

Invercargill, Southland - On November 29, 2022, after a short illness at Southland Hospital.

No age or cause of death reported.

https://deaths.southlandtimes.co.nz/nz/obituaries/southland-times-nz/name/gail-cocklin-obituary?pid=203339785

Gavin William Charles Brown, 62

December 3, 2022

Matamata, Waikato - Died suddenly at Waikato Hospital. Gav will be dearly missed and has gone far too early. We know he will leave a big gap in the community and in our lives.

No cause of death reported.

https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/waikato-times-nz/name/gavin-brown-obituary?pid=203320981

Colin Raymond Cave

December 3, 2022

Waikato - On Monday 28 November 2022 (suddenly). Dearly missed and loved always and forever.

No age or cause of death reported.

https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/waikato-times-nz/name/colin-cave-obituary?pid=203339731

Simon Alexander Harnett, 54

December 3, 2022

Auckland - Taken suddenly on November 21, 2022. Was loved and respected by everyone who knew him.

No cause of death reported.

https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/timaru-herald-nz/name/simon-harnett-obituary?pid=203339741

Kim Vroegrijk

December 3, 2022

Christchurch, Canterbury - On November 26, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness.

No age or cause of death reported.

https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/the-press-nz/name/kim-vroegrijk-obituary?pid=203339787

Michael Joseph Lewis, 74

December 1, 2022

Kaiapoi, Canterbury - Peacefully passed away following a short illness on Monday, November 28, 2022, aged 74 years.

No cause of death reported.

https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/the-press-nz/name/michael-lewis-obituary?pid=203311529

Huhi Pire Rauhihi, 70

December 1, 2022

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty - Passed away suddenly at home on 28th November 2022, aged 70.

No cause of death reported.

https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/manawatu-standard-nz/name/huhi-rauhihi-obituary?pid=203320983

Thomas Tuwhatai Robinson, 70

December 1, 2022

Hawera, Taranaki - Passed away suddenly on Saturday 26th November 2022, in his 70th year. 'Gone too soon’

No cause of death reported.

https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/taranaki-daily-news-nz/name/thomas-robinson-obituary?pid=203300569

Bruce Nicolson Challis

November 30, 2022

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty - Suddenly at home on November 28, 2022.

No age or cause of death reported.

https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/waikato-times-nz/name/bruce-challis-obituary?pid=203311264

Richard John Penrose, 67

November 29, 2022

Hokitika, West Coast - On November 27, 2022 (suddenly), aged 67 years. Richard will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

No cause of death reported.

https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/the-press-nz/name/richard-penrose-obituary?pid=203300572

Gloria Hinemoa Bruhn, 53

November 29, 2022

Greymouth, Westcoast - Passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her loving family in Greymouth, on November 27, 2022, aged 53.

No cause of death reported.

https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/the-press-nz/name/gloria-bruhn-obituary?pid=203300567

Joyce Alayne Hamilton

December 5, 2022

Manawatu-Wanganui - Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital. Loved and missed by all her family and friends.

No age or cause of death reported.

https://deaths.stuff.co.nz/nz/obituaries/manawatu-standard-nz/name/joyce-hamilton-obituary?pid=203352230

Barry Daniel Hibbert, 69

November 30, 2022

Otaki, Kapiti Coast - Died suddenly on the Kapiti Coast, aged 69 years.

No cause of death reported

https://deaths.dompost.co.nz/nz/obituaries/dominion-post-nz/name/barry-hibbert-obituary?pid=203311431

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In memory of those who “died suddenly,” in India, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand, November 28-December 5

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Erik Turner
Dec 9, 2022

Possible "vaxxident"? One of the many articles I read mentioned that the driver that crashed into the store looked to be unconscious (I can't seem to find that article).

https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/phantom-fireworks-fire-photos-videos-show-explosion-at-west-melbourne-fireworks-store

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Dec 10, 2022

Good grief!

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