In memory of those who “died suddenly,” in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia, Kosovo and Bulgaria, November 28-December 5
Cartoonist Aline Kominsky-Crumb; Dutch actor Bart de Vries; German actor Tobias Langhaff, & jockey Bernd Selle; Danish singer Hugo Helmig; Slovenian actor Davor Janjić; & many more
FRANCE
Aline Kominsky-Crumb, feminist underground cartoonist, dead at 74
December 1, 2022
Aline Kominsky-Crumb, an underground feminist cartoonist whose dark, raunchy comics in the 1970s made her a heroine to women worldwide, died Wednesday. She was 74. Kominsky-Crumb died at her home in a village near Nimes, France, The Washington Post reported. The cause of death was cancer, Alexander Wood, the manager of the website that sells the cartoonist’s work, told The Associated Press. Her husband, cartoonist Robert Crumb, told the Post that she died of pancreatic cancer. “She was the hub of the wheel within her family and community,” the website wrote in announcing her death. “She had a huge amount of energy which she poured into her artwork, her daughter, her grandchildren and the meals which brought everyone together.” Kominsky-Crumb was a close collaborator of her cartoonist husband, Robert Crumb, but she had her own style of drawing. Her black-and-white cartoons depicted the sexualized counterculture through stories of women who were not glamorous. The women were self-depictions of Kominsky-Crumb, who once said, “I’m not capable of making anything up,” according to the Post.
We know she was vaxxed, from her husband's strip about their life together on opposite sides of COVID/"vaccination":
https://www.artsy.net/artwork/aline-kominsky-crumb-and-r-crumb-crumb-family-covid-expose
From R. Crumb’s website:
We're very sad to report that Aline Kominski-Crumb, cartoonist, mother and Robert's wife for almost 50 years, has passed away at the age of 74 years old. Five years ago, Aline beat her bout with colon cancer–changed her diet, stopped drinking and transformed her body with her intense yoga workouts–but quickly succumbed to pancreatic cancer in the last several months of this year. Because her father died from pancreatic cancer at an early age, Aline always feared it would claim her too, and her fears were ultimately justified.
https://www.crumbproducts.com/
Gironde: a cyclist found dead near a stream in Lanton
December 4, 2022
It was 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening when the Gironde firefighters intervened in Lanton. A 42-year-old cyclist was discovered unresponsive on Avenue Marc Delest, on the edge of a cycle path that runs along a stream. Did the victim fall into the stream? Did she succumb to drowning or collapse? The firefighters were not able to specify this Sunday morning.
Five "died suddenly" from heart attacks:
Charnois: a hunter victim of a heart attack
December 4, 2022
The emergency services intervened this Sunday at the beginning of the afternoon at the level of the hunting cabin of Charnois following a discomfort of a hunter. A 75-year-old man suffered a heart attack at the hunting cabin. Despite more than an hour of resuscitation, he was declared dead by the Fumay SMUR doctor.
https://www.radio8fm.com/infos/article/18905-Charnois_un_chasseur_victime_d_un_malaise_cardiaque
A Pau hiker dies in the mountains in Laruns
December 4, 2022
A 67-year-old man died in the mountains on Sunday December 4. Resident in Pau, he was hiking near Lake Fabrèges, in the town of Laruns, when he suffered a heart attack. The people who were with him quickly called the gendarmes. It was during his transfer to the hospital in Oloron that the victim died.
Courrières: victim of a heart attack at the cinema
December 3, 2022
The firefighters intervened at the Le Traveling cinema, this Friday evening around 10 p.m., to help a 77-year-old woman who was unwell. When help arrived, it was too late: the septuagenarian was in cardiorespiratory arrest. Despite the care provided on site by the firefighters and the Lens SMUR medical team, she could not be revived.
Armentières: victim of a heart attack, a sexagenarian dies boulevard Faidherbe
November 30, 2022
The firefighters of Armentières and the SAMU of Lille intervened this Wednesday around 9 a.m. at the intersection of boulevard Faidherbe and rue Sadi-Carnot. Indeed, a man in his sixties collapsed in cardio-respiratory arrest on the edge of the road. Despite their best efforts, paramedics were unable to revive the victim.
A man suffers a fatal heart attack in the middle of the street
November 29, 2022
A 59-year-old man died on Tuesday, November 29, in Avignon. City police discovered him on the ground. They attempted a cardiac massage until the arrival of the firefighters and the Samu who took over. In vain. The heart disease thesis is most likely.
A spectator dies during the Pro D2 match against Mont-de-Marsan
December 3, 2022
A spectator died on Friday evening, December 2, 2022, during the Vannes Rugby club match, at the Rabine stadium, in Vannes (Morbihan). The woman, aged 54 and residing in Plumergat, felt unwell on the stairs of the Honor stand, around 9 p.m. She was quickly taken care of by the stadium's rescuers, then by the SMUR doctors. Despite fifty minutes of cardiac massage, the woman unfortunately could not be revived.
No cause of death reported.
THE NETHERLANDS
Actor Bart de Vries died at the age of 57 from the consequences of a corona infection
December 6, 2022
The Dutch actor Bart de Vries died in the night from Monday to Tuesday at the age of 57. His brother, actor, writer and director Edwin de Vries has informed ANP about this. The actor was terminally ill and eventually died from the consequences of a corona infection. De Vries was often seen in the theater. For example, he played in Soldaat van Oranje - De Musical and was Lord Buckingham in De Drie Musketeers. In addition, he also directed several plays and appeared in numerous TV series. He had roles in, among others, Meiden van De Wit, Van God Los, Baantjer, and Flikken Maastricht. His last role was a voice role, when he provided the voice of the main character in the 2014 Dutch family film T.I.M.
Willy Janssen van de Wanco passed away
December 3, 2022
Today we received this sad message from Wanco DIY BV: On December 1, in the night from Thursday to Friday, 'our' Willy passed away unexpectedly at home as a result of a cardiac arrest. We are of course all deeply saddened. We lose a dear, hard-working colleague with an enormous track record at Wanco DIY BV.
No age reported.
https://nijmegen-oost.nl/uitgelicht/willy-jan-willem-van-santbergen-van-de-wanco-overleden
GERMANY
Actor Tobias Langhoff died unexpectedly on the morning of his 60th birthday
December 1, 2022
Langhoff comes from a theatrical family. His father Thomas Langhoff and his grandfather Wolfgang Langhoff both headed the Deutsches Theater in Berlin for many years. Tobias Langhoff was also on the stage there after completing his training at the Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts. Langhoff has also worked as an actor in film and television for years, e.g. on the television series Tatort. Langhoff lived in Berlin, where he died unexpectedly on the morning of his 60th birthday.
No cause of death reported.
https://kulturonline.tv/de/theater/schauspieler-tobias-langhoff-ist-tot
A journalist “died suddenly”:
ITZ board member Detlef Schönen passed away
December, 2022
Unfortunately, we have to make the sad announcement that our board member Detlef Schönen passed away unexpectedly at the age of 56. He leaves behind a wife and two daughters. Just a few weeks ago, Detlef Schönen was unanimously confirmed in his office as an assessor at the ITZ general meeting in Minden. Detlef Schönen was actively involved in the board and association of the ITZ. His many years of experience as a journalist and his extensive knowledge were a great help to us. Detlef Schönen leaves a big gap in dedicated journalism.
No cause of death reported.
https://initiative-tageszeitung.de/aktuelles/itz-vorstandsmitglied-detlef-schoenen-verstorben/
Deputy SVO Chairman Michael Stangl died completely unexpectedly
November 30, 2022
Last Monday, Michael Stangl (59) died unexpectedly, who "will be brutally missed" in the community of Odelzhausen football club, says the mayor and long-time companion Markus Trinkl. Because both were on the board of SV Odelzhausen together until 2014, the year when Trinkl was elected mayor. "He lived the club life, was always supportive, helpful and just a super committed citizen in the community," says Trinkl, who is shocked by the sudden death of Michael Stangl.
No cause of death reported.
After the death of a Bundeswehr soldier: the cause has been determined
December 2, 2022
After a Bundeswehr soldier collapsed during a course at the infantry school in Hammelburg, Lower Franconia, and later died, the autopsy result is now available: the officer died of a heart attack. The Bundeswehr officer comes from Saarland and was 33 years old. The German Army confirmed to BR24 on Tuesday that the soldier had collapsed during a course at the infantry school. "After immediate first aid by comrades, he was taken to a hospital by civilian rescue workers," said an army spokesman. The officer died there the next day. According to the public prosecutor's office, the officer collapsed "during physical exertion as part of a Bundeswehr course" at the infantry school. Before this course, the Bundeswehr soldiers were medically examined, a spokesman for the German Army said on request.
https://www.br.de/nachrichten/bayern/nach-tod-eines-bundeswehr-soldaten-ursache-steht-fest,TOr7MME
A concert canceled when a fan died in the audience:
Bielefeld man (67) dies when the Kelly family performs in Halle: the concert is canceled
December 2, 2022
The Kelly Family's "Christmas Show" had started in front of 4,500 fans at 7:10 p.m., but after just two minutes the music stopped abruptly during the first song. The six Kellys - Patricia, Kathy, Joey, John, Jimmy and Paul - had just sung the first verses of their song "One more happy Christmas" and the Christmas glitter shot from the confetti cannons had not yet completely trickled to the ground when the music stopped two minutes stopped abruptly. "Due to a medical emergency among the audience, our concert has to be interrupted," explained Patricia Kelly before the musicians withdrew. In a fraction of a second, the previously exuberant mood gave way to an eerie silence.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.westfalen-blatt.de/owl/kreis-guetersloh/halle/kelly-family-bricht-konzert-ab-2669840
Four killed in "vaxxidents":
Medical emergency at the wheel: man dies on the B194 near Abtshagen
December 3, 2022
A man died on the B 194 near Abtshagen on Thursday, December 1st. According to police, the man was the victim of a medical emergency while driving. The driver was driving on the B 194 from Steinhagen. His car came to a standstill at the entrance to Abtshagen. Two pedestrians and employees of the road maintenance department recognized the situation as an emergency and rushed to help the man. According to the police, the helpers began to successfully reanimate the victim. Meanwhile, the emergency services were notified. The 69-year-old was conscious when the rescue workers arrived, but died on the spot despite emergency medical help.
Truck driver dies after accident in Leipzig
November 30, 2022
A truck driver caused an accident in Leipzig, probably for health reasons, and died at the scene of the accident. The man went off the road on Wednesday morning and drove his vehicle into several trees, police said. The fire brigade rescued the seriously injured man from his truck and tried in vain to revive him. The police are investigating the exact cause of the accident.
Man dies in traffic accident
December 2, 2022
A 68-year-old driver died on Friday in connection with a traffic accident near Babenhausen. According to the police, the man came off the B26 at the entrance to the town and collided with a construction container. Paramedics were unable to revive him. It is now being determined whether a medical emergency was the cause of the accident.
Motorcyclist dies on highway
November 30, 2022
For reasons that are not yet known, a 51-year-old motorcyclist left the roadway on Wednesday at 11.20 a.m. between the Birkenwerder junction and the Oranienburg motorway junction in the direction of Hamburg, apparently without external influence, and fell. Despite immediate resuscitation measures, he died at the scene of the accident. An expert was called in to determine the cause of the accident.
https://www.bz-berlin.de/brandenburg/motorradfahrer-auf-der-autobahn-gestorben
Two "died suddenly" riding bikes:
Papenburg – 28-year-old died
December 1, 2022
On November 15, a 28-year-old fell into the canal on the left while riding his bicycle on the Mittelkanal road, probably due to health problems. The man died on Monday in the hospital in Papenburg.
https://nordnews.de/papenburg-28-jaehriger-verstorben/
Cyclist died after a fall - no evidence of third-party fault
December 2, 2022
A passer-by reported a lifeless cyclist in the area of the New Main Bridge on Friday morning. An emergency doctor could only determine the death of the man. The pedestrian found an unconscious man next to his bicycle at the underpass of the New Main Bridge and immediately called the emergency services. However, any help came too late for him. There is currently no evidence of outside involvement, it is assumed that the 64-year-old man fell. An autopsy ordered by the Würzburg public prosecutor's office must clarify whether the fall may be due to a medical cause.
https://www.polizei.bayern.de/aktuelles/pressemitteilungen/039855/index.html
City in the Lake District mourns – ex-mayor died
December 1, 2022
The city of Mirow mourns Norbert Pape. The former mayor of the small town of Strelitz in the Mecklenburg Lake District district suddenly died on November 25th. He was 64 years old. Norbert Pape was a founding member of the electoral community "Aktive Mirower Bürger" (AMB) and was elected mayor in the local elections in 1999. For a total of ten years, Mirower was to lead the fortunes of the city in this post. He later switched to the CDU and was also the head of the Strelitz Water Association.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.nordkurier.de/neustrelitz/ehemaliger-buergermeister-verstorben-0150541712.html
FC Anker Wismar mourns
This morning we received the sad news that Frank Düwel passed away last night. Yesterday we stood together at our general meeting and thought about what great things we can do together for the association. With Frank we not only lose a member, we lose a great person who has always supported the solidarity of the fans since the club was founded. Frank not only lived this club, but also loved it! We express our deepest condolences to Frank's family and will always remember Frank fondly! We are infinitely sad!
Düwel was 57. No cause of death reported.
https://nl-nl.facebook.com/fcankerwismar
A jockey “died suddenly”:
Zauberer's derby winning jockey Bernd Selle died
December 3, 2022
The sad news spread quickly. The sympathy was great. Numerous friends and companions were shocked by the completely unexpected death of Bernd Selle, who had been ill for several years. However, at that time no one expected his death. As we were able to find out, Selle passed away on Friday evening. A friend of Bernd Selle told us that he fell asleep peacefully. During his career, Selle won 306 races as a jockey. His last ride was on November 16, 1994. In Düsseldorf he finished fourth on Liante. Selle celebrated his greatest triumph in 1978 when he won the German Derby on the magician trained by Heinz Jentzsch.
https://galopponline.de/news/galopp-news/zauberers-derby-siegjockey-bernd-selle-verstorben
Regional sport mourns the sympathizer who died much too early
December 3, 2022
A mischievous smile on your face and always a casual saying in store. That's how the football community in Salzlandkreis knew him. As a referee, he calmed down even the hottest heads on the pitch with his dry sense of humour. But Falko Karls will no longer be able to referee games. The footballer died suddenly and unexpectedly, body and soul, on Sunday. Falko Karls was only 52 years old. Falko Karls was voted the most popular referee in the Salzland district by the clubs several times.
No cause of death reported.
Taken from life too early, like his twin brother: Quirin Gerl from Schonstett dies at the age of 31
December 2, 2022
It was with great sadness that the parish of Schonstett received the news of the sudden and completely unexpected death of Quirin Gerl. Aged just 31, he went home to his twin brother Lenzi, as the obituary so aptly said. He was about to finish his degree in social work, which he was looking forward to so much. His twin brother died 3 years ago.
A Hall innkeeper heart no longer beats
November 28, 2022
On Sunday evening around 7 p.m., employees in the pub and regular guests alerted the police and fire brigade. Because Gerrit Ellguth, who lived as a single person in an apartment above the pub in the listed half-timbered house on Rosenstraße, had signed off sick on Thursday, but then didn't hear anything from him over the Nikolausmarkt weekend and didn't respond to ringing and knocking on the door. He was found dead after firefighters forced down the door Sunday night. Gerrit Ellguth ran the beer pub on Rosenstrasse, which Erwin Keitel took over in 1987, for a total of 35 years and most recently also held the concession The great music lover furnished the pub in his very own style - with musical instruments, old records and photos reminiscent of greats from the music scene.
No age or cause of death reported.
Obituary: Edith Herzig
November 30, 2022
We mourn Edith Herzig, our chairwoman of the DGB district women's committee, who died completely unexpectedly and far too early. Edith has been part of the district women's committee since 2013, deputy chairwoman since 2019 and chairwoman of our NRW women since 2021. Her sudden death leaves a huge void. Edith was active in many committees with us and in her trade union ver.di. She always stood up for justice with a clear compass and a gift for moving things forward.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://nrw.dgb.de/archiv/++co++9e56954e-708b-11ed-b7e2-001a4a160123
AUSTRIA
Bruno Holzweber (60) died suddenly
December 3, 2022
Great dismay after the early death of Bruno Holzweber: The operator of Bierinsel & Hafenbar in Litschau died unexpectedly on November 29 at the age of 61. He opened his "Beer Island" on the town square, and eventually expanded it to include the harbor bar and attached boat rentals for Lake Herrensee. At the same time, he ran the train station restaurant in Gmünd and the Herrenseeplatzl in Litschau for a number of years.
No cause of death reported.
NORWAY
A lawyer “died suddenly”:
In memory of Dag Mjaaland
November 30, 2022
Lawyer Dag Mjaaland died suddenly and unexpectedly on 15 November 2022, writes managing partner in Wikborg Rein, Finn Bjørnstad. Dag brought with him the classic diplomat's habits and dress code, but also his broad range of knowledge and interest in society. His precise appearance and great Hemingway beard emphasized his serious and thorough approach to clients and counterparts.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://www.advokatbladet.no/nekrolog/til-minne-om-dag-mjaaland/187142
FINLAND
Economist Tuomas Pekkarinen has died
December 1, 2022
Tuomas Pekkarinen, a research professor at the State Economic Research Institute, has died. According to VATT, Pekkarinen died on Tuesday from a sudden illness. Pekkarinen was a Finnish economist. Among other things, he worked as a researcher at universities around the world. Pekkarinen had a doctorate in economics. He was 50.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.iltalehti.fi/kotimaa/a/88aa4f28-40df-4e99-b6db-f20caa8ad788
Finnish Footballer Roni Peiponen Dies at 25
December 1, 2022
Roni Peiponen was a Finnish footballer born on April 9, 1997. He started playing football at a very young age and played for HJK Helsinki as a defender. He was known for his remarkable footwork and fearless approach to claiming the ball. In November 2015, Peiponen moved from HJK to Norwegian side Molde FK on a three-and-a-half-year contract. He was later loaned to Asane from Molde FK in April 2016. In November 2017, Peiponen returned to HJK Helsinki. Unfortunately, the promising player’s career couldn’t last long as he had to retire from professional football in July 2020. The early retirement at the age of 23 came due to persistent injuries and the stress caused by them. However, Peipone returned to playing football this year. He played for Kolmo in Atletico Malmi and also played a number of other games. Roni Peiponen died on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was just 25 at the time of his sudden death. The tragic news of Peiponen’s death was announced by his former club HJK Helsinki a day later on December 1st. The news was later confirmed by his family members to the local news outlets. The football world is currently mourning the death of the young player who went away too soon. Tributes have emerged online for the man who once graced the green fields.
No cause of death reported.
https://bareillycollege.org/roni-peiponen/
DENMARK
Hugo Helmig is dead. The 24-year-old never woke up
December 2, 2022
The just 24-year-old singer from Denmark Hugo Helmig has died. His father, who is also a well-known singer in Denmark, conveyed the sad news today. The young, likeable artist, whose super hits (e.g. Please Don't Lie) were also played on radio SAW, passed away on November 23, 2022. His father has now posted on Instagram. Here is the whole text translated: “On the last evening of your much too short life, the two of us sat together on the couch in your apartment. We ate and watched Notting Hill and we talked and talked. You were so full of hopes, dreams and plans for the future. I stayed with you all night and while you slept your little heart gave out. And now you are suddenly no longer ‘here’ but live on in a place ‘deep in my heart’ where I will carry you with tenderness, pride and unconditional love for the rest of my life. I am so infinitely grateful for every single second I got with you. Forever – dad.”
No cause of death reported.
https://www.radiosaw.de/hugo-helmig-ist-tot
SPAIN
Tragic accident in Lanzarote: dies after suffering a heart attack while riding a bicycle
November 29, 2022
A cyclist died this Tuesday after suffering a fall while riding on the Asomada highway, in the municipality of Tías, in Lanzarote, the Emergency and Security Coordination Center of the Government of the Canary Islands has reported in a statement. The personnel of the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) who went to the scene of the event confirmed that the affected person was in cardiorespiratory arrest and began basic and advanced resuscitation maneuvers without result. The Emergency Coordination Center was alerted to the fall at 2:49 p.m., which is why it activated a medicalized ambulance and another for basic life support from the SUC, as well as members of the Local Police and the Civil Guard.
No age reported.
https://diariodeavisos.elespanol.com/canariasenred/accidente-en-lanzarote/
SLOVENIA
Actor Davor Janjić passed away
November 29, 2022
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Davor Janjić, one of the great Yugoslav actors, died at the age of 54 in Belgrade. He will be remembered for a series of brilliant roles, among which stand out the roles in the films "Charuga" by Rajko Grlić and "Ovo malo duše" by Ademir Kenović, where he played Nihad Halilović. According to information from Avaz, Janjić died last night in Belgrade at the Military Medical Academy. As his friend Ahmed Burić told the "Avaza" portal, Davor had been breathing hard for several days, he had suffocation. However, it is not yet known what exactly caused his death. "It is not known whether it was an embolism, whether he had contracted the coronavirus in the meantime... He simply could not breathe," said Burić. From Burić's statement, we conclude that there is a possibility that the actor died of some sort of pulmonary embolism, but the corona has not been eliminated as a cause either.
CROATIA
Retired Croatian Army General Pavao Miljavac dies
December 6, 2022
Zagreb - Retired Croatian Army General and former Defence Minister Pavao Miljavac died suddenly last night, the Croatian Generals Association (HGZ) said on Tuesday morning. He was 69. Miljavac served as HGZ President for two terms and was later elected Honorary President of the association. During the 1991-1995 Homeland War, he held several positions in the Croatian Armed Forces, including as Assistant and Deputy Chief of the General Staff. In 1996, he was promoted to the rank of General and appointed Chief of the General Staff of the Croatian Armed Forces, in which position he remained until 1998. From 14 October 1998 to 27 January 2000, Miljavac served as Defence Minister in the government of Prime Minister Zlatko Matesa. After the parliamentary election in 2000, he entered Parliament as a member of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ). He then left the HDZ and joined the newly-formed Democratic Centre. Eventually he returned to the HDZ and became involved in veteran-related issues.
No cause of death reported.
KOSOVO
Young footballer Erion Kajtazi (17) died on the pitch of a heart attack
December 3, 2022
A 17-year-old footballer for FC Trepca, Erion Kajtazi, died on the pitch as a result of a heart attack. The news was reported by Kosovo media, stating that the young Trepca team was playing a match against the A&N team from Prizren today at the time of the tragedy. The young player collapsed on the pitch at the end of the first half, and the doctors unfortunately could not do anything more and confirmed death from the effects of a heart attack. "We planned to make a transfer to Europe in the near future, but this day we say goodbye to you physically, but not emotionally and spiritually. Eri, you will forever remain in our thoughts and memories," fk Trepča said.
BULGARIA
Sudden death of Karlos Nasar's trainer
December 2, 2022
Belmeken - The trainer of weightlifting world champion Karlos Nasar - Iliyan Iliev - has died suddenly at the age of 57. The suspected reason for his death was a heart attack, as written by plevenpress.com. Early this morning Karlos Nasar called his coach to ask him to join him at Belmeken Sports Base, where the weightlifter is at camp. Iliev heads in that direction but gets confused and asks Nasar to take him. Nasar goes in his personal car, but when he approached, he saw that his coach had got out of the car and fallen on the road.
Heart attacks. Heart attacks. And more heart attacks. Unbelievable.
What a shame. Can't imagine being the parent of a young adult and finding out they are dead.
Anthony Fauci, if you see this, put another notch on your belt. You earned it.