In memory of those who 'died suddenly,' in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Jamaica, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile, August 29-September 5
Salvadoran TV presenter Marián Manzano; Jamaican video director Lumba; runners died mid-race in Guatemala and Colombia, while a Pervian soccer player died mid-game; and all too many more
MEXICO
Nine “died suddenly” from heart attacks:
Woman dies of cardiac arrest before reaching hospital
September 2, 2022
A 67-year-old woman went into cardiac arrest inside a gray Chevrolet Captiva pickup while she was being transported to the hospital. The woman began to feel bad at the intersection of 28th and 2nd April streets in the Guadalupe neighborhood, so they pulled over and called an ambulance. Red Cross paramedics arrived at the scene and gave her the first aid, but she no longer showed vital signs. Municipal Police officers arrived at the scene, and requested the support of ministerial agents.
He went out to exercise and died of a heart attack
September 4, 2022
A man died while exercising inside the facilities of the Deportiva José María Truchuelo located in the Lomas de Casa Blanca neighborhood, after he allegedly suffered a heart attack. It was this Sunday morning when the approximately 45-year-old person was walking in the aforementioned Deportiva. According to some witnesses, at the moment the man fainted, so several came to help him and try to revive him, while others asked the 911 emergency number and security personnel for help. Minutes later paramedics arrived who tried to revive the man, who allegedly suffered a heart attack, however by that time he no longer showed vital signs. Due to these facts, the State Attorney General's Office was informed, who carried out the corresponding procedures and gathered the body, under a cordon of municipal police officers who arrived as first responders to find out what had happened.
He died of a heart attack outside Plaza la Sierra
September 5, 2022
Elements of the Municipal Police attended the scene of the events, who requested medical attention for the person since he had suffered a heart attack. Paramedics came to provide the required care. However, upon his arrival, the person no longer showed vital signs. Elements of the Prosecutor's Office took charge of taking note of the fact. It transpired that the deceased man had a clinical history. His body was released so that funeral services would take care of his transfer.
No age reported.
http://www.tiempo.com.mx/noticia/fallecio_por_infarto_afuera_de_plaza_la_sierra/
Help does not arrive, dies of heart attack
September 3, 2022
On the outskirts of the Urban Elementary School “Lic. Pablo García ”, a person lost his life when he went to look for his grandson. No help came from the paramedics. Around 1:10 p.m. yesterday, the older adult was outside the school located in Fovissste "Pablo García" and began to feel bad, so he sat himself down under an ornamental tree, while parents called the 911 to request the intervention of the Red Cross or the Emergency Medical Care System (SAMU). The minutes passed and the man's health condition worsened, before after 40 minutes the Rescue personnel of the Ministry of Protection and Citizen Security (SPSC) appeared. Despite the fact that a neighbor tried to help him, the rescuers confirmed his death. "The man was able to be saved, but he never had the assistance of the Red Cross or SAMU," the citizens claimed.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://tribunacampeche.com/portada/2022/09/03/no-llega-la-ayuda-muere-de-infarto/
Two people die from a heart attack on public roads in La Paz
September 2, 2022
La Paz, Baja California Sur - During this Wednesday, two people over 60 years of age lost their lives after suffering a heart attack in different parts of the city, which generated the mobilization of emergency services and security. The first of them was recorded in the streets of San Benito between Santa Rosa and San Gregorio, in the Santa Fe neighborhood, around 11:15 a.m., after a 78-year-old person suddenly fainted on the sidewalk, which caused people who were at the scene to request the presence of emergency units, who upon arrival confirmed that the person no longer showed vital signs. Hours later, around 2:28 p.m., a 62-year-old man also lost his life inside an establishment located on the streets of May 5 between Jaime Bravo and Rosaura Zapata, in the same way he fainted and died on the spot.
Three fatal “vaxxidents”:
Woman suffers heart attack while driving, hits another vehicle, and dies
September 1, 2022
A fatal accident occurred this Thursday night in the heart of the city, right at the intersection of Colón and Jesús García streets, leaving behind a lifeless woman who was identified as Rosalba Melchor, 65, a nurse but already retired; unofficially it was reported that she suffered a heart attack, which caused the event. Just around 8:00 p.m., the Emergency System received a call every time the emergency bodies were requested since in the downtown sector a vehicle accident had occurred with possible deceased persons. Municipal authorities, Red Cross paramedics and rescue personnel moved to the scene, locating the participating units at the intersection of Colón and Jesús García streets, one of them being a white Nissan Tiida indicated as the probable culprit, which was descending from Colon Street.
Man died of a heart attack while driving in the fast lane
August 31, 2022
A driver of around 50 years of age lost his life due to a heart attack this afternoon, while driving the Tijuana River-road at the height of the CECyTE high school. The municipal police arrived at the scene to cordon off the area, as well as firefighters who tried to resuscitate the injured person, but it was too late. According to paramedics, the victim suffered a heart attack while driving, so the car continued without control, bursting a rear tire after the impact. Witnesses who were at the scene came to his aid, trying to break the windows to help him while the paramedics arrived; however, when they arrived the victim had already died. The deceased was driving a gray Volkswagen Passat vehicle with license plates 344BC ZBC from Nevada California, which due to his health condition went on to hit another car.
Accident in León: Driver suffers heart attack and car hits a house and tree
August 31, 2022
The driver of a vehicle suffered a heart attack and hit a tree and a house in San Juan de Dios, his companion, a woman, was taken to receive medical attention. The accident occurred around 12:15 p.m. this Wednesday on Mariano Escobedo Boulevard at number 324, between Independencia and Altamirano streets. First versions of the event indicate that the driver of the gray Volkswagen Classic car was driving towards Juan Valle street, however, after passing the bridge, he suffered a heart attack. The man accelerated the vehicle and after losing control, it hit a tree and a house. Motorists in the area reported to the emergency number 911 to request support from paramedics, who upon arrival confirmed the death of the approximately 63-year-old driver, while his companion was transferred to receive medical attention.
GUATEMALA
Guatemala 21K: two runners die at the end of the Guatemala City race
August 28, 2022
Two people lost their lives after finishing the 21K race in Guatemala City. (Free Press Photo: Elmer Vargas)
This Sunday, August 28, the twelfth edition of the 21K race in Guatemala City took place, where approximately 8,000 people participated. Despite the joy that was experienced by this event, unfortunately two people died during this race organized by the Municipality of Guatemala and another is in critical condition. These tragedies occurred despite the fact that this Saturday a medical day was held for the participants, in order to avoid any incident during the race.
Prensa Libre and Guatevisión documented the case of a 21K participant who fainted and was treated by paramedics, who gave him cardiopulmonary resuscitation and then transferred him by ambulance. One of the deceased runners was identified as Franco Archila, to whom the social media account of the 21K race in Guatemala City issued a obituary. The preliminary hypothesis is that Franco Archila died as a result of a cardiorespiratory arrest recorded moments after crossing the finish line.
Hours later, it was confirmed that the second victim was identified as Eduardo Hernández Vásquez, 51, although they have not officially made it public. The third person, who is hospitalized, has not been identified.
EL SALVADOR
Former television presenter Marián Manzano is found dead in San Salvador
August 31, 2022
The authorities reported during the night of Tuesday, August 30, the discovery of a lifeless woman in the facilities of a shopping center in San Salvador. The woman was identified as María Marián Manzano Vega, 36 years old. According to the preliminary version, during the morning and noon of this Wednesday, the cause of death of Manzano Vega was unknown. However, the authorities hypothesize that it could be a sudden heart attack that would have ended the life of the former television presenter.
Marián Manzano Vega has worked as a television presenter on Channel 12 since 2009 and was part of the cast of the youth program "Pop 12". She also led the children's program "Under the Sea". She also, in her youth, participated in beauty pageants such as Nuestra Belleza 2006. Family and friends identified the body of the former presenter. At the moment the authorities have not provided further details and the investigation is ongoing. Friends of Marián confirmed her death, but said they had no more information about what happened.
JAMAICA
Music video director, Lumba, dies suddenly at UHWI
September 4, 2022
St. Andrew, Jamaica – The dancehall music fraternity is mourning [over] the sudden death of popular music video director, Tevin 'Lumba' Taylor, of Blacq Road Media Films. Taylor died suddenly on Sunday morning after falling sick only hours before. "Right now, this is a big personal tragedy for me, this ah one of my favourite cousins, and to know say him just gone so, it hard to deal with me, mi not even call mi auntie yet because mi don't even know what I am going to say to her," dancehall artiste Miguel Wealthy, a cousin of the deceased, told Observer Online. "Mi really cut up, and this shake up a lot of artistes because he shot a lot of great videos for them," Miguel Wealthy said. Lumba reportedly suffered cardiac arrest while at University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) and died about 3:00 o’clock on Sunday morning.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/music-video-director-lumba-dies-suddenly-at-uhwi/
COLOMBIA
Participant who died in the Medellín marathon was a Metro professional
September 4, 2022
The General Hospital confirmed the death of a 35-year-old man who participated in the Medellín City Marathon, which took place this Sunday. As confirmed by the Medellín Metro, the person identified as Jorge Andrei Valencia, was a financial engineer and finance specialist and had belonged to this institution for more than 3 years. "With great sadness in our hearts, we deeply regret the death of our colleague Jorge Andrei Valencia García," the company expressed through its social networks. The man, who presumably died of cardiac arrest, was transferred in an ambulance and received resuscitation maneuvers, but did not respond to them. According to the information provided by the Hospital, the death occurred in the section between San Juan and Avenida El Ferrocarril, the man, participated in the 21 kilometer category.
https://caracol.com.co/emisora/2022/09/05/medellin/1662332957_814241.html
PERU
The “Copa Nuñoa” master soccer championship ended in tragedy because the Kenamari player reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at the sporting event
August 30, 2022
The “Copa Nuñoa” master soccer championship ended in tragedy because the Kenamari player reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest at the sporting event. According to witnesses, he suddenly collapsed when he was running, probably due to excessive effort. The unlucky player was identified as Bernardino Soncco Hancco, 40 years old; who participated in the triangular championship that was organized by the sectors of Chillihua, Quenamari and Ticuyo.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.pachamamaradio.org/melgar-futbolista-de-nunoa-fallece-en-campo-deportivo/
BRAZIL
Death of journalist from Volta Redonda creates commotion in social networks
August 31, 2022
The death of journalist Helton Fraga, aged 55, on Sunday night, created commotion on social media. He died after suffering a heart attack in Volta Redonda. Helton was taken to Hospital São João Batista and the medical team tried to revive him, but he couldn't be revived. Helton, who had more than three decades of experience, was known by his fellow professionals as a “master” of the art of journalism. Flávia Oliveira, a commentator for Globo News, posted a tribute on social media. “Helton was one of the most loving men I've ever known. He was one of declarations of affection, of concern, of patience, of care. I had a bigger heart than him,” he wrote.
https://tribunasf.com.br/morte-de-jornalista-de-volta-redonda-gera-comocao-nas-redes-social/
Luís Cláudio Castanheira, secretary of São José do Calçado, dies
September 3, 2022
The municipal secretary of Planning and Finance of São José do Calçado, Luís Cláudio Castanheira de Moraes, died this Saturday, the victim of a massive heart attack. This morning, the city government declared three days of official mourning. "Respected by all colleagues, he was a great professional and human being. He is already being missed by all of us", said the city hall's Instagram page.
No age reported.
Football is in mourning!
September 4, 2022
Last Saturday, player Felipe Profeta, who defended for Cuiabá between 2018 and 2019, drowned while taking a tube ride on a river in the municipality of Campo Novo do Parecis. He was 25 years old, played as a defensive midfielder, and his last club was Cacerense, from the 2nd division of the Campeonato Sul-Matogrossense. The player was having fun with friends on a tube ride, when he would have been careless and started to sink. People went towards Felipe Prophet to help, but he has already left the water unconscious. “Cuiabá deeply regrets the death of the player Felipe Profeta, who defended the colors of Dourado in 2018 and 2019. The club offers solidarity to family and friends in this moment of pain and mourning. Rest in peace, Felipe!” wrote Cuiabá.
https://www.torcedores.com/noticias/2022/09/jogador-cuiaba-morre-afogamento
Three fatal “vaxxidents”:
Man dies after suffering heart attack while driving in Floriano
September 3, 2022
On the afternoon of this Friday, a man known as Cural, died after suffering a massive heart attack. According to information, the man was traveling along the BR-343 in Floriano, when he suffered sudden illness and invaded the opposite lane, colliding with an electric power pole. Doctor Justino Moreira passed by the scene and provided first aid, but the victim could not be revived, and died.
No age reported.
Truck driver dies after suffering sudden illness in Marechal Rondon
September 2, 2022
A man – whose name and age have not been released – died late Thursday afternoon. It is suspected that he had a sudden illness while driving a truck along the Marechal Rondon highway (SP-300), near Avanhandava. The vehicle was loaded with parts from a power plant. According to what was found, the victim was driving along the road in the interior-capital direction when, for reasons to be clarified, he felt sick, crossing the opposite lane. The truck stopped in a ravine at the interchange that gives access to the vicinal Olavo Fornazari. Viarondon dealership rescue team was alerted and took the victim to the hospital, but he couldn't be revived and died.
No cause of death reported.
Driver suffers sudden illness and runs over six motorcyclists in Parelheiros, in the South Zone of SP
August 31, 2022
Six motorcyclists were run over by a driver in Parelheiros, in the South Zone of SP, on Tuesday afternoon (30). One of them died at the scene, the other victims were taken to hospitals in the region. According to police, the driver had a sudden illness. Images taken by security cameras show the moment of the accident. The car was in the right hand when it suddenly invades the opposite lane and hits six motorcyclists head-on. Police said the driver of the car had a current license and had not consumed alcohol.
Boy dies after having a sudden illness and falling from the PUC-SP building
September 4, 2022
Gustavo Paro, 18 years old, son of Marisa and Ricardo Paro, owners of the Cleiton Portas e Janelas store, in Americana, died after having a sudden illness and falling from the balcony of the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-São Paulo), on Saturday night. The young man's body is being transferred to Americana in the late afternoon of this Sunday and will be sent to Funerária Bom Pastor.
Man has sudden illness and dies while cycling in northern Piauí
September 5, 2022
A cook identified by Antônio Filomena Sousa Filho, 53, was found unconscious this Saturday on a street in the city of Parnaíba, in the north of Piauí. According to information from people, he passed through the street on a bicycle and when they then noticed he was already unconscious on the ground, they tried to help. When they realized the seriousness of the situation they called the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) which, upon arriving at the scene, found him dead. The suspicion is that Antônio suffered a sudden illness during cycling, the SAMU called the Technical Expert together with the IML who removed the body to the Advanced Post in the Frei Higino neighborhood.
No cause of death reported.
Man dies after sudden illness on public road in Lagarto
September 2, 2022
A man died after suffering a sudden illness at the entrance to the Alto da Boa Vista neighborhood, in Lagarto, on the morning of this Friday. According to the information gathered by the report, the man was in a bar talking to some friends, after leaving there he felt chest pains while walking and fell. Bypassers performed cardiac massage and the victim still received first aid from SAMU who happened to be passing by at the time, but the victim could not be revived and died. The victim was identified by the name of Zé Paulo.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://lagartocomoeuvejo.com.br/2022/09/02/homem-morre-apos-mal-subito-em-via-publica-em-lagarto/
Man dies after suffering sudden illness in Petrolândia
September 2, 2022
A 50-year-old man died on the night of this Thursday, on the banks of BR-316 in the Nova Esperança neighborhood in Petrolândia (PE), after feeling sick while lying in a shack next to a bar. It is suspected that the victim has suffered a sudden illness. According to information, the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) was called around 18:00, noting the death afterwards. The victim was identified by Adilson Barbosa dos Santos, better known as Birro.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.petrolandianoticias.com.br/2022/09/homem-morre-depois-de-sofrer-mal-subito.html
Civil servant dies of heart attack
September 1, 2022
Civil servant Conceição Alves da Silva Oliveira, 58 years old, died of a massive heart attack on the morning of this Thursday. Conceição held the position of Legislative Analyst/Accountant since June 1994. Ismael said that Conceição was happy. The civil servant has two married children and grandchildren. "I lost my sister, very sad. A happy person, was at home and had a massive heart attack", said Ismael. The mayor, councilor Fabio Tardin lamented the death of the civil servant and decreed official mourning for three days and the working hours are suspended on the days. “I am really shaken by this news. Always cheerful and friendly to all her coworkers, Conceição was an example of a civil servant and a person. All the civil servants are sad, because she is part of the history of the Chamber", expressed the president of the House of Laws, councilman Fábio José Tardin-Fabinho.
https://www.vgnoticias.com.br/cidades/servidora-da-camara-de-vg-morre-de-infarto-fulminante/92201
URUGUAY
Copsa workers and shareholders stop until Saturday due to the death of a driver at the terminal
September 1, 2022
The Copsa Workers Association (ATC) resolved this Thursday to stop until the first departures on Saturday due to the death of a worker due to cardiac arrest at the Baltasar Brum terminal (Río Branco). According to the union, the strike is due to the late medical assistance received by the worker. "Although the Kelir terminal has a defibrillator, it was not available for this type of situation, nor was trained personnel on these issues," says the union... In addition, the protocol establishes that emergency calls cannot be made by a worker, but by the security of the terminal and, in this case, the ambulance took 25 minutes to arrive.”
ARGENTINA
Doctors (weirdly) baffled by eight sudden cases of pneumonia, three of them fatal:
Lung disease in Argentina is a mystery
September 2, 2022
Three people died in Argentina within a short period of time from double pneumonia of "unknown origin". Others are being treated. In Argentina, doctors are puzzling over an outbreak of a lung disease that has already claimed three lives. Several patients with severe lung disease have been reported in the province of Tucumán. The "Buenos Aires Times" reports that tests for corona, influenza and the hantavirus were negative. Six other patients are currently being treated, a spokesman for the health authorities said on Wednesday. The only thing that is clear is that it is double pneumonia. Both lungs are affected.
Among those infected are eight workers at a private clinic in the city of San Miguel des Tucumán, three of whom died, including a nurse and a doctor, according to the provincial health minister, Luis Medina Ruiz. The first symptoms appeared on August 18th, the last on August 22nd. Two patients are currently still being treated in the hospital, one is being monitored at home. X-rays showed similar damage to the lungs as in patients seriously ill with corona. So far, 25 viruses have been tested – without success. They now want to examine the water in the region and the air conditioning systems to rule out pollution as a cause. At the same time, they are looking for a possible pathogen. Direct transmission between humans has not been observed so far.
Family faces difficulties to transfer the body of Minas Gerais man who died in Argentina
September 5, 2022
A family is facing a long battle to transfer the body of a 34-year-old Minas Gerais [Brazil] man who died in Argentina on July 16 this year. Born in Felixlândia, Saulo Romaens Silva Oliveira was found dead in his apartment in La Plata. The autopsy found that he had suffered a massive heart attack. Saulo's sister, Érika Liertany Oliveira Gonçalves, says that he lived in Argentina for five years, where he fulfilled his dream of studying medicine. She traveled to the country with the aim of resolving the transfer process, since, as she had been informed, only the autopsy result would be needed for the body to be released, which did not happen.
“When we got there, they informed us that a toxicological test would need to be done, which would be done on the first of August, in order to release the body.” Also according to Saulo's sister, she was later told that the body would undergo another examination. The procedure would be done on August 25, but so far the family has not had a return on the result.
According to Érika Liertany Oliveira Gonçalves, the expenses that the family is having with the whole process already exceeds R$ 50 thousand. The body is being held in a private morgue as the public morgue was not meeting the family's needs. “They were pressuring us to have the burial there in Argentina. And there in the public morgue, the body is not properly preserved, it stays at room temperature, so it deteriorates very quickly.” Saulo's parents are unhappy with the delay in releasing their son's body. “Is there anyone who can see how much we are suffering?” says Delvânia Maria Silva Oliveira, the student's mother.
Mourning for the death of a Ceibas firefighter
September 5, 2022
There is widespread consternation in the community of Ceibas over the death of Víctor Olano, who at the age of 47 ceased to exist at the "Centenario" Hospital where Olano, a native of Gualeguaychú, was also a member of the Ceibas Volunteer Fire Department and of active participation in the island community, where his death has caused a painful impact. After the cardiovascular accident and his admission to the hospital in our city, Olano's health had an unfavorable progress, for which his fellow firefighters asked for a chain of prayer for his colleague. Unfortunately, the fatal outcome occurred that has had a painful impact on the island population and on all those who knew Víctor Olano. Due to the irreparable loss, the president of the Ceibas Volunteer Firefighters decreed two days of mourning, ordering that the National Flag and the Provincial Flag remain at half-staff for that period.
https://www.diarioelargentino.com.ar/ciudad/pesar-por-el-deceso-de-un-bombero-de-ceibas
A man died on a central city street: probably due to natural causes
September 5, 2022
A 65-year-old man lost his life this morning on the public thoroughfare of the city center and the episode led to a preventive deployment with street closures, until the Judicial Police personnel were done working. It was mid-morning that the 65-year-old person fell out of balance in the vicinity of San Martín and Alvear, prompting the presence of emergency medical personnel. The man died at the scene, presumed due to a heart attack.
CHILE
Bus driver dies after cardiac arrest in the Coquimbo region
September 3, 2022
A driver of the collective transport died in the hours of this afternoon. An unfortunate event was reported at around 4:00 p.m. This was a bus driver from Ovalle, who probably suffered a cardio-respiratory arrest. The incident occurred in the Alameda in Ovalle, where the person died "despite the efforts and resuscitation maneuvers of SAMU after preliminary suffering a cardio-respiratory arrest", as reported by the Coquimbo Region Emergency team.
No age reported.
I appreciate Latin America reporting likely cause of death as heart attack. All those in the U.S. and Canada that indicate cause of death not reported are likely heart related. And many in Canada ask that contributions be given to the heart foundations - that is clearly an indication of heart issues. Thank you for this summary. So many heart attacks it is almost unbelievable. Whatever caused the heart attacks, we will likely never be given the truth.