In memory of those who "died suddenly" in Africa, Turkey, Israel and Oman, April 26-May 2
Two actors and a political campaign manager in Nigeria, a nun and a headmaster in South Africa, a mother of three and a businessman in Israel, and all too many more
NIGERIA
AGN President Announces Death of 2 Young Actors, Chima Precious & Chinedu Bernards; Calls for Special Prayer Saturday, April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022
The National President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas made a sad announcement about deaths of young and upcoming actors. Emeka revealed that he was about reacting to Yul Edochie's polygamy saga when he got the news that Chima Precious and Chinedu Bernard have died.
He shared a post with a heavy heart on Instagram as he revealed that Chima Precious died in Abuja while Chindu Bernard lost his life in Enugu, but didn't reveal the cause of their deaths.
Gov. Soludo sad over death of Joe Anatune, 62
May 1, 2022
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of Mr. Joe Anatune, his campaign Director, Media, and Communications.
Late Anatune was appointed the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA) by the governor on April 19. Anatune was a strong factor in the Prof. Chukwuma Soludo campaign organization as his spokesperson.
Soludo, who spoke through Mr. Christian Aburime, his Chief Press Secretary, said he received the news of Anatune’s sudden demise with shock and was still in utter disbelief over the development.
Anatune died on Saturday, April 30, a few days after his 62nd birthday.
No cause of death reported.
https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/05/01/gov-soludo-sad-over-death-of-joe-anatune/
ETHIOPIA
Maj. General Gebremedhin reportedly died in Kaliti
May 2, 2022
General Gebremedin, aka Wedi Necho, reportedly died at Kaliti prison. According to EMS, he was with family members who were visiting when he suddenly collapsed and died.
He was in charge of the Ethiopian Defence Force’s communication. He allegedly used his position to cut off communication between the Head Quarter and the Northern Command Post – immediately before the Tigray People’s Liberation Front launched an attack on several bases of the Northern Command Post.
Like many of the TPLF military and political leaders, Wedi Necho was a member of Guerrilla combatants who, with political and diplomatic support – among other things, from foreign powers like the United States, and with support from what was then EPLF managed to topple Colonel Mengistu Hailemaria’s government in 1991.
General Gebremedhin was reportedly in Russia to advance his study in military science and was the head of the Agazi force, TPLF’s most loyal force when it was dominating power in the central government.
It is unclear if an autopsy examination is administered to establish the causes of his death.
No age reported.
https://borkena.com/2022/05/02/maj-general-gebremedhin-reportedly-died-in-kaliti/
IVORY COAST
Sudden death of a close collaborator of Laurent Gbagbo
April 28, 2022
The party of African peoples-Côte d'Ivoire of the former Ivorian president, Laurent Gbagbo is in mourning. Me Kouassi Kouakou André, member of the Strategic Council has died.
This is another blow for the former Ivorian President, Laurent Gbagbo and the African Peoples Party-Côte d'Ivoire. Me Kouassi Kouakou André, former member of the PPA-CI Strategic Council died suddenly on the night of Wednesday April 27, 2022, informs a press release signed by spokesperson Justin Koné Katinan.
"In this painful circumstance, his Excellency Laurent Gbagbo presents these sincere condolences to the biological family of the one who was his friend and close collaborator as well as to all the militants, militants and sympathizers of the PPA-CI", expresses the press release.
The sudden death of Me Kouassi Kouakou, it should be noted, comes a few months after the death of the former Alphonse Douaty.
No age or cause of death reported.
SOUTH AFRICA
Neville Richards leaves lasting legacy
May 1, 2022
Port Shepstone, South Africa - Former Izotsha Primary School headmaster, Neville Richards, who retired in March last year, died suddenly in the UK last Friday, where he had been visiting his children.
Tributes have poured in from near and far for a man who was greatly loved and respected.
He dedicated 40 years of his life to his career in the department of education. Twenty-one of those were spent as principal of Izotsha Primary School.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://southcoastherald.co.za/463933/tribute-neville-richards-leaves-lasting-legacy/
Sr. Ann Smith, 72
April 28, 2022
Sr. Ann Smith of the KWT Dominican Order died suddenly on 26.4.22 at the age of 72, while attending a meeting at Hartebeenspoort.
She worked for many years in Theater at St Dom’s. Sadly missed by the Sisters.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/classifieds/2022-04-28-sr-ann-smith/
TURKEY
Despite all the interventions, İbrahim Can, 32, could not be saved
April 29, 2022
At around 8.30 today in Nicosia, 32-year-old İbrahim Can suddenly became ill while driving in the vehicle and was taken to the scene by ambulance. Despite all the interventions in Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital, he could not be saved and died.
The cause of death will be determined after the autopsy.
https://www.kibrispostasi.com/c87-LEFKOSA/n420812-ibrahim-can-tum-mudahalelere-ragmen-kurtarilamadi
ISRAEL
Mother of three children, 38 years old died suddenly; this morning, a heavy disaster befell the families of Zuria and Ohana upon receiving the bitter news of the passing of the late Zoharit.
No date provided.
A difficult funeral took place at 16:00 in the afternoon in Ashdod, when the family members of the late Zoharit Tzuria mourned her sudden departure, leaving behind her shocked husband, and her three small children who have not yet confiscated her departure prematurely.
Earlier, in the early morning but heavy rain descended on the city upon receiving the sad news of the death of Zoharit Zuria nee Ohana, who was found this morning at her home lifeless, under medical circumstances, after her husband Shem Tov and her children tried to wake her from her sleep without success.
No cause of death provided.
Tragedy: One of the known facts of the religious council died suddenly; the late Yochi Cohen, 54, was known to many of the city's residents who married in the religious council, she worked there for many years and is well remembered by many couples, at the beginning of the week she collapsed suddenly and tonight passed away, may her memory be blessed
No date provided.
A severe tragedy occurred this evening in Ashdod after receiving the bitter news of the death of Yochi (Yocheved) Cohen, the secretary and the recognized marriage registrar from the religious council, when she was only 54 years old.
Her relatives say that Yocheved is a priceless woman, and there is hardly anyone who got married in Ashdod and does not know her from the marriage department, according to Makriya.
"After a few minutes it became clear that a blood clot in the brain had caused the collapse, and her condition was defined as human, until this evening, when she returned her soul to the Creator," a family relative told us.
Shock: Yitzhak Padida One of the familiar people in the city died suddenly
No date provided
The residents of Ashdod were shocked this morning when they received the bitter news of the untimely death of the late lecturer and businessman R. Yitzhak Padida, who died suddenly tonight from his sleep, and is only 54 years old.
Yitzhak was for many years the owner of the Nistel ballroom in the industrial area ofthe city, and he is the son of Rabbi Zvi Padida Shlita, head of the Or Gaon institutions in Bnei Brak. May his memory be blessed.
No cause of death reported.
OMAN
A British military officer “died suddenly”:
James Toms: Father’s tribute to Kirkcaldy-born Wing Commander after sudden death aged 55
April 27, 2022
Kirkcaldy-born James Toms, an RAF Wing Commander, has died suddenly in Oman. He had been seconded to the Royal Oman Air Force to assist in drawing up procedures for the operation of ROAF maritime patrol aircraft. James had previously spent three years with the ROAF and returned to the UK in January 2021.
A keen Raith Rovers and Liverpool fan, he had settled down after work in Oman to watch the Nottingham Forest against Liverpool game on the evening of March 20.
His father Peter, originally from Liverpool, said that when his son did not turn up for a meeting the next day, colleagues visited his accommodation and found him deceased on the settee.
James, who was 55, had spent 38 years in the RAF and was due to retire in three years’ time.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/fife/3237410/james-toms-kirkcaldy/
In memory of those who "died suddenly" in Africa, Turkey, Israel and Oman, April 26-May 2
I read your In Memory articles and the more I read, the more I think there will be someone I know listed among the sudden deaths. It is all so sad and we know how unnecessary these deaths are.
Thank you Mark for your continued effort and work in compiling these obituaries.