In memory of those who "died suddenly" in India, China, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia and New Zealand, June 28-July 4
A film actress (and the husband of another) and an airline pilot in India; two filmmakers in Hong Kong; two government ministers in Indonesia; an Australian MP; a deputy mayor in New Zealand; and more
INDIA
Malayalam star, Ambika Rao, dies at age 58
June 28, 2022
Actress Ambika Rao was from India. On June 27, 2022, at approximately 10.30 p.m., Ambika Rao, 58, passed away from a heart attack at a private hospital in Ernakulam.
Ambika Rao, a well-known Malayalam actor, and assistant director best remembered for her role in “Kumbalangi Nights,” went unexpectedly on Monday night (June 27) following a heart arrest.
She was 58. According to reports, she was receiving treatment for COVID-19. The sudden death of Ambika Rao was grieved by Malayalam film professionals and actors. “Rest in peace, Ambika Chechi,” Prithviraj Sukumaran wrote on his social media accounts. Rahul and Sohan, Ambika Rao’s children, are still living.
https://latestcelebarticles.com/ambika-rao/
Meena Husband Death: Actress Meena Husband Vidyasagar's sudden death
June 28, 2022
Senior heroine Meena's house is in deep tragedy. Meena's husband Vidyasagar died suddenly on Tuesday night. Vidyasagar, who was suffering from post-covid problems, died at the MGM Hospital in Chennai. Meena was married in 2009 to Vidyasagar, a businessman from Bangalore. It's a sin for them. The name is Nainik. Teri played the role of a child artiste in the movie Vijay, who came as a hero.
No age or cause of death reported.
Air India doctor, Gulshan Binzade, 39, dies after heart attack
June 20, 2022
Mumbai: A 39-year-old doctor working for Air India died on Sunday after he suffered a heart attack. Dr. Gulshan Binzade lived with his family at the airline's Kalina staff quarters.
"He didn't have a history of heart ailments. He was tall, not overweight and appeared healthy. He was ay home when he complained of chest pain," said a source, adding that he passed away before he could be admitted to a hospital.
Last month the airline issued letters asking staff to vacate the quarters by this month-end.
Air India to vaccinate all staff, including flying crew, by the end of May:
May 4, 2021
Class XI student dies after friend slaps him
July 4, 2022
Kolkata: A class XI student died after one of his friend hit him beside his ear on Monday afternoon at Dhanberia in Diamond Harbour. Police have detained the accused student for questioning. According to sources, the 17-year-old boy and his friends were having a playful conversation when he got involved in a mock fight around 12:30 pm, during the interval between two periods. Suddenly, one of his friends slapped him beside his ear. As soon as the boy was slapped, he fell inside the classroom and became unconscious.
Immediately other students informed the teachers. The boy was rushed to a local hospital where he was declared brought dead. The police were informed by the school. Later cops detained the student with whom the boy was involved in a mock fight. After a preliminary probe, an unnatural death case has been registered. Police are yet to question the teachers and other students to find out what exactly happened.
http://www.millenniumpost.in/kolkata/class-xi-student-dies-after-friend-slaps-him-484615
CHINA
Two Hong Kong filmmakers “died suddenly”:
"Seven Little Fortunes" Golden Horse director Luo Qirui died suddenly at the age of 69, Zhang Wanting lost her best partner
July 2, 2022
Luo Qirui, a well-known Hong Kong director and screenwriter, passed away suddenly yesterday (2nd) at the age of 69. According to Hong Kong media reports, Luo Qirui had an uncomfortable heart at home last night, and immediately called an ambulance to the hospital, but unfortunately passed away in the middle. The news shocked fans. Luo Qirui and his partner and work partner Zhang Wanting accepted a joint interview with Taiwanese media across the sea just a few days ago. He looked quite good. It is reported that he had no problems with his body on weekdays, and he was also normal when he had dinner with friends, but he suddenly passed away.
https://www.appledaily.com.tw/entertainment/20220703/7E0C1D8F0B75D47B7F0967312F
Alex Law, famed Hong Kong director, dies at age 69
July 3, 2022
Alex Law Kai Yui, a screenwriter and director who created several of the most celebrated Hong Kong films of the past 40 years, including An Autumn's Tale and Echoes of the Rainbow, has died at the age of 69. Actor Tenky Tin Kai Man on Sunday (July 3) confirmed that Law died in hospital the night before with his partner Mabel Cheung Yuen-ting, also a famous film director, by his side.
"It was so sudden. I still can't accept it," Tin said. "He was a great film director who has made huge contributions to the industry." The Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild released a statement confirming the death of Law, who previously served as the organisation's vice-chairman.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.asiaone.com/entertainment/alex-law-famed-hong-kong-director-dies-age-69
JAPAN
Ryuzo Sasaki, former Deputy Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology dies from Fukui prefecture, 65 years old
June 28, 2022
Ryuzo Sasaki, a former member of the House of Representatives from Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, who served as Deputy Minister of Education and Science, died at Fukui Prefectural Hospital at midnight on the 28th due to myocardial infarction. He is 65 years old.
https://www.fukuishimbun.co.jp/articles/-/1579577
INDONESIA
Indonesian Menpan-RB Tjahjo Kumolo Passes Away
July 1, 2022
Minister of Administrative Reform and Bureaucratic Reform (Menpan RB) Tjahjo Kumolo passed away after undergoing intensive care since a few days ago.
The sad news was confirmed by a PDIP official, Junimart Girsang. He said Tjahjo Kumolo died today, Friday (1/7) at around 11.10 WIB at Abdi Waluyo Hospital, Jakarta.
Tjahjo Kumolo died after being hospitalized for two weeks at the Abdi Waluyo Hospital in Jakarta on 1 July 2022.[22] The cause of his death was multiple organ failure due to asthenia, lung infection, diabetes, and gout. His four diseases were unknown to the public prior to his death.[23] He was buried in a military funeral at Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery on the same day.[24] He was 64.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tjahjo_Kumolo
Indonesian minister Tjahjo Kumolo passes away at 64
July 1, 2022
Administrative and Bureaucratic Reforms Minister Tjahjo Kumolo passed away in Jakarta this morning at the age of 64. Tjahjo was admitted to the Abdi Waluyo Hospital in Menteng, Central Jakarta in mid-June, initially for exhaustion. He was later put in intensive care due to complications from diabetes and a lung infection. The PDI-P politician passed away at the hospital at 11:10 am today.
Tjahjo was among the top officials at the party, and was appointed by Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri as its secretary general in 2010. He resigned from the post to serve as President Joko Widodo’s home affairs minister from 2014-2019, and then as his administrative and bureaucratic reforms minister when the president was re-elected in 2019.
https://coconuts.co/jakarta/news/indonesian-minister-tjahjo-kumolo-passes-away-at-64/
THE PHILIPPINES
Ex-Camarines Sur Rep. Nonoy Andaya found dead inside residence
June 30, 2022
UPDATED MANILA, Philippines — Former Camarines Sur Rep. Rolando “Nonoy” Andaya was found dead in his room on Thursday morning, the Police Regional Office 5 said.
“Initial report revealed that he was found dead inside his room at Andaya’s Residence, Saint Jude Orchard Subdivision, Concepcion Grande, Naga City at about 7:00 in the morning today, June 30, 2022,” the regional office said in a statement.
His family has not yet confirmed the cause of his death.
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1619618/ex-camarines-sur-rep-nonoy-andaya-passes-away
AUSTRALIA
‘Jane would light up the room’: Victorian MP Jane Garrett dies, aged 49
July 2, 2022
Victorian Labor MP and former minister Jane Garrett has died from cancer, aged 49.
Garrett was due to leave Parliament at the November state election, having announced her resignation in December last year, after more than a decade in politics.
Garrett took leave in 2016 after being diagnosed with breast cancer, which recently returned.
Her family confirmed the death in a statement on Saturday night.
“We are devastated by the passing this afternoon of our beloved mother, sister, daughter, dear friend Jane Garrett, following a long battle with cancer,” the family said.
“Unfortunately, Jane’s cancer recently returned after some time in remission, and she was admitted to hospital earlier this week. We wish to thank the staff at the Epworth Freemasons for their love and care of Jane over the last years and in particular over the past week.”
ttps://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/victorian-mp-jane-garrett-dies-aged-49-20220702-p5aykk.html
Sudden fatal heart attack prompts a gratuitous warning to “listen to your body,” implying that the deceased would not have died if he had listened to his own:
Best friend’s warning after NSW dad’s sudden heart attack death days before baby girl’s birth
July 2, 2022
The best friend of a NSW father-of-three who died from a sudden heart attack days before his baby’s birth has warned others to “listen to your body”.
Lismore local John Lush was among thousands taking part in the town’s annual lantern festival, which celebrates the winter solstice, when he suddenly collapsed on June 25.
The 43-year-old and his partner Vivienne - who have both been an important part of the festival for years - were blowing bubbles as part of the parade when John suffered a heart attack and could not be revived.
Woman dies from medical episode while snorkelling in the Whitsundays
June 28, 2022
A woman has died in the Whitsundays after having a medical episode while snorkelling in waters off Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays.
Police say emergency services responded to a call-out around midday for a woman aged in her 50s being brought to shore in a critical condition.
Those on a commercial tourism vessel, on which the woman was travelling, were already performing CPR.
The CQ Rescue helicopter was called but soon stood down.
The woman was brought to the boat ramp at Coral Sea Marina where critical care paramedics were waiting.
It's the second death to occur in the Whitsundays in a week.
Last Monday, a newlywed was killed on her honeymoon after the buggy her husband was driving rolled [see below]
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-28/woman-dies-medical-episode-snorkelling-whitsundays/101189894
A mysterious accident:
Newlywed killed in golf buggy rollover during honeymoon on Whitsundays' Hamilton Island
June 21, 2022
A man who had been married for just a matter of days is now preparing a funeral for his wife.
The couple from Sydney were enjoying their honeymoon on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays when the golf buggy they were in rolled.
The 29-year-old newlywed woman fell from the buggy and died at the scene.
Her husband, who was driving, was not seriously injured.
Ambulance officers have praised the efforts of first responders to try and save the woman who was in cardiac arrest when a local paramedic arrived on scene. [It is unclear whether the woman’s cardiac arrest preceded, or was caused by, the accident.]
Mackay Acting Inspector Anthony Cowan said it appeared to be a tragic accident.
"There is no indication of alcohol or dangerous driving. It was tragic accident," he said.
"Maybe through inexperience of driving those type of vehicles it's rolled on its side and the female has fallen out and suffered life-threatening injuries."
Acting Inspector Cowan said it appeared the driver was attempting a U-turn on Whitsunday Boulevard at about 4:40pm Monday when the buggy rolled.
Police have confirmed the buggy was fitted with seatbelts, but initial investigations suggest the woman was not wearing one at the time of the crash.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-21/woman-killed-in-golf-buggy-crash-on-hamilton-island/101169404
NEW ZEALAND
Former Taupō deputy mayor dies suddenly
June 30, 2022
Long-time Taupō advocate, historian, author, teacher and local body politician, Christine McElwee has died aged 75. Christine Clare McElwee died unexpectedly but peacefully at her Acacia Bay home on Saturday. McElwee served five terms on the Taupō District Council from 1995 to 2010 and during that time spent six years as deputy mayor.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300625126/former-taup-deputy-mayor-dies-suddenly
Found dead on a beach:
Rāhui at Lyall Bay after body found on popular beach
July, 3 2022
A rāhui [ban] is in place at Wellington’s Lyall Bay Beach following a woman’s sudden death at the popular swimming and surfing spot. A police spokesperson said the woman’s body was discovered on the beach at 7.30 am on July 1, near the Maranui Cafe. Her death was not suspicious and had been referred to the Coroner. Maranui co-owner Bronwyn Kelly said the cafe’s manager told her a customer spotted the body in the sand and raised the alarm. “Quite a few of our staff were shocked – and I’m sure a few of the customers, too.”
No age or cause of death reported.
Phil Tayler, 61
July 2, 2022
Phil Tayler died suddenly at home in Wellington, 61 years old. We will miss your wonderfully told stories, your jokes, your infectious laugh, and your kindness to those who were lucky enough to know you. Rest in peace Phil, we will miss you but not forget you.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.legacy.com/nz/obituaries/hawkesbaytoday-nz/name/phil-tayler-obituary?pid=202302044