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In memory of those who "died suddenly" worldwide, March 29-April 4
Five students "die suddenly" in the UK; a third student dies during exams in India; Spanish teachers want healthcare workers stationed in the schools; a pastor drops dead at the pulpit in Nigeria
UNITED KINGDOM
Two children dying of heart attacks at school:
'Kind hearted' boy, 12, who died suddenly from heart attack at school is named
March 30, 2022
Ryan Heffernan, 12, was playing with his friends in Shoeburyness High School in Essex when he suddenly collapsed on Monday afternoon as his parents mourn their 'kind-hearted' son
Year 7 student Ryan Heffernan, 12, collapsed on Monday at Shoeburyness High School in Essex.
Essex Police have launched an investigation into his death which they last night described as "unexplained" while ruling out any third-party involvement.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/kind-hearted-boy-12-who-26590685
Heartbreaking tributes to ‘sweetest’ Year 7 boy who collapsed and died of ‘heart attack’ on school field at lunchtime
March 29, 2022
HEARTBREAKING tributes have today been paid to a Year 7 boy who collapsed and died on the school field at lunchtime.
The unnamed youngster tragically passed away at 1:20 pm yesterday after suffering a suspected heart attack at Shoeburyness High School in Essex.
Detectives say they are continuing to investigating the circumstances around his death, which is currently being treated as "unexplained".
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18105735/heartbreaking-tributes-boy-collapsed-died-school-field/
Three 18-year-olds die of sudden heart conditions:
An 18-year-old died after an ambulance arrived just 'three minutes too late'
April 4, 2022
A 18-year-old who had a 'very good chance' of surviving, tragically died from a cardiac arrest after an ambulance arrived just 'three minutes' too late to save him.
The young man, whose identity is not revealed, suffered the cardiac arrest while out with friends.
He was one of more than 70 people in a year-long period from the West Midlands who might have lived if crews were not 'stacked up' for hours outside hospitals, an ambulance boss claimed last week.
The ambulance service's nursing and commissioning executive director Mark Docherty made the claim just before visiting the teenager's family.
'We were there three minutes too late to save him,' he said.
'He told his friends "I've got a funny feeling" and laid down on the ground, he knew that something was going to happen. And we just didn't get there on time.'
Loving tributes paid to 'quiet and kind' young goalkeeper, 18, who died suddenly
April 4, 2022
Loving tributes have been paid to a "quiet and kind" young goalkeeper who died suddenly aged 18. Igor Jonczyk passed away on Friday, April 1, after falling ill earlier last month, Denbigh Town FC said.
Igor, originally from Poland, moved to North Wales when he was nine with his two elder brothers, mum Agnieszka and father Artur, and they settled in Ruthin. He passed away surrounded by his family at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester.
Described as a "promising and popular member of the football team" with a "flamboyant playing style" Igor was taken to Glan Clwyd hospital on March 3 before being transferred to Manchester where it become apparent that he had been suffering from an underlying heart condition.
Tributes paid to Bolton School student Cameron Milton
March 30, 2022
A SCHOOL has led tributes to a student who died in his sleep yesterday.
Cameron Milton died suddenly at the age of just 18 at his home in Edgworth.
Today, flags were flying at half-mast at Bolton School, where the teenager was studying for his A-levels and played for the rugby team.
Head of boys’ division, Nic Ford paid tribute to the popular student.
https://kqeducationgroup.com/tributes-paid-to-bolton-school-student-cameron-milton/
Healthy' mum who died suddenly thought fatal condition was morning sickness
March 29, 2022
Eshe Symonds, 31, a security boss from Birmingham, died suddenly when she was holidaying in Jamaica with loved ones, but an inquest
A healthy mum thought she might have been pregnant when she fell ill on holiday, only to leave investigators confused as to the cause of her death, an inquest heard.
Eshe Symonds died on holiday in Jamaica after she thought her vomiting was a result of morning sickness.
Sadly, only two days later the 31-year-old began to suffer from a tightness in her chest, BirminghamLive reported.
Even after being taken to hospital, she would die that same day.
The sudden and unknown nature of the security boss’s death left a number of questions from her heartbroken family.
An inquest at Birmingham Coroner’s Court concluded today for the mum from TIpton, who leaves behind a seven-year-old daughter.
She died of natural causes, but despite the autopsy in Jamaica, more post-mortem work in the UK was unable to specify the medical cause of her death, the court was told.
A Jamaican pathologist concluded she died from pulmonary hemorrhagic syndrome, whilst the post-mortem conducted in Birmingham decided it was not possible to return a cause of death.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/healthy-mum-who-died-suddenly-26585529
Heartbroken Sheffield woman's tribute to 'beautiful' friend who died suddenly
March 30, 2022
The heartbroken friend of a young woman who died suddenly has paid tribute to her "beautiful" friend.
Adele Snow died suddenly on Saturday, March 19, with her friends saying that she was "too good for this world". The young woman, who was originally from Canterbury, touched the lives of many people she met and one heartbroken friend has said that her loss has left a deep hole in the lives of many.
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/heartbroken-sheffield-womans-tribute-beautiful-23535797
Heartbroken Scots family pay tribute to 'beautiful soul' who died after falling ill offshore
April 3, 2022
Tributes have been paid to 'beautiful soul' who died suddenly after falling ill whilst working offshore.
Glasgow dad-of-three Alan Carr's loved ones have been left devastated after his tragic passing on March 31.
The Scaffolder took unwell whilst working offshore last week and died a few days later at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
No age noted.
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/heartbroken-scots-family-pay-tribute-26622911
Young Moorlands musician dies. Simon Clewlow of Cheadle, Staffordshire, died on March 19 at the age of just 39.
April 2, 2022
A musician who played at many bars and festivals around the Moorlands has died suddenly.
Simon Clewlow of Cheadle, Staffordshire, died on March 19 at the age of just 39.
In a tribute to Simon, his wife Jessica said: “After a short battle he really wasn’t prepared for, and with his family by his side, we said our goodbyes to the most amazing husband, son, brother, uncle and musician that we could ever have wished for.”
No cause of death reported.
https://funeralportal.ru/news/1054/185068.html
Tributes following shock death of 'passionate' Doncaster Rovers fan who worked for club for 30 years
April 1, 2022
Richard Bailey was a familiar face to supporters, both at Belle Vue and the Keepmoat Stadium, and held a number of roles at the club during his long association with Rovers.
The club have confirmed his death and in an emotional statement a spokesman said: “Staff at Doncaster Rovers are sad to report the death of beloved long-time colleague Richard Bailey, who passed away suddenly on Thursday at the age of 55.
“Richard began working in Doncaster Rovers’ Football in the Community in the early 1990s, initially as a community coach in schools.
Lee Mallinson: 51-year-old British swimming coach was “waiting for internet signal to get stronger” after Pfizer booster shot, dead four months later
April 3, 2022
READING, ENGLAND — A 51-year-old swimming coach is dead, after mocking the non-vaccinated with regurgitated, tired aspersions.
Mr. Lee Mallinson was head swimming coach at the Reading Swimming Club. He also worked for 10 years at Virgin Atlantic airlines between his coaching jobs.
Mr. Mallinson received his first AstraZeneca viral vector DNA injection about three weeks later, March 26, 2021. A week later, he advocated for the U.K. government and the E.U. to close borders and coerce the people into injections.
Mr. Mallinson received his second AstraZeneca injection on May 23, 2021.
The official Reading Swimming Club Twitter account announced “the sudden and unexpected passing” of Mr. Mallinson on March 26.
IRELAND
Sligo community 'devastated' as talented footballer Red Og Murphy dies suddenly aged 21
April 1, 2022
A community has been left "absolutely devastated" after a young Sligo GAA player and former Australian Rules player died suddenly in Dublin on Friday.
Red Og Murphy, from Curry in south Sligo, was a talented and well-known footballer who played for the Sligo county team as well as his own local club, Curry GAA.
https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/gaelic-football/gaelic-football-news/sligo-community-devastated-talented-footballer-26615765
Woman (51) dies while climbing Galtee mountains with young children; Cora O’Grady collapsed on Saturday when she became unwell near Galtymore summit
April 3, 2022
A 51-year-old woman who died while participating with her two young children in a Climb with Charlie charity event in the Galtee mountains in Co Tipperary on Saturday has been named locally.
Cora O’Grady from Lui na Greine, Ballinwillin in Mitchelstown, Co Cork, was climbing Galtymore with her children, Luke (11) and Lily (8), when she took ill on the mountain.
Ms O’Grady was one of a group climbing Galtymore in one of almost 200 fundraising climbing events nationwide to support former RTÉ broadcaster Charlie Bird who was climbing Croagh Patrick in Mayo.
It is understood Ms O’Grady was near the summit of 918 metre-high Galtymore at about 1 pm when she collapsed and the alarm was raised. The Irish Community Air Ambulance from Cork attended the scene.
Ms O’Grady was treated by paramedics but failed to regain consciousness and she was pronounced dead at the scene at about 2 pm. Gardaí from Cahir were notified of the tragedy.
Ms O’Grady’s body was removed from the mountain and taken to University Hospital Waterford where a postmortem was scheduled to take place to establish the cause of death.
Fun-loving Peggy Nugent (51) described as an ‘angel on earth’
April 4, 2022
Peggy Nugent, who died suddenly last week at the age of 51, has been remembered as a fun-loving, laidback woman who was well-known in the community for working in Kingsbury Furniture in Tallaght for 27 years.
A life-long Tallaght resident, Peggy’s family were business owners in Tallaght Village where they ran Nugents’ wool shop and the petrol station, where the dancers’ statue now stands.
Peggy was a familiar face to many customers over her 27 years in the shop, and was popular with customers and staff alike.
Peggy’s husband, David Stears, told The Echo: “There were people who would’ve come into the shop over the past 27 years, who would only deal with Peg.
“If she was off that day, they’d come in the next day she was in. She loved her job, and she was so professional at it.”
Peggy passed away on the evening of Monday, March 22, after suffering a brain hemorrhage.
https://www.echo.ie/fun-loving-peggy-nugent-51-described-as-an-angel-on-earth/
FRANCE
Death of Christian Laurent, 70
March 30, 2022
Victim of a heart attack, Christian Laurent died suddenly in Verdun on March 26 at the age of 70. He was born on January 29, 1952 in Verdun, the eldest of the six children of Colette and Roger Laurent.
After an apprenticeship as a painter with Tollard, he entered the technical services of the city of Verdun on January 1, 1979, where he has spent his entire career.
A man of conviction, an activist in the PS, he was very active in the CGT, of which he was treasurer of the local union. He had been a municipal councilor in Thierville and sat on Codecom in Verdun. Passionate about football, Christian, nicknamed "Chocolat", had played in the clubs of Verdun, Thierville and in corporate football at the CHV and the City of Verdun.
https://www.estrepublicain.fr/societe/2022/03/28/deces-de-christian-laurent
SPAIN
Teachers, after the sudden death of a student in Malaga: “We want health personnel in educational centers”
April 1, 2022
Last Monday a 12-year-old student at the Sierra de Mijas Institute (Málaga) died suddenly during recess. The teachers and a nurse who passed near the center attended to the minor after collapsing, but he died without being able to revive him.
While awaiting the result of the autopsy that rules out previous pathologies and despite the fact that the student immediately had all the help available, this fateful case has recalled the historic demand of the educational community to have a school nurse, a figure that advances at a snail’s pace in the Spanish educational system despite the fact that the pandemic has consolidated its importance.
GREECE
Passing of Father Antonios Papathanasiou, 47, RIP
March 31, 2022
The untimely passing of Fr. Antonios Papathanasiou is being mourned worldwide by everyone whose lives he touched in his 47 years. Fr. Antonios fell asleep in the Lord in Athens on March 29, 2022, following heart complications.
https://orthodoxtimes.com/passing-of-fr-antonios-papathanasiou/
RUSSIA
Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation died in Omsk
April 3, 2022
On Sunday, April 3, 2022, the Ministry of Health of the Omsk Region reported that on the eve of April 2, the Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation Sergey Orlov suddenly died. The Omsk doctor died on the 65th year of the life.
According to the ministry, the Honored Doctor of Russia devoted more than 40 years of his life to medicine, from 1990 to 2010 he headed the Kalachinsky CRH, then worked in a clinical oncology dispensary. He was appointed Chief Physician of the Omsk Central District Hospital in 2013.
"He was awarded the medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II degree," the Regional Ministry of Health explains.
No cause of death reported.
BRAZIL
Globo affiliate journalist Paganelli dies at 42
March 30, 2022
Journalist Jocelito Paganelli, from TV TEM, an affiliate of Rede Globo in the interior of São Paulo, died this Tuesday (29). The 42-year-old communicator suffered a sudden illness at his home in São José do Rio Preto. Doctors suspect that Paganelli was the victim of a massive heart attack.
Helena – 6 Year Old Girl Dies Unexpectedly After 2nd Pfizer Vaccine
March 30, 2022
Helena was only 6 years old.
She took the first dose of the Pfizer COVID vaccine on January 21, 2022, and the second dose in March 2022.
Helena had a congenital heart defect from birth.
She died unexpectedly on March 29, 2022.
VENEZUELA
Venezuelan actor Marcos Campos, 66, died; the artist, with more than 30 years of career, was retired from television and had focused his career on the world of theater
April 3, 2022
The Venezuelan actor Marcos Campos died during the early hours of this Sunday, April 3 at the age of 66. It is presumed that the cause of death could have been a heart attack, journalist Santiago Gutiérrez reported.
During his outstanding career of more than 30 years, Campos participated in a large number of dramatic productions both on the now defunct Radio Caracas Televisión (RCTV) and on Venevisión.
After the news of Campos' death was known, social network users expressed their sorrow at his death, which they described as unexpected. They also remembered some of the characters he immortalized on the small screen.
https://eldiario.com/2022/04/03/murio-actor-venezolano-marcos-campos/
GUYANA
Mike’s Pharmacy closed until further notice
April 2, 2022
Following the sudden death of its owner, Lakeram ‘Mike’ Singh, Mike’s Pharmacy on the East Coast of Demerara was yesterday closed to business until further notice.
Stabroek News visited the pharmacy where a notice was seen pinned on the gate stating that it was closed for business until further notice. Staff were seen inside grieving and comforting each other.
Singh passed away in Florida on Thursday while playing cricket.
In a statement on Thursday night, the Georgetown Softball Cricket League Inc. (GSCL) said that Singh was leading his side in their second preliminary round match of the Florida Cup 2022 when he collapsed on the field after bowling his spell.
He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where he later died.
https://www.stabroeknews.com/2022/04/02/news/guyana/mikes-pharmacy-closed-until-further-notice/
INDIA
Last week two other Indian students died during their exams:
Class 10 student dies while taking science exam in Gujarat’s Kheda district
April 5, 2022
A Class 10 student was rushed to the hospital after his health deteriorated while appearing for his science exam at a school in Limbasi village of Kheda district in Gujarat on Monday. The student, however, was later declared dead by the doctors.
The student identified as Sneh Bhoi, a resident of Matar in Kheda district, had reached the examination center in Limbasi on Monday to appear for his science exam.
Sneh was handicapped and it was around 10.30 AM that his health suddenly deteriorated in the class room while taking his exam.
Subsequently, the class teacher called the 108 medical team, following which the student was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead by the doctors.
Earlier this year, during the Class 10 and 12 examinations, two students died in an ongoing examination due to a heart attack. While one case was from Ahmedabad, another came to the fore in Navsari.
No age noted.
"How Can He Die Suddenly?": Maharashtra Minister On Aryan Khan Case Witness; Prabhakar Sail, 37, died at his house in Mumbai's Chembur on Friday evening.
April 2, 2022
New Delhi: The death of Prabhakar Sail - an independent witness of the Narcotics Control Bureau in the drugs-on-cruise case involving Aryan Khan - will be probed, said Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil.
"How could such a strong and healthy man die suddenly?" said the minister, informing the state Director General of Police will investigate the case.
Sail, 37, died at his house in Mumbai's Chembur on Friday evening. His lawyer Tushar Khandare confirmed that Sail died after he suffered a heart attack and that his family members do not suspect any foul play.
CHINA
Railway policeman, 58, dies on the job
April 1, 2022
"I will remain in my post to ensure passenger safety," Dong Qinwei, an officer with the Harbin railway public security bureau in Heilongjiang province, pledged at a symposium on Spring Festival transportation on January 14.
However, the 58-year-old died suddenly the same day on his way back to work. First aid rescuers were unable to save him.
Dong worked at the police station at Harbin's A'chengbei railway station. He became a police officer in 1988, and had worked in different positions at both the Harbin railway station's police station and the bureau's criminal investigation detachment.
As Dong pledged, he had spent the last 34 years keeping people safe. According to colleagues, regardless of his job, Dong's enthusiasm for work never diminished.
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202204/01/WS6246dd0ba310fd2b29e54bd7.html
‘Give us the truth’: family protests outside kindergarten after sudden death of 5-year-old boy
April 4, 2022
In early March, a family was seen standing in front of a kindergarten in eastern China with a banner that read, “give us the truth, and justice for our child”.
They were protesting because they wanted to find out the truth behind the death of a five-year-old boy named Zhao, who died unexpectedly during his kindergarten lunch break on March 2 in Anhui province in eastern China.
The boy’s mother, surnamed Liu, who was holding a portrait of her son, believed the true cause of Zhao’s death had been obscured, according to Btime.com.
According to the autopsy report released on March 15, the cause of death was sudden pulmonary edema, a condition caused by excess fluid in the lungs. But the autopsy also said there had been no inflammation, poisoning, or underlying heart conditions, which are common causes of the disease.
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/social-welfare/article/3172793/give-us-truth-family-protests-outside
AUSTRALIA
Double-vaxxed Covid patient in their 30s DIES with the virus despite having no underlying health conditions - as half a million Aussies fight infections
April 3, 2022
A double-vaccinated Covid patient in their 30s has died with the virus despite having no underlying health conditions.
The patient was one of 17 people to die after becoming infected with the virus in NSW over the past two days.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10682739/Covid-Australia-Double-vaccinated-patient-30s-DIES-half-million-Aussies-battle-virus.html
MALAYSIA
Goalie, 57, collapses on football pitch and dies in emergency ward
April 4, 2022
Kota Kinabalu - A man collapsed and subsequently died during a football match at the Penampang sports complex near here on Sunday (April 3) evening.
The 57-year-old, who was playing as goalkeeper, was said to have lost consciousness halfway through the game at around 6pm.
His teammates who went to his aid said later that they still detected a pulse at the time.
Penampang OCPD Deputy Supt Mohd Haris Ibrahim said firemen who arrived at the scene performed cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on the victim before sending him to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital emergency ward.
“The victim was, however, pronounced dead while receiving emergency treatment at the hospital,” he said in a statement on Monday (April 4).
He said the cause of death was still unknown and the victim’s body had been sent to the Hospital Forensics Department for a post-mortem.
“The case is being classified as a Sudden Death Report for now,” DSP Mohd Haris said.
NIGERIA
Nollywood comedian, ‘Dejo’ Tunfulu, 49, is dead
April 1, 2022
Nollywood has yet been thrown into mourning as Yoruba actor, Dejo Tunfulu is confirmed dead.
The news was broken by several colleagues of the late actor as they mourn him on their Instagram pages.
The late Yoruba actor recently reportedly suffered unexpected bleeding on the set of his new movie.
However, the cause of death of Kunle Mac-Tokunbo popularly known as Dejo Tunfulu cannot be ascertained at press time.
Meanwhile Nollywood thespians have reacting to the sudden death of Mr Dejo Tunfulu.
Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria said he was shocked at the news of Adetokunbo’s death.
According to him, he saw him at a party four days ago.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/nollywood-comedian-dejo-tunfulu-is-dead/
Video : Pastor Slumps And Die[s] While Preaching [At] Pulpit
April 4, 2022
A Pastor by the name Oluwole Ogunnusi has slumped and died while preaching on the pulpit
CKN News gathered that incident occurred at Abeokuta on Sunday 3rd April 2022.
The Pastor who was preaching in Yoruba while an interpreter was translating in English Language suddenly slumped midway into the service
His last words were words of admonitions for those engaging in rituals and " blood sucking " whom he said would go to hell .
As he was making his way back to the pulpit stand he suddenly slumped
CKN News gathered he was confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital
https://www.cknnigeria.com/2022/04/video-pastor-slumps-and-died-while.html
AMERICAN SAMOA
Family claims woman named first COVID death, did not die from virus
April 4, 2022
Pago Pago, American Samoa — The children of a 54-year-old woman from Pago Pago whose family claims she was falsely designated as American Samoa’s first COVID-19 casualty, is calling on the LBJ Tropical Medical Center to revisit her medical records and give an accurate report about their mother’s cause of death.
Speaking to the Samoa News last week, Live Malu, one of the deceased woman’s daughters said the hospital has informed the family they can’t visit their mother at the morgue nor can they open her casket on the day of her burial due to the fact that her mother died from COVID-19.
According to the daughter, her mother did not die of COVID-19 but died from heart failure inside their family’s house in Pago Pago.
A police report states that the woman died from multiple comorbidities, and doesn’t note COVID-19 as the culprit.
“My mother died at our home in Pago Pago and she died from heart failure, not COVID-19,” the daughter claimed.
“All we’re asking for is to be allowed to visit our mother at the morgue so that we can say goodbye to her before she is laid to rest, but we are denied,” Ms. Malu said.
She further stated, “The idea that the hospital restrains us from seeing our mother for the last time before she is laid to rest is an insult to our family.”
Due to the fact the woman died at her Pago Pago residence, a thorough investigation was conducted by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to determine the cause of death on Mar. 8 (6 days after the woman died).
The investigation revealed the deceased was officially pronounced dead by Dr. De Leone Joselito at 1:18 p.m on Mar. 2 at the ER.
She died from multiple comorbidities. Investigators also learned from Dr. De Leone that the deceased tested positive after a swab test was taken at the ER when she arrived. The deceased had a medical history.
Also mentioned in the DPS report was that Dr. De Leone did not recommend that the officers examine the body due to the deceased having tested positive for COVID.
Observation and examination of the deceased’s body revealed no signs of injuries, bruises, or marks that may involve criminal activity. Therefore, investigators determined that foul play was not a factor in the death.
DPS then recommended that the deceased’s body be released to the family for funeral arrangements.
The letter from the Attorney General Fainu’ulelei Falefatu Ala’ilima-Utu to the Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Iotamo Saleapaga — a copy of which was given to Samoa News — reveals the authorization for release of the body back to her family for burial.
Fainu’ulelei stated in his Mar. 10 letter to Dr. Saleapaga that the DPS investigation involving the death of the deceased had been completed.
“There was no foul play involved. The corpse of the above subject may be released back to family members for burial,” the letter said.
https://www.samoanews.com/local-news/family-claims-woman-named-first-covid-death-did-not-die-virus
In memory of those who "died suddenly" worldwide, March 29-April 4
"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984
Thank you for doing this. A student at my university was found dead in his sleep. Two other students told me about heart problems that came up out of nowhere.