In memory of those who "died suddenly" in the United Kingdom, June 28-July 4
Scottish cricket/football great Andy Goram; former soccer pro Gary Pearson; a second doctor at a London hospital, two mums-of-four, a "healthy girl, 16" died in her sleep, a lot of dads, & many more
UNITED KINGDOM
Andy Goram, Scotland's last dual cricket and football international, dies aged 58
July 2, 2022
Andy Goram, the former Scotland and Rangers goalkeeper, and the last man to play for his country in both cricket and football, has died at the age of 58 after a short battle with cancer. As a left-handed batter, wicketkeeper and right-arm medium-paced bowler, Goram grew up as a keen league cricketer in the Saddleworth League in Oldham. However, his opportunities to play at a higher level were limited by his football career, and effectively ended with his £1 million transfer from Hibernian to Rangers in 1991, when his new manager, Walter Smith, ordered him to focus exclusively on football.
Goram announced in April that he had been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, and had been given six months to live. Known simply as "The Goalie", in a 2001 poll of Rangers fans, he was named as the greatest goalkeeper in the club's history.
Second Queen Elizabeth Hospital doctor dies after telling how 'pandemic took its toll'; Vaishnavi Kumar, 35, described as 'kind and devoted' following her death just two weeks after Andrew Haldane, 45, found dead in woodland
June 29, 2022
Tributes have been paid to a 'kind and devoted' doctor who worked at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital after she died suddenly. The tragic death of Dr Vaishnavi Kumar comes just two-weeks after the passing of another doctor from the same city hospital.
Dr Kumar, 35, had previously told how the pandemic had "taken its toll" on the NHS profession in the West Midlands. The medic, who specialised in diabetes and endocrinology - hormone-related diseases - was described as a "much-loved and highly respected doctor, friend and colleague" by her hospital Trust.
The tragedy comes just a fortnight after the death of QE doctor Andrew Haldane who went missing after leaving work. The 45-year-old consultant anaesthetist was discovered dead in woodland in the remote Worcestershire countryside on June 8. [Haldane committed suicide: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birmingham-hospital-doctor-under-great-24263145]
No cause of death reported.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/second-queen-elizabeth-hospital-doctor-24346720
Healthy girl, 16, died 'out of the blue' in her sleep at home in Dagenham after her heart 'stopped beating'
June 29, 2022
A teenager died suddenly in her sleep at her family home in Dagenham after her heart “simply stopped beating”, an inquest has heard. Amy Forde-Jury, 16, was last seen by her mum on the evening of November 22, 2021, when she appeared perfectly well, but she was found unresponsive in her bedroom the following morning.
Despite a lengthy post-mortem which involved a number of tests, a cause of death has not been ascertained, and her death has been ruled as a sudden adult death, which could have been caused by an irregular beat of the heart. An inquest at Waltham Forest Coroners Court on June 17 heard that this type of arrhythmia occurs “simply out of the blue”, without any signs or symptoms appearing beforehand.
Prior to her death, Amy had had no significant medical treatment, aside from being diagnosed with asthma in 2019 and suffering heartburn in 2013 when she was a young child. The evening before she had passed away, she had given her mum Tanya “no reason” to believe she was unwell, before retiring to her bedroom.
Acting Senior Coroner Dr Graeme Irvine summarised: “It was only the following morning, a typical busy morning in that household where everybody is getting ready to go out, that Tanya had the tragic finding of her daughter unresponsive in bed. It seems to me that Tanya did everything she could, emergency services were called and attended swiftly but unfortunately there was very little they could do, and despite their best efforts, Amy could not be resuscitated and she was declared deceased.”
Following a number of tests, including toxicology, microbiology and examining samples from the liver, spleen and kidney, the consultant pathologist could find no “illness, injury or condition” which could have contributed to her death. Dr Simi George explained: “In these circumstances, we’d have essentially a negative post-mortem examination. We had no positive findings, nothing that we could see was a naturally occurring process, and in the past maybe one would have called this unascertained.”
https://www.mylondon.news/news/east-london-news/healthy-girl-16-died-out-24349492
Two mums-of-four “died suddenly”:
Mum-of-four suddenly dies days after returning from holiday - weeks after telling doctors of chest pains
June 30, 2022
The family of a mother-of-four who died suddenly, after coming back from holiday, have paid tribute to her. Jennifer Moseley collapsed at her farm shortly after milking the cows.
Her husband David explained that she had told doctors she was having chest pains two weeks before her tragic and sudden death. The doctors thought she had strained a muscle. David and Jennifer went on a mini-break to Llandudno when her health improved, Stoke on Trent Live reports.
The 48-year-old said: "She was across the yard, looking after her horses, she loved horses. Somebody came on to the farm and she went up to them as she does with anyone. She said she felt unwell, turned around to go in and just collapsed on the yard.
“A fortnight before she died she had been unwell. She had pains in her chest but the doctor said she’d hurt a muscle in her chest. The doctors gave her a blood test but they should have given her a scan. I don’t know what they missed, she had so much pain she could hardly stand up. She was delirious.
“They gave her some painkillers and when she came home she got better and better. We had just been to Llandudno for two days. She didn’t feel unwell on the holiday. She looked radiant to be honest. She always did do no matter what she was doing."
No age or cause of death reported.
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/mum-four-suddenly-dies-days-24361369
Tributes to Sowerby Bridge mum-of-four who 'lived for her children' after sudden death at just 38
July 4, 2022
Donna Taylor, 38, was devoted to her four children, said her family. She died last week after complaining of a sore head and then collapsing as she was taking her five-year-old to school. Despite paramedics working for an hour to try to help her, she could not be saved. Her family have been told she suffered a brain haemorrhage.
Family member Kealy Smith said: "She lived for her children. You never saw her without a child. Everything she did was for them." Donna grew up in Sowerby Bridge and went to Ryburn High School. Donna had been suffering from headaches and high blood pressure but her death was sudden and a complete shock.
Heartbreak as young dad dies playing football, leaving behind his 'soulmate' and one-year-old son
July 1, 2022
A young family have been left without the “best dad in the world” after he died suddenly while playing football with friends. Osahon Osawe, who was fit and healthy and had no known underlying conditions, suffered an unexpected cardiac arrest on Thursday, May 26. The 31-year-old had only been on the pitch at Wreake Valley Academy, in Syston, for 25 minutes when he collapsed.
His partner Charlotte Russell, 28, told LeicestershireLive emergency medics tried to “bring him back” for almost two hours. “It had just been a normal day,” she said. Os, as he was lovingly known by friends and family, had dinner with Charlotte and their one-year-old son, Tobias, before he left for his regular game with pals. “He’d fed and washed Tobias and then left and never came back,” Charlotte said. "He just died, immediately. It’s the most heart-breaking, tragic thing to ever happen - we had only just started our lives.”
No cause of death reported.
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/young-dad-dies-playing-football-7278799
Devastated son pays tribute to 'unbelievably loved' taxi driver who died suddenly
July 1, 2022
A heartbroken son has paid tribute to his "unbelievably loved" dad who died suddenly at the age of 61. Beloved dad and grandad Keith Frazer died at home in Rhyl [Wales] on June 25, after telling family members he felt unwell.
The dad-of-four went to bed for a lie down at around 6pm but was found unconscious and not breathing at around 6.30pm. Keith's son Jordan said paramedics were called to the family's Rhyl home, but he sadly died at 7.30pm.
Milnsbridge dad who died suddenly among this week's funeral notices in the Huddersfield Examiner
July 2, 2022
A 54-year-old Milnsbridge dad is among the deaths announced this week in the Huddersfield Examiner.
Steven Edward Blackburn died suddenly at home on June 27, leaving behind his heartbroken family and friends. Mr Blackburn was described as a "special friend to many" and a "much loved son, brother, dad and uncle".
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/milnsbridge-dad-who-died-suddenly-among-this-weeks-funeral-notices-in-the-huddersfield-examiner/ar-AAZ8ogp
Family's heartbreak as Cleckheaton man dies less than a month after devastating diagnosis
July 1, 2022
Tributes have been paid to Cleckheaton man Michael Brame who tragically died after battling a rare form of cancer and sepsis. Michael died on June 23 after his life support machine was switched off. The 29-year-old had been diagnosed with sepsis in May and was receiving treatment at the Intensive care units at St James's University Hospital in Leeds.
He was later diagnosed with Anaplastic large-cell lymphoma - a rare type of blood cancer, days before his death. Doctors told the family that there was no treatment that could keep him alive. His brother, Robert King said his family and friends have been left in shock following his death. Michael, who was autistic, has been described as a “much loved and lovely man” who will be missed by his family and friends.
https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/familys-heartbreak-cleckheaton-man-dies-24363001
Investigation underway after man's body and containers of potentially hazardous material found at house in Brierfield
July 3, 2022
Police were called to the house in Hartington Street, Brierfield, at around 3.20 pm to reports of a sudden death. Emergency services discovered a body, believed to be that of a man aged in his 30s, whose death is currently being treated as non-suspicious.
Det Insp Iain Czapowski, of Lancashire Police, said: “We attended the address and sadly found the body of a man, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time. On attendance at the address we also found a potentially hazardous material, however this is contained and is not believed to pose any danger to the wider public. A cordon is in place around the address as a precaution and the material is being removed by specialist officers. A joint investigation with the fire service is now underway to establish the exact circumstances and the findings will be passed to the coroner in due course.”
Haslingden Health Centre shut down after "sudden death" of man inside
July 4, 2022
A man has died inside Haslingden Health Centre, police have said after the centre was closed earlier today. Shortly before 8 am, Lancashire Constabulary were called to a "sudden death" at the centre in Manchester Road, Haslingden. A spokesperson for the force said: "We were called around 7.45 am today (Monday, July 4) to a report of a sudden death at the Haslingden Health Centre in Manchester Road, Haslingden. Emergency services attended with the body of a man, found inside the building. He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner in due course."
No age reported.
IOPC referral as man dies in police custody after Truro incident
July 3, 2022
A man has suddenly died after an incident which took place in Truro during the early hours of this morning (July 3). At around 2.20 am officers from Devon and Cornwall Police were called to reports of a disturbance. Police say a man was located and arrested before he became unwell at the scene, where officers immediately administered emergency treatment. The ambulance was called however, despite best efforts, the man was declared deceased at the scene. His next-of-kin have been informed. Devon and Cornwall Police has made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following the death of the man, and is fully co-operating with its enquiries.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/iopc-referral-man-dies-police-7287458
Note the propaganda:
Hundreds attend funeral of teenage footballer who died after cardiac arrest on the pitch
June 29, 2022
Hundreds of people have gathered in Nottingham to pay tribute to a teenage footballer who collapsed and later died following a cardiac arrest during a football match.
Samuel Akwasi, who was 13-years-old, died while playing for his club FC Cavaliers under-13s on the 7th May 2022.
Samuel's coach Everton Richards says more defibrillators should be installed in public places, and need to be readily available and accessible
According to the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young, every week in the UK, around 12 young people (under the age of 35) die suddenly from a previously undiagnosed heart condition.
80% of these deaths will occur with no prior symptoms.
Engineer, 27, died from blood clot on brain days after first Covid jab, inquest hears
July 1, 2022
A 27-year-old engineer died from a blood clot on his brain days after his first Covid jab, an inquest has been told.
Jack Last died on 20 April 2021, exactly three weeks after he was given a coronavirus vaccine on 30 March.
An inquest heard he suffered headaches and vomiting a week after having the jab, the BBC reported.
A CT scan was carried out on 10 April, which revealed Mr Last had a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis - a blood clot.
He had surgery and treatment but died at Addenbrooke’s Hospital on 20 April last year.
Mr Last, from Stowmarket, Suffolk, enjoyed canyoning and bungee jumping and was previously described as “fit as ever”.
His sister Jasmine Last said the family had instructed solicitors to lead inquest proceedings on their behalf.
Last year, Ms Last said she believed her brother’s death was linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine.
She told a reporter: “We’re waiting for the post-mortem results and the inquest date to be confirmed – but we do believe that his death was linked to the vaccine.
“It was very unusual for Jack to feel unwell at all. To my knowledge, he had never had a day off work due to illness.”
The inquest, at Suffolk Coroners’ Court, was adjourned pending a pre-inquest review.
Inquest begins into man’s death days after vaccine
July 2, 2022
An inquest into the death of a 27-year-old Stonham Aspal adventurer and engineer, who was described by his sister as having a “unique connection with everyone he met”, has opened. Suffolk Coroners’ Court heard on June 24, that Jack Last died at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge from a blood clot on April 20 last year – days after having the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.
Opening the inquest into his death, coroner Nigel Parsley noted that Mr Last had received the vaccine on March 30.
Jack Last also enjoyed riding his motorbike, camping, taking his family on long walks and completing challenges, such as Tough Mudder, with his friends. Jack Last also enjoyed riding his motorbike, camping, taking his family on long walks and completing challenges, such as Tough Mudder, with his friends.
Within days, he developed a headache, began uncontrollably vomiting and visited West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds on April 9, where he was diagnosed with cerebral thrombosis. After being admitted to hospital, where his condition deteriorated, he was then transferred to Addenbrooke’s, where he died.
Following his death, his sister Jaz paid tribute to her brother, saying "he had a unique connection with everyone and always had a plan for his next adventure.” He worked as an agricultural service engineer at Claas and worked for the company for six months in New Zealand in 2015, where he enjoyed exploring the island. “He managed to fit in so much, including canoeing, canyoning, going in a shark cage, bungee jumping, the world’s longest zip wire, and saw AC/DC live,” said Jaz.
After that, his thirst for travel, which also saw him gain his US pilot’s licence and go to California to fly over the Golden Gate Bridge, saw him employed by the British Antarctic Survey in Antarctica, where he drove a traverse system to drop off scientific equipment.
https://www.dissexpress.co.uk/news/inquest-begins-into-man-s-death-days-after-vaccine-9262018/
‘Hero’ Accrington Arndale Centre security guard dies aged 55
July 3, 2022
Tributes have been paid to a ‘hero’ shopping centre security guard who has died suddenly aged 55. Munir Qureshi worked at Accrington Arndale and died following a cardiac arrest. He had been working at the centre for 17 years and was a well-known face to shoppers in the town.
A family statement sent by his daughter Sadaf read: "He was hardworking, kind, polite, intelligent and pure hearted. He always passed everyone with a smile and had genuine love for everyone. He knew many people and was well known and respected in the community. If anybody could help, my dad would help. He was our best friend and the best dad anyone could ask for. We are eternally grateful for everything he did for us and hope to make him proud."
Tributes paid to supermarket employee Michael Morgan (23) who died suddenly in Tyrone
July 4, 2022
Tributes have been paid to Co Tyrone man Michael Morgan who died suddenly after becoming unwell while at work at Newell Stores in Coalisland on Monday morning. A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) said that they received a 999 call at 8.35 am on Monday morning. Two emergency crews were dispatched to the incident and, following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, one patient was taken to Criagavon Area Hospital.
The supermarket at the Lineside in the town was closed on Monday morning in response to the incident. Local GAA club Edendork GAC said they were “shocked and saddened” to hear of Michael's death.
No cause of death reported.
Splott: Man's death in Cardiff park 'unexplained'
July 2, 2022
Police are appealing for information following the "sudden and unexplained" death of a man in a city park. The 30-year-old man was found in Moorland Park, in the Splott area of Cardiff, at about 13:15 BST on Friday. He was found in the nature trail area of the park, and his next of kin have been informed. South Wales Police are requesting that anyone with information contact the force.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-62024666
LOROS fundraiser, 58, collapses and dies 20 miles from end of 1,000-mile cycle ride
[LOROS is a hospice serving Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.]
June 29, 2022
Tributes have been paid to fundraiser John Holubjowsky, 58, who died from a heart attack on the final day of a two-week charity ride from Land's End to John o' Groats. John, who ran his own electrical engineering business and lived in Stoney Stanton, near Hinckley, had set off on the 1,000-mile trip on June 7.
Shortly after he began the final leg of the trip to the most north-easterly point of Scotland on June 18 he fell off his bike, suffering a heart attack. Others taking part in the ride rushed to help, along with police and paramedics, who kept up the effort to revive him for about 45 minutes.
John leaves his wife, Keeley, their daughters Lottie and Ella and their granddaughter Lawrie-May. Keeley, 51, said her husband had never had any heart problems in the past.
John had also ran the London Marathon for LOROS in the past. He ran several marathons and half-marathons and had switched to cycling challenges due to a knee problem.
She said John had been enjoying the ride from the bottom tip of Cornwall to the north of Scotland, which involved about 10 cyclists riding for various causes. She said: "He had 30 miles to do on the very last day of the ride and was about 10 miles in when he was seen to fall off his bike.
"They could immediately see something was wrong and they started CPR. The police came and took over and then the ambulance came. They carried on trying to save him for about 45 minutes but he was gone.
"He had been training for the ride since Christmas and had been so excited. He phoned me every night while he was away and he said how good it felt to be doing the ride. He was on a real high and finding the cycling fine."
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/loros-fundraiser-58-collapses-dies-7267201
Tributes paid to a popular football manager and ex-professional Gary Pearson after death aged 45
July 1, 2022
Team mates have spoken of their shock following the sudden death of former footballer Gary Pearson at just 45 from a suspected heart attack.
The former Darlington FC player was looking forward to starting his new role as the manager of Billingham Town FC, and was well known throughout the North East having played for and managed a number of clubs.
Club chairman Kevin Close said that everyone at the Teesside club was grieving following the news that Gary had died at home on Thursday.
He said: "He was so fit and healthy, we are just in shock. A couple of weeks ago he had a heart attack while on the pitch and was taken to James Cook Hospital. They put a stent in and he was expected to make a full recovery."He was at home, relaxing like he was told to do, for a few weeks. He said he was feeling unwell and collapsed in the house."Kevin said the ambulance crew arrived within a few minutes, but despite their best efforts Gary passed away.
A mysterious accident:
Motorcyclist dies after 'crashing into traffic island' in Sidcup
June 30, 2022
A man has died following a serious crash near Dartford. Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision after a motorcyclist was found injured in North Cray Road, in Sidcup. Officers came across the man at approximately 6.30 pm on Wednesday (June 29) and immediately provided first aid. The London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance Service attended. However, despite their best efforts, the rider – a man believed to be aged in his 30s – was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed, Met Police has confirmed.
A Met Police spokesperson added: "At this early stage, it is not believed that any other vehicles were involved and that the motorcycle may have collided with a traffic island. Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit based at Catford are investigating this matter."
https://www.kentlive.news/news/kent-news/motorcyclist-dies-after-crashing-traffic-7275087
Nottinghamshire Police statement after woman found dead in Sneinton house
July 1, 2022
A woman has been found dead at a property in Sneinton. Emergency services were called to a house on Sneinton Boulevard at around 1.55 pm on Thursday (June 30). The house was cordoned off and police said a woman in her 40s had died suddenly. Nottinghamshire Police have confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Jennifer Carrick – a woman who loved company
July 1, 2022
A woman with a wide circle of friends, who was fun to be with and loved company, died suddenly at the age of 71. Jennifer Carrick, of White Ox Way, Penrith, was born in Wigton in 1951, but moved to Penrith at a young age and attended St Catherine’s Primary School. She met husband David at a rugby club dance and they married in 1977 at St. Catherine’s Church, Penrith, and lived initially at Petteril Road.
As for many people, the COVID pandemic was a struggle for Jennifer, as she loved going out and had a wide circle of friends whose company she really missed. “She was fun to be with, had a cheeky smile, and always had a reply for people,” said Dave, to whom she described herself as “your wife, your best friend and your taxi driver!”
No cause of death reported.
https://cwherald.com/obituaries/jennifer-carrick-a-woman-who-loved-company/
David Picton
June 28, 2022
David died recently, suddenly but peaceful. He spent over 30 years as a fisherman all over the world followed by various other jobs before eventually retiring from tesco. He loved his rugby and gardening which he did a lot of in these covid times. The funeral service took place at the crematorium, Narberth.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/announcements/deaths/deaths/20242408.David_Picton/
Aren’t these great vaccines?
They give you the disease they purport to prevent.
They also give you lots of other diseases.
They often kill you.
They make billions for the assholes who sell them.
They bankrupt nations and impoversh millions.
As Mark just noted in another post, the number of 'sudden death' reports has been steadily growing and it's getting harder to cover everything. I've spotted 2 more reports - both from St Helens UK:
1) "Heartbreak as St Helens woman dies suddenly on holiday in Turkey"
"A 42-YEAR-OLD woman tragically passed away while celebrating her dream job with her husband in Turkey. Despite having no prior health issues, Kate Thornton died of a suspected cardiac arrest on Tuesday, June 28, while on holiday in Turkey."
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/20257905.heartbreak-st-helens-woman-dies-suddenly-holiday-turkey/
2) "Heartbreak as Leigh East rugby player dies on holiday in Cyprus"
"A 21-YEAR-OLD man has tragically died while on holiday in Cyprus. Ben Woods, from Lowton, is believed to have drowned after an accident on a family holiday yesterday (Tuesday, July 5). Leigh East Rugby League Club, where Ben has played since he was a young boy, announced the news of his untimely passing this morning."
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/20260801.heartbreak-leigh-east-rugby-player-dies-holiday-cyprus/