In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil and Argentina, May 1-May 8, 2023
Bullfighter Rafael Ortega; Brazilian rocker Rita Lee, David Miranda (husband of journalist Glenn Greenwald), comedian Eraldo Fontiny; Argentine journalist Virginia Navarro; & more
MEXICO
Bullfighter and politician Rafael Ortega dies in the US, after he was intubated in the hospital due to a heart attack
May 8, 2023
On Monday, the death of the Tlaxcaltecan bullfighter, Rafael Ortega Blancas, was announced in a hospital in the United States (EU), after he remained hospitalized for several days as a result of a heart attack. This fact was confirmed by people close to the bullfighter and politician from Tlaxcal, who made it known that he was kept in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), intubated and waiting for him to react by himself, but finally this afternoon he lost his life. On May 5, it was reported that Rafael Ortega was in serious health, after he suffered a fainting spell after participating in an athletic race in Utah in the United States. He was 53.
Two killed in “vaxxidents”:
Distressing fatal accident
May 8, 2023
Miguel Alemán - Many doubts and questions, in addition to great consternation, have arisen in relation to the fatal car accident that led to the tragic death of a teenage carwasher who was driving a van at excessive speed, which ended up overturned and destroyed on Los Aldamas Avenue in this town. As for the causes of the strong collision, there are more doubts and questions than answers, because the great speed that the van was doing was is very impressive, it was completely runaway and without any control. There are several hypotheses, one of them in the sense that the teenager suffered from a certain degree of malnutrition and could have suffered a possible heart attack due to his health problems, while driving and therefore, activated the entire accelerator, triggering the incident. There is also the version that the fatal accident could have been caused by a mechanical failure of the truck.
No cause of death reported.
Driver dies after suffering a cardiac arrest on Felix U Gomez Avenue
May 5, 2023
A man on board a Chevrolet 1500 pickup truck died after he allegedly suffered a cardiac arrest on Felix U Gomez Avenue, at its intersection with Adolfo Prieto Avenue, in downtown Monterrey. According to preliminary information, it transpires that the man was driving his van when he suffered a cardiac arrest, a situation that led him to crash into a Toyota Yaris-type vehicle at the left-side rear door. Subsequently, the van crashed into a pension promotion trailer of the Mexican Social Security Institute. Paramedics from the Red Cross arrived at the scene, who confirmed the death of the man, approximately 60 to 70 years old; however, the identity of the man has not been released so far.
Seven “died suddenly” from heart attacks:
He keeled over and died on the road
May 8, 2023
The person between 25 and 30 years of age was heading, authorities presume, to his house, walking on Aristotle Boulevard; however, when he was near the corner with Peñas Altas Street, he collapsed and was lying on the ground. People who observed the man falling approached to see if they could help him; however, when they noticed that he was unconscious and unresponsive, they called for medical assistance. It should be mentioned that initially it had been reported as a road accident, because there were those who believed that the deceased had been hit by a car, but it was not so. The paramedics who came to his aid could only determine that the male had already ceased to exist, apparently due to a heart attack. Later, people close to the deceased arrived, identified him and lamenting his loss.
Elderly man dies in the Park of the Alameda de Tepic while walking his dog
May 7, 2023
A 76-year-old man lost his life this Sunday afternoon while walking his dog in the Alameda Park. The victim was identified by the name of José Manuel Martir Peña, who was left lying in a planter, while his faithful companion was left sitting at the side of his feet. When paramedics arrived, they confirmed that he no longer had vital signs, and detailed that the possible cause of his death was due to a heart attack.
Man dies in the street from a suspected heart attack
May 5, 2023
Minutes after 06:00 on Thursday, Civil Protection personnel moved to the Sayula highway, near the entrance to the El Huapinol subdivision in Cintalapa, after receiving the report of a person lying on a public road. When the rescuers arrived, they observed the man and immediately examined him and confirmed that he no longer had vital signs, so they cordoned off the area. Later, the Municipal Police and the State Preventive Police arrived and collected data with a relative who said that the deceased was named Cuberto and that he was 67 years old and lived in the Guadalupe neighborhood. Witnesses commented that the individual was riding a motorcycle but fell backwards, presumably due to a sudden cardiac arrest.
Mourning at the National Inauguration of Veterans Football
May 5, 2023
Guerrero football is in mourning. The death of the player Gonzalo Renteria Lujano is confirmed, who suffered a heart attack. The Guerrero player was a player in the category 65 and over in the National Football that is played in Culiacán. Guerrero had two goals, and already had two victories, when this unfortunate fact took place. He was playing the second day (morning) when Guerrero faced Obregón. The player had left the court because he was feeling unwell, but returned to action despite the warning that engulfed him in his system.
A man falls struck by a heart attack in the center of Acaponeta
May 3, 2023
A man identified as Trinidad, 66 years old, was walking through the center of Acaponeta when, without any apparent cause, he fell to the ground unconscious and no longer responded to external stimuli, which is why witnesses asked for the support of the authorities who, upon arrival at the scene of the event, detected that he no longer had vital signs. Minutes later a young man arrived who said he was Trinidad's nephew, and that the man did not suffer from illnesses except for a minor operation, so he is unable to suggest a possible cause of this sudden death. The paramedics who attended to the victim, pointed out that the symptoms pointed to a possible heart attack, however they left the conclusions for the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Bajío Half Marathon runner in León suffers cardiac arrest and dies in hospital
May 1, 2023
It was on the morning of Sunday, April 30th that the Bajío Half Marathon was held in the city of León, where unfortunately a man identified as “Miguel N”, lost his life while participating, this because of a cardiac arrest. The testimonies indicate that he was jogging and began to slow down when he felt unwell, then stopped completely when he felt a pain in his chest and fell on his knees. The athlete died at the hospital, where he had been transferred after collapsing on the way.
Young man dies of probable heart attack
May 1, 2023
A young man died after fainting on San Isidro sports field. In the Siglo XXI recreational area, located at the intersection of Senderos de Valladolid and Monte Blanco streets, the body of a man between 20 and 25 years old was left. It is known that the person died of natural causes, probably from a heart attack. Agents of the State Prosecutor's Office and Semefo arrived at the scene to transfer the body to their facilities and determine the causes of his death.
COLOMBIA
General Alberto Rico died, he was the commander of the National Training Center
May 6, 2023
He was admitted to the Military Hospital in Bogotá, where he was receiving cancer treatment. On the afternoon of May 6, the death of General Edgar Alberto Rico Pulido, who served as commander of the National Training Center (Cenae), located in the Tolemaida military fort, was announced. The general had 20 years of service in the public force. The fact was confirmed by the Military Forces, which through social networks publicly lamented the death of the brigadier general. The official was originally from the municipality of Mesitas del Colegio, Cundinamarca, began his military career in the infantry forces, joined the Special Forces as a lancer and paratrooper, was a professional in Military Sciences. Edgar Alberto Rico (55), militar colombiano; cáncer (n. 1968).
BRAZIL
Iconic Brazilian rock singer Rita Lee dies at 75
May 9, 2023
Sao Paulo - Renowned Brazilian rock singer and songwriter Rita Lee, an icon of the Tropicalia artistic movement, died on Tuesday after a two-year battle with lung cancer, her family said. She was 75. "We announce the death of Rita Lee at her home in Sao Paulo late last night, surrounded by all the love of her family, as she always wanted," a statement posted on the singer's Instagram account said, inviting the public to her wake on Wednesday. Her death brought an outpouring of tributes from artists, politicians and celebrities who cheered her trailblazing role in Brazilian rock. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called her "an artist ahead of her time" and "one of the greatest and most brilliant names in Brazilian music."
David Miranda, 37, husband of journalist Glenn Greenwald
May 8, 2023
It is with the most profound sadness that I announce the passing away of my husband, @DavidMirandaRio. He would have turned 38 tomorrow. His death, early this morning, came after a 9-month battle in ICU. He died in full peace, surrounded by our children and family and friends.
https://twitter.com/ggreenwald/status/1655906393478537216
Humorist Eraldo Fontiny dies at 41
May 6, 2023
The humorist Eraldo Fontiny died today at the age of 41. The information was confirmed by the 98 network, in which he currently worked. According to the station, the cause of death was sudden illness. Born in Belo Horizonte, Eraldo was known for famous characters such as Lili (his main career hit), Marcos Paulo, Rubão and Seu Mane, participating in programs on broadcasters such as Grupo Globo, RedeTV and SBT.
No cause of death reported.
A radio journalist “died suddenly”:
Paulo Vicente dies, announcer of Radio Morena FM
May 1, 2023
Radio personality Paulo Vicente died at the Calixto Midlej Filho Hospital in Itabuna, where he was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. Paulo Vicente, who was 56 years old, leaves a wife, a daughter and a son. He worked at Rádio Morena FM, an itabunense station that marked the professional life of the communicator, skilled in his relationship with the listener for several years. The cancer diagnosis that resulted in the broadcaster's death occurred last year. From then on, he underwent several treatments in Itabuna and Salvador, but ended up losing the fight against the disease.
Flavia Big Big, 26-year-old influencer, dies two months after discovering cancer
May 8, 2023
Flavia Big Big died at the age of 26, this Monday (8th). The digital influencer was hospitalized at the Onofre Lopes University Hospital, in Natal, for the treatment of a serious cancer that she had discovered just two months ago. The news was confirmed by the health institution and the sister of the celebrity. A trans woman, Flavia was battling lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system) discovered at an advanced stage two months ago. She was also diagnosed with anemia and lung problems after undergoing some tests.
Cíntia Souza, former President of the Legislative of Rosario do Sul, dies
May 2, 2023
Former councilwoman and President of the Legislative Branch, Cíntia Pereira de Souza, died this Tuesday, May 02, in Porto Alegre, at the age of 45. She had been ill since last year and was being treated at a hospital in the capital. She was prominent and a pioneer in the cause of women in the municipality. Official mourning was decreed for three days in the municipality. Cíntia Souza was fighting a cancer discovered last year and was undergoing treatment at the hospital. The death of the former Councilwoman dismayed family, friends and the community for the early loss.
Killed in a “vaxxident”:
Video shows moment driver gets sick and rams car into store
May 6, 2023
A video shows the moment when lawyer Roilton Afonso Silva, 64 years old, loses control of the car, travels the wrong way and invades a building material store in the early afternoon of this Saturday (6th). The glass door of the shop was completely destroyed. Even after attending the firefighters and rescuers of Samu (Mobile Emergency Service), he could not resist what is presumed to be a cardiorespiratory arrest and died on the spot. Police said the victim was pulled from the car and given first aid by staff at the pharmacy next to the rammed store. In addition to Roilton, despite the dynamics of the accident, no one else was injured.
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Man who fought cancer and campaigned to pay for treatment in Caxias do Sul dies
May 3, 2023
Rodrigo Turella Marcante, 37 years old, died in a hospital in Caxias on Wednesday morning (3), victim of cancer that initially manifested itself in the intestine and spread to the brain. In recent days, brain metastases increased in size and quantity very quickly, seriously affecting his health. Last month, friends and family held a fundraiser in Caxias do Sul. An injection of a drug that costs R $80 thousand, usually used in breast cancer, would be one of the alternatives for Rodrigo's treatment. He took a dose, however, the cancer was considered too aggressive and kept growing.
Man enters pond to swim and drowns in rural Bocaiuva
May 2, 2023
A 35-year-old man died after drowning in a pond in rural Bocaiuva on Monday (1st). According to the Fire Department, the victim was from Bocaiuva and was at a leisure time gathering with a group of about 10 friends. "Some were fishing and others were barbecuing on the shores of the pond. At a certain point, the man decided to go in to swim and submerged after going about 40 meters,” said Sergeant Mauricio Mauro Diniz Sarmento. He further explained that the suspicion is that the victim has been unwell. Three military personnel acted in the rescue and used a rowing boat provided by the military environment police. The man's body was found at the scene of the drowning at a depth of six metres and has been transferred to a mortuary. The rescue lasted approximately two hours.
No cause of death reported.
Man dies after suffering heart attack at bus stop in Apucarana
May 2, 2023
A 43-year-old man died after suffering a fulminant heart attack while waiting for public transport on Tuesday afternoon (2/5). The fatality was recorded in Jardim Ponta Grossa, north of Apucarana, Paraná. Rescuers from the Mobile Emergency Service (Samu) went to Carlos De Carvalho Street, where the man was waiting for public transport, and tried to revive the victim. Despite the efforts of the health agents, he did not resist and died on the spot. The Military Police (PM) was also activated to attend the occurrence and isolated the place until the arrival of the funeral home. So far, the victim has not been identified. According to witnesses, a person on a motorcycle passed by the point and saw the fallen man, then called for help.
Rosmeire Eduardo do Nascimento, 39
May 2, 2023
Rosmeire Eduardo do Nascimento. She passed away on 01/05 at the age of 39. She resided at Jd. Ferri in Vargem Grande do Sul. She leaves her mother Mrs. Marli Aparecida de Oliveira Eduardo, her husband Mr. Laércio Clineida do Nascimento, her children, Jaiane, Arthur, brothers, nephews, and other family members. Our sincere condolences from TV Varga to all family and friends. She died of a stroke.
Help for my sister Kharyne
May 6, 2023
It is with great sadness that we communicate that her husband Fernando passed away at home in Belgium on 03/05/23 so leaving her and her 3 children, we ask for your contribution
for the next expenses. Only he worked, as they have a small child. He was 33.
No cause of death reported.
ARGENTINA
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Shock in Chubut over the death of journalist Virginia Navarro at the age of 44
May 5, 2023
Virginia Navarro, a renowned journalist from Comodoro Rivadavia, died yesterday afternoon due to cardiorespiratory arrest, according to local media. The news shocked the city of Chubut, since the 44-year-old woman had a long career on radio and television. Currently, the communicator was in charge of Nos sobra las motivos, a radio program broadcast by La Cien Punto Uno. During the last hours, many people were shocked by the sad news and dedicated kind words to their family at this difficult time.
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Pain in local football for the death of a youth from River
May 1, 2023
Soccer from Mar del Plata is in mourning for the death of Elian Demicheli, a River Plata player from category 2004. "With deep sorrow, we have to communicate the death of Elian Demicheli, a player from our Institution who was part of the First and Fifth division squads, and who wore the River shirt throughout his life," they reported from the official accounts of the institution. Elian, born on August 21, 2004, studied at the Mariano Moreno School and at the Higher Institute for Teacher Training No. 84 Physical Education. Elian Demicheli (18), futbolista argentino; epileptic attack (n. 2004).8