In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Israel, Georgia, Ukraine and Russia, August 7-August 14, 2023
In memory of those who “died suddenly” in Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Israel, Georgia, Ukraine and Russia, August 7-August 14, 2023
Kenyan runner Franklin Chepkwony; Zimbabwean diplomat Johannes Tomana; Ukrainian TV director Vladimir Kukuruza; Russian actor Vladimir Shirapov, journo Efim Ovchinnikov, prof Vasilii Pashchenko; more
KENYA
Kenyan Franklin Chepkwony (39) passed away (second Eindhoven marathon)
August 8, 2023
Kenyan marathon runner Franklin Chepkwony died suddenly in his own country on his way back from a 23-kilometer training session. He has been transferred to a hospital (Eldama Ravine Hospital). His death was confirmed on arrival. Nothing has been announced about the cause of his death. Chepkwony's greatest successes are several years ago, but last month the 39-year-old Kenyan ran the Nairobi marathon in 2:16:43. In 2012 he won the marathon in Zurich, after which he finished second in Eindhoven later that year in his personal best of 2.06.11h. The following year he wins in Seoul and there is a seventh place in Amsterdam. In 2014, the runner finished third in the Boston marathon.
ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe’s Ambassador To DRC Johannes Tomana Dies age 55
August 6, 2023
Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Johannes Tomana, has died. Sources told ZimSeen that Tomana collapsed at his rural home in Honde Valley early Sunday. He was visiting Zimbabwe from his Congo base. The family and government are yet to release an official statement. Tomana was born on 9 September 1967 and was a senior lawyer having been the Prosecutor-General from November 2013 until being dismissed in June 2017. He was also Attorney-General and once sat on the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission since 2005.
No cause of death reported.
GoFundMe campaign launched for sudden death Zim social worker
August 4, 2023
Ireland - A GoFundMe campaign was recently launched for a Zimbabwean social worker who died suddenly just after relocating to work in Ireland. According to family members, Netsai Tswakanyi – a mother of two boys – became ill barely two months after arriving in Ireland. “Before settling in, she suddenly became very ill and was hospitalised for a few days but sadly passed away on the 21st of July 2023,” wrote Xolelani Chimwaza on the GoFundMe website. She added; “We wish to repatriate her body back home so that her children and other relatives may bid her farewell.”
No age or cause of death reported.
SOUTH AFRICA
Director of South African group participating in folklore festival dies suddenly in Ourense
August 8, 2023
The director of the South African dance group Amezabra, who was in Ourense [Spain] to participate in the 38th edition of a folklore festival Ourense Provincial Council, has died tonight. George Ofilant, 53, died suddenly on Tuesday night when he was staying at the Ourense Residential School. As reported by the Deputation, the death was due to natural causes. The South African group, like other participants in this edition, had performed in the afternoon at the opening ceremony at the Teatro Principal in Ourense and today had their first performance on the provincial tour. The group was going to dance tonight at Bande, but cancelled its performance due to the tragic event.
No cause of death reported.
ISRAEL
Tragedy In Jerusalem: Chareidi Man Found Lifeless In Parking Lot
August 9, 2023
The body of an unconscious Chareidi man, age 28, was found in the parking lot of a building in the Gilo neighborhood of Jerusalem on Wednesday afternoon. Hatzalah forces who were called to the scene carried out CPR but were ultimately forced to declare his death. It is not yet clear what led to his death. No signs of violence were found on his body. Yedidya Gott, a United Hatzlah paramedic said: “Passersby said that the young man was found unconscious next to a car parked in a parking lot next to residential buildings.” The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances behind the death.
GEORGIA
In a natural disaster zone in Georgia, a policeman died suddenly
August 7, 2023
Shovi - In a natural disaster zone in the Georgian village of Shovi, where a large-scale landslide took place last week, a policeman died suddenly. This was reported in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia on Monday, writes "European Pravda" with reference to "Echo of the Caucasus". According to the department, police major Mirian Chelidze became ill during the performance of his duties – he guarded public order as part of rescue operations. An employee of the Ambrolaur district police died on the way to the hospital. No other details were reported.
UKRAINE
A film and TV director “died suddenly”:
Suddenly, one of the creators of the TV program "Street", director Vladimir Kukuruza died
August 9, 2023
On the ninth of August, the chief director of the television "Galychyna" Volodymyr Kukuruza suddenly passed away. Volodymyr Ivanovych Kukuruza is a film and television director, Honored Artist of Ukraine, member of the National Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine. He devoted almost thirty years to work on the channel. He was the director of children's programs "Tick" and "Treasures of Ash", which won many awards at all-Ukrainian and international festivals. Since 2003 – permanent director of the historical and educational program "Street". Co-author of the programs "Temples of Prykarpattya", "Mandry", "Over a cup of coffee", "My word".
No age or cause of death reported.
Two soldiers “died suddenly”:
Military paramedic from Ivano-Frankivsk region Serhiy Fedorchenko died in hospital
August 11, 2023
Ivano-Frankivsk - On August 8, 2023, a military paramedic from Ivano-Frankivsk region Serhiy Fedorchenko died in hospital as a result of a heart attack. Sergey Fedorchenko was 44 years old. He is survived by his parents, wife and three daughters, write Versions with reference to Suspilne.
The head of the Ermine military administration died suddenly in Kherson region
August 8, 2023
Kherson - The head of the Ermine military administration of the Kherson region, Roman Frolov, died suddenly. This was reported by the press service of the Kherson OVA. "Tragic news for Kherson. At the age of 41, the life of the head of the Gornostaevsky settlement military administration Roman Frolov suddenly ended," the message says.
No cause of death reported.
A priest “died suddenly”:
Ivan Vladimirovich Samolevich
August 9, 2023
Khartsyzsk, Donetsk Region - Today, the archpriest of the Holy Iveron Church of the Donetsk Diocese of the UOC Moscow Patriarchate, Ivan Vladimirovich Samolevich, died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.
RUSSIA
Sudden Death of Actor in the Series 'Manyachello' Vladimir Shirapov
August 13, 2023
The actor famous in Buryatia has died at the age of 53. The cause of death has not been reported, however, nothing indicated he was likely to die. His popularity emerged from his role as Viktor in the drama 'Bulag'.
No cause of death reported.
A journalist “died suddenly”:
Well-known Karelian journalist Efim Ovchinnikov died suddenly
August 10, 2023
Karelia - Today came the tragic news of the death of Efim Ovchinnikov, a talented Karelian journalist. Efim was 45 years old. For 25 years, Efim Ovchinnikov worked in newspapers, radio and television in Karelia. He is best known for his work on the Nika Plus TV channel. Efim in his stories not only talked about the difficulties of life in Petrozavodsk, but also helped to solve these problems - in the communal and social sphere, in the negligent work of officials.
No cause of death reported.
A professor “died suddenly”:
In Ryazan Death of Professor at RGATU Vasilii Pashchenko
August 11, 2023
In Ryazan at the age of 64 the doctor of biological sciences, professor in the department of electrotechnical and physics engineering at the Ryazan State University of Agricultural Technology Vasilii Pashchenko died suddenly. His work at the university started more than 35 years ago.
No cause of death reported.
Two doctors “died suddenly”:
The former head of Rospotrebnadzor in the Tambov region died suddenly
August 10, 2023
Tambov - On August 9, at the age of 67, the former Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Tambov Region, Vladimir Agafonov, died suddenly. He devoted his entire professional life to ensuring the sanitary and epidemiological well-being of the population of the region. Vladimir Agafonov's long-term conscientious work was awarded the Certificate of Honor of Rospotrebnadzor, the badges "Excellence in Healthcare" and "Honorary Worker of Rospotrebnadzor", commemorative medals, as well as the Order of Pirogov for organizing work on the prevention and spread of coronavirus infection.
No cause of death reported.
Vladas Yurgevich Budrys, 62
August 10, 2023
Sormovo - Hospital No. 12 is sad to announce that on 9.08.2023, at the age of 62, Vladas Yurgevich Budrys, head of the trauma center of City Clinical Hospital 12, died suddenly. In 1993, he was hired as an orthopedic traumatologist in the trauma center of our hospital, and in 2003 he became its head.
No cause of death reported.
Vitaly Nikolaevich Shcherbakov, 52
August 14, 2023
Zavolzhe - Beloved brother, son, uncle, friend Vitaly Nikolaevich Shcherbakov, born 12.04.72 [52] suddenly passed away.
No cause of death reported.
Sergei Alexandrovich Serebryakov
August 12, 2023
Beloresk, Republic of Bashkortostan - Sergei Alexandrovich Serebryakov died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.
Nikolai Alexandrovich Balberin
August 12, 2023
12/08/23 Nikolai Alexandrovich Balberin died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.
Sergei Sergeevich Fomin
August 10, 2023
Kungur Municipial District - On August 8, 2023, our friend and former classmate Sergei Sergeevich Fomin died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.