In memory of those who “died suddenly” in South Africa, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Russia, August 21-August 28, 2023
In memory of those who “died suddenly” in South Africa, Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Russia, August 21-August 28, 2023
S. African TV presenter Derek Watts, rapper Angie oeh (24, C); footballer Shahriyar Rahimov (34, C); composer Petr Popselov, Olympic fencing champ Anvar Ibragimov; & more
SOUTH AFRICA
‘Carte Blanche' presenter Derek Watts has died
August 22, 2023
Veteran TV host and journalist Derek Watts has died. He passed away on Tuesday after battling cancer. Watts was 74. In June, Carte Blanche announced that he would step away from the camera to focus on his health. He was diagnosed with skin cancer last year which reportedly spread to his lungs. Earlier this year he was rushed to ICU after a suspected stroke. “Looks scary, but collapsed with suspected stroke in Hoedspruit 14 days ago and dispatched to super-pro Milpark Hospital ICU,” Watts told fans, posting a photo from his hospital bed. Watts revealed he was diagnosed with “severe sepsis which destroyed the bod (sic) in an hour” and was learning to walk again. Carte Blanche confirmed his passing.
Afrikaans rapper Angie oeh loses battle with cancer
August 20, 2023
Afrikaans rapper, Angelique Eurika Greeff, 24, known as Angie oeh, died on Saturday following a Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. Greeff died at Life Wilgers Hospital in Pretoria following her diagnosis on Monday. “It is very sad and very terrible to lose Angie at such a young age," said Wynand Myburgh aka Valkie van Coke – Angie’s manager and friend. "Those who met her or have worked with her, will know how wonderful and special she was. We are not only losing a South African gem, but also a very special friend and partner." Greeff's PR manager Louise Crouse told News24 that they are "shattered and devastated" by Greeff's passing. In 2022, Greeff had a cancerous tumour measuring 15cm in diameter, removed from her back. She started complaining about pain in her side about two months ago. Myburgh previously told News24 that Greeff had visited an oncologist who ran a series of tests. During the early hours of Sunday morning, she was admitted to the hospital after her pain became unbearable. On Monday, her cancer diagnosis was confirmed.
AZERBAIJAN
The former football player of our national team has died
August 25, 2023
Shahriyar Rahimov, the former football player of the Azerbaijan national team, who worked for "Sabail" recently, passed away. According to the information provided by the club to AZERTAC, the veteran defender died of cancer at the age of 34. It should be noted that Shahriyar Rahimov participated in 9 games in the Azerbaijan national team in 2018-2019. During his career, he wore the uniform of "Inter" (now "Shamakhi"), "Karvan", AZAL, "Ravan", "Kepaz", "Zira" and "Sabail" clubs. Sh. Rahimov finished his career at the beginning of 2022.
Senior employee of the Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan dies
August 23, 2023
The Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan has suffered a heavy personnel loss. According to Caliber.Az press service of the ministry, the deputy head of the Department of Informatics and Statistics of the Ministry of Health Shahin Almas oglu Khasiev died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.
UKRAINE
A first responder “died suddenly”:
The head of the fire and rescue post in Sudova Vyshnia died suddenly
August 20, 2023
Lviv - On August 20, Volodymyr Bilovskyi, senior lieutenant of the civil protection service, head of the department of the 56th state fire and rescue post of Sudovaya Vyshnia, died suddenly. This was reported on the page of the Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Lviv region.
No age or cause of death reported.
RUSSIA
Russians mourn music activist, 60
August 28, 2023
Russian musicians at home and abroad are saddened by the sudden death of the composer Petr Popselov, widely known as an incisive music critic and musicologist. No cause is yet known. He went to hospital yesterday and, hours later, was no more. From 1993 to 1997 Pospelov was a music columnist at Kommersant, and then headed the culture department at Russian Telegraph. In 2003 he joined the editorial office of Vedomosti and from 2005 to 2017 was editor of its culture department.
No cause of death reported.
Olympic fencing champion Anvar Ibragimov dies
August 27, 2023
Moscow – Olympic champion of the Games in Seoul Anvar Ibragimov passed away at the age of 56, according to the Telegram channel of the Russian Fencing Federation. “We express our deep condolences to the family, friends, students and colleagues of Anvar Kamilevich. Blessed memory. Information about farewell will be published later,” the message says. Ibragimov became the champion of the 1988 Olympics in the team foil. Also on account of his silver and bronze world championships. His son Kamil Ibragimov is a two-time world champion in team saber.
No cause of death reported.
Russian actor Sergei Viktorov was buried on August 23 in Volgograd
August 23, 2023
Volgograd - The actor of the New Experimental Theater died suddenly on August 18 at the age of 58. Today, August 23, in Volgograd said goodbye to the actor of the New Experimental Theater Sergei Viktorov. The death of the theater artist came as a complete surprise to his family, colleagues, fans, and spectators.
No cause of death reported.
On the night of August 24, the director of the Municipal Unitary Enterprise "City Heating Network" Sergei Tarasov died
August 24, 2023
Ulyanovsk - On the night of August 24, at the age of 55, the director of the Municipal Unitary Enterprise "City Heating Network" Sergei Nikolaevich Tarasov died suddenly. The sad news was reported in the mayor's office. He began his career as a foreman, worked as an engineer, and from 2015 he headed the municipal unitary enterprise "City Heating Network".
No cause of death reported.
In the Yaroslavl region, the head of the Most Pure died suddenly
August 23, 2023
Yaroslavl - Today, on August 23, in the Yaroslavl region, the head of the Most Pure Alexander Sorokin died. This was announced by the Chairman of the Yaroslavl Regional Duma Mikhail Borovitsky: "The head of the rural settlement Sorokin Alexander Konstantinovich died suddenly. Alexander Konstantinovich devoted his whole life to work in the countryside." He was 66 years old.
No cause of death reported.
Sergei Valerievich Chertopyato
August 24, 2023
Pechora - On August 22, 2023, Sergei Valerievich Chertopyatov died suddenly.
No age or cause of death reported.
Vitaly Ponomarenko, 59
August 22, 2023
Saratov - On August 20, at the age of 59, the general director of Dymok and K, Vitaly Ponomarenko, died suddenly.
No cause of death reported.
Seeing this brings back an old question I've had and thought I figured out but I don't think so. Who's agreeing to what at the very top and just how in the dark are we about Ukraine war and its real meaning and purpose? I'm back to square one because I refused to be duped by that Hegelian dialect one more time.