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In memory of those who "died suddenly" in the United States, April 19-25 (Part 1)
Four performers, three teachers, three policemen (and a jailer), two teenagers mysteriously drowned, and a sixth bodybuilder has "died suddenly" this year, among all too many others
“Died suddenly” in the parking lot at work:
NYC health employees mourn Jamaican American Gary Henry, 55
April 20, 2022
Friends and colleagues at New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) have expressed deep sorrow on the sudden passing of beloved Jamaican American manager Gary Henry, who died suddenly on March 25.
Relatives said Henry, a manager in the Disease Intervention and Case Management (DICM) Unit in the Bureau of Tuberculosis Control (BTBC), was “barely 55 years old, when on March 25, 2022, on his way home to take care of his first love, our mother, he passed out in the parking lot of his work site.
“Despite the tremendous effort of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) and the Emergency Department at Woodhull Medical Center to revive him, God saw fit and transitioned him to his spiritual home,” said relatives in the obituary. “His entire family remains in shock that their baby brother has gone home to glory so soon.”
Henry’s colleagues at DOHMH, with whom he had developed a very close working relationship, over the years, told Caribbean Life that they were still in shock over his sudden demise.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.caribbeanlife.com/43063-2/
“Died suddenly” at the wheel, crashed into river:
Wichita man dies after heart attack causes crash into Arkansas River, police say
April 21, 2022
A 58-year-old Wichita man who crashed into the Arkansas River during a heart attack has died, according to Wichita police spokesperson Chad Ditch. Police responded to a vehicle submersion around 9:25 a.m. Thursday in the 2300 block of South McLean, which is near Pawnee, and found Christopher Cotter unconscious in a Lexus ES250. He was taken to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Ditch said Cotter was headed east on Pawnee when he had a heart attack and crashed into the river. In an email, Ditch said police “won’t know what caused his death until later ... He did not die from the accident itself.”
https://www.kansas.com/news/local/article260630142.html#storylink=cpy
“Died suddenly” while surfing:
Surfer from Brunswick dies after being pulled from water off Cape Cod
An investigation is underway to determine why Martin Mackey lost consciousness in the water.
April 22, 2022
WELLFLEET, Mass. — A Maine surfer pulled out of the waters off Cape Cod has been pronounced dead, the Cape and Islands district attorney’s office said Thursday.
Martin Mackey, 48, of Brunswick, was found unconscious off LeCount Hollow Beach in Wellfleet on Wednesday morning after several people called 911 to report a surfer attached to a board facedown in the water.
Officials have not said what caused Mackey to lose consciousness and that the incident remains under investigation, but Assistant District Attorney Tara Miltimore said in a statement that a preliminary investigation has found no foul play.
https://www.pressherald.com/2022/04/22/surfer-from-brunswick-dies-after-being-pulled-from-water-off-cape-cod/
A bodybuilder (the sixth such “sudden death” this year):
Mom-of-two Texas bodybuilder dies age 31: Tributes are paid to athlete and gym owner described by friends as 'beautiful inside and out'
April 21, 2022
Stacey Cummings, 31, professional bodybuilder and mother of two died suddenly on Wednesday. The cause of her death is not yet known
Cummings' death is only the latest in a slew of sudden deaths that have rocked the bodybuilding world. Last week Cedric McMillan died of a heart attack at 44
Cummings became a certified bodybuilding professional in 2016, just 3 years after joining the sport
Cummings was a co-owner of Flex Fitness 24/7 gym in McKinney, Texas, with her husband, bodybuilding professional Bryant Fought
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10739449/Mom-two-bodybuilder-dies-31-Tributes-paid-athlete-described-beautiful-inside-out.html
The other bodybuilders who have “died suddenly” this year:
Bostin Lloyd:
Ashley Gearhart:
https://www.the-sun.com/sport/4629573/ashley-gearhart-dead-bodybuilder-tributes/
Stacey Cummins:
https://www.the-sun.com/sport/5173760/stacey-cummings-bodybuilder-cause-of-death-husband/
Tom Prince:
https://www.the-sun.com/sport/4628727/tom-prince-dead-bodybuilder-cancer/
Christopher Bruce Loveland (for whom bodybuilding was a hobby):
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/christopher-lovelund-obituary?id=34082371
A summary of bodybuilders who “died suddenly” in 2021:
https://muscleinsider.com/features/bodybuilding-deaths-2021
Two cops “died suddenly” in Massachusetts:
'Just a good Natick kid.' Police officer Michael Mabardy dies suddenly at 39
April 20, 2022
NATICK — Michael Mabardy loved Natick.
Each and every day he went to the Natick Police Department in his work as a police officer, he put in a full effort, his friend and former Natick officer Ryan Killeen said.
Mabardy, 39, died suddenly on Tuesday.
"He devoted his entire life to the people of Natick," said Killeen. "He poured his whole heart and soul into every shift, and he would have done that until he retired if this didn't happen.
"He was just a good Natick kid."
No cause of death.
https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/2022/04/20/veteran-natick-police-officer-michael-mabardy-39-dies-suddenly/7385423001/
Massachusetts police department mourning sudden death of Sergeant as condolences pour in
April 19, 2022
A Massachusetts police department has announced the sudden loss of one of their own.
“It is with tremendous sadness that the MIT Police Department announces the sudden passing of Sergeant Brian J. Sousa. Sergeant Sousa honorably served our community for 23 years and was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2011. Before being promoted, Sergeant Sousa served in various roles in the patrol division and was an integral part of the MIT Police Honor Guard Unit. Brian, you will be remembered for your friendship, leadership, your generous spirit and incredible smile.”
No age or cause of death reported.
Two more in law enforcement:
28-year-old Whiteville Police officer dies of ‘sudden illness’
April 20, 2022
Whiteville, NC — Whiteville Police are mourning the loss of one of their own.
28-year-old Sergeant Cameron Lemmons died on Tuesday afternoon from a sudden illness at the McLeod Hospital in Florence, South Carolina.
Columbus County Emergency Services Director Hal Lowder says Lemmons went to the hospital on Saturday and died Tuesday afternoon.
Lemmons had been with the Whiteville Police Department for about five years. His last shift was Thursday night.
He leaves behind two twin boys, Christian and Cayden.
No cause of death reported.
https://www.wwaytv3.com/28-year-old-whiteville-police-officer-dies-of-sudden-illness/
“He will be greatly missed”
April 21, 2022
Prentiss, MS - Wayne Brown, escorted by Jefferson Davis County Deputy Denise Jackson, is brought by the Jefferson Davis County Courthouse on his way to Sweetwater CME Church for his funeral this morning.
Brown worked over 14 years as a jailer for the sheriff’s department, under former Sheriff Henry McCullum and the current Sheriff Ron Strickland. “Wayne was a wonderful employee and we are all hurting over this loss,” said Sheriff Strickland. “He will be greatly missed by everyone in our department.” He was also a longtime employee of A. F. Carraway. Brown, 55, died unexpectedly April 12 at his home in Bassfield.
No cause of death reported.
6 parents at a Phoenix school died of COVID-19 in 2 months. How a program helped students and staff deal with the trauma
April 19, 2022
In nearly 40 years working in education, Juan Sierra had never seen so many parents of students die so suddenly.
Six parents, including one grandparent raising four children, died over a span of just more than two months at Southwest Elementary School in Phoenix, where Sierra is the principal.
The parents and a grandparent died of COVID-19 from the end of November to early February when there was a surge in cases because of the highly transmissible omicron variant.
"A grandparent, a father, a mother, a father, a mother and a father," Sierra said, listing the primary caretakers of students at his school who had died. He wore a white face mask while sitting in the principal's office of the school on Dobbins Road in south Phoenix.
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-health/2022/04/19/social-emotional-program-helped-phoenix-school-cope-with-trauma-of-covid-19-deaths/7067074001/
Four performers:
Ralph Kiser dead at 56: Survivor alum passes away suddenly from heart attack
April 20, 2022
SURVIVOR: Redemption Island star Ralph Kiser has died suddenly at 56 from a heart attack, The Sun can exclusively report.
The Virginia-based farmer —who competed on the 22nd season of Survivor — passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning due to a heart attack, his family confirmed.
https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/5163501/ralph-kiser-dead-survivor-passes-suddenly-heart-attack/
Singer Roderick 'Pooh' Clark of R&B group Hi-Five dies at 49
April 19, 2022
Clark was a founding member of the group, known for their 1991 Billboard No. 1 single, "I Like the Way (The Kissing Game)." His cause of death was unclear.
Roderick "Pooh" Clark, an original member of the R&B quintet Hi-Five, died on Sunday. He was 49.
A cause of death was unclear.
Robert Morse, Mad Men and Tony Award-Winning Actor, Dead at 90: 'A Beautiful Spirit'
April 21, 2022
Robert Morse, a Tony award-winning actor who was also known for his role as Bertram Cooper on AMC's Mad Men, has died, PEOPLE confirms. He was 90.
Morse's death was confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE by his agent David Shaul, who said Morse died peacefully at home after a short illness.
An exact cause of death has not been revealed and Shaul said a public memorial is not planned for the actor.
https://people.com/tv/mad-men-actor-robert-morse-dead-at-90/
Voice actor and diversity advocate Undrea Leach has died
April 19, 2022
Orange, CA - Voice actor and diversity consultant Undrea Leach died on February 17, 2022, Leach’s family and friends recently announced on social media. The cause of death was not shared, though fellow Twitch streamer Brooklyn “bklynbridge” said it was sudden and unexpected.
“She was a light in countless lives, and she is missed terribly,” Brooklyn wrote on Twitter.
Leach lent her talents to several indie projects and pushed for greater inclusivity throughout the games industry.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://gamedaily.biz/article/2298/voice-actor-and-diversity-advocate-undrea-leach-has-died
Declan O’Brien Dies: Wrong Turn Sequels Director Dead At 56
April 24, 2022
Declan O’Brien passed away on February 16, 2022 at the age of 56. He is survived by his three children: Alec O’Brien, Aidan O’Brien, and Caitlin O’Brien.
Born in 1965, O’Brien knew from a young age that he would be involved in film. He left for California from Rochester, NY to become an actor. When that didn’t work out, he decided to go to college and get a film degree and graduated from California State Polytechnic University at Pomona. He was able to turn that into a full-time profession and became a producer, writer, and director for film and television domestically and internationally.
He made a name for himself in the horror genre by directing and writing Wrong Turn 3: Left For Dead, Wrong Turn 4: Bloody Beginnings, and Wrong Turn 5: Bloodlines. Additionally, he directed other horror films including Joy Ride 3: Roadkill, and 2010’s Sharktopus.
No cause of death reported.
https://americannewstimes.com/news/entertainment-arts/declan-obrien-dies-wrong-turn-sequels-director-dead-at-56/
Van Halen manager Noel E. Monk has reportedly died
April 20, 2022
Former Van Halen manager and one-time Sex Pistols tour manager Noel E. Monk has died.
From 1979 through 1985, Monk served as the manager for the Pasadena, California group, and, in the year prior, he worked with Van Halen as their tour manager in 1978, the same year the group quickly began climbing the ladder of success on the back of their breakout self-titled debut album.
News of Monk's passing has lightly filtered through social media as friends and peers of Monk's have paid tribute to him and an active estate sale in Colorado Springs, where Noel was known to live in recent years, appears to indicate that the former band manager has indeed passed.
Cause and date of death, and Monk’s age, not reported.
https://loudwire.com/ex-van-halen-manager-noel-e-monk-dead/
Two die in mysterious plane crash:
Two killed after plane crashes near Georgia General Mills factory
April 22, 2022
Covington, Ga. — Two people were killed when a small plane has crashed near a General Mills plant about 35 miles east of Atlanta, officials confirmed.
“Obviously this was a devastating crash and there are no survivors,” Covington police Capt. Ken Malcom said Thursday night, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Crews had recovered one body as of late Thursday night, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.
“We are working on a lead to determine who the victims were in the crash,” Malcom said, adding it was a relief the incident did not hit the cereal manufacturer's plant close by. "The fact that it didn’t crash into the plant, saved many lives."
According to witnesses, the plane had departed from Covington Municipal Airport around 6:45 p.m., police said, according to the outlet.
“Suddenly the plane veered to the right, and immediately came straight down and crashed into the lot behind us,” Malcom said. The crash sent a plume of black smoke overhead, authorities and local news reports said.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries to anyone on the ground.
Covington police told local reporters the aircraft crashed in an isolated parking lot near an industrial plant just off Interstate 20, a major east-west artery in Georgia.
“We don't have additional information at this time,” said the FAA statement. It said the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Two mysterious drownings:
Teen dies from drowning complications after water rescue, coroner says
April 22, 2022
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF/Gray News) - A teen rescued last week after having trouble in the water at a South Carolina beach has died.
WBMF reports Andrea Renee Brown, 14, and her 15-year-old brother were swimming in the ocean when they suddenly needed to be rescued on April 15.
The teens were rushed to a local hospital, but the Horry County coroner said Brown ended up dying from drowning complications on Monday.
A family member said they were visiting the Grand Strand area from Four Oaks, North Carolina.
Indian high school student drowns in pond in US
April 25, 2022
New York: An 18-year-old Indian high school student drowned in a pond in the US state of New Jersey after diving into the frigid water to retrieve a soccer ball for children playing nearby, according to media reports.
Clinten G Ajit, from Niranam in Kerala, went into Hardcastle Pond in New Milford around 7 p.m. on Friday to retrieve the soccer ball and apparently drowned when he suddenly went underwater.
However NJ.com, another digital newspaper quoting police, said emergency officers responded to a call around 7:15 pm that someone went swimming in the pond and did not return. First responders recovered Ajit's body in about three hours.
"The water went up to his waist. Then it went up to his neck. Then he had his whole, full body in the water," CBS news channel quoted 10-year-old Sam Rueda, who saw the tragedy unfold with his family, as saying.
"After he put his hands down, that was the last we ever saw of him. Then his friends started to panic," Sam said.
Borough police confirmed Ajit's identity late Saturday afternoon.
The Bergen County Medical Examiner's Office and New Milford Police Department are partnering to determine the cause of death, according to a news release from the borough police department.
Police say his death appears to be an accident.
https://www.msn.com/en-in/sports/other/indian-high-school-student-drowns-in-pond-in-us/ar-AAWz1xj
Helen Mirren mourns stepson Rio Hackford: 'He shared his life's journey with so many'
April 20, 2022
The son of director Taylor Hackford and stepson of actor Mirren was known for his work in films such as "Jonah Hex," "Raising Helen," "Swingers" and "Fred Claus." He most recently appeared in the Hulu series "Pam & Tommy," as well as Disney+'s "The Mandalorian."
In a statement to People magazine, Hackford and Mirren confirmed that Rio Hackford died of uveal melanoma, "a very aggressive and rare form" of eye cancer.
A high school principal:
NKY school district mourns sudden loss of educator Dr. Julie Whitis
April 20, 2022
Etlanger, Ky. - The Boone County School District announced on Wednesday the death of Dr. Julie Whitis.
Whitis served as co-principal of the Ignite Institute, the firsts high school in Kentucky to specialize in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).
She passed away peacefully last weekend, according to a district spokesperson.
Her death was described as “sudden,” but no further details were released.
No age reported.
https://www.fox19.com/2022/04/20/nky-school-district-mourns-sudden-loss-educator/
Three teachers:
Williams Bay, WI, teacher, 55, remembered after unexpected death
April 22, 2022
A Williams Bay School District teacher is being remembered for the love and loyalty he had for his family and students.
Jeffrey Bailey died unexpectedly in his sleep during the early morning hours of April 18. He was 55 years old, according to his obituary.
Bailey had worked as a social studies teacher for the Williams Bay School District for about 32 years at both the middle school and high school levels.
Superintendent William White said Bailey was a "dear friend" who cared deeply for his family, students and co-workers.
"He was Williams Bay. That was his life," White said. "One of the most important things to Jeff was family, and every student and staff member of this district was family. He was dedicated and supportive to them. He would do anything for them. That was Jeff."
No cause of death reported.
Retirement Learning Center’s John Carl Dies Suddenly
April 25, 2022
High-profile retirement plan expert John Carl, Founder and President of the Retirement Learning Center, died suddenly at his home in New York on Saturday.
Jenny Kiffmeyer, Chief Operating Officer with the Retirement Learning Center, conveyed the news via social media that night.
“With deep regret and sadness, we must announce the passing of our colleague and dear friend John Carl, age 54,” Kiffmeyer wrote. “John, the founder and president of the Retirement Learning Center, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Pound Ridge, NY, Saturday, April 23, 2022. During this sad time, please remember John’s wife, Viveka, and his sons Jack and Harrison, in your prayers and thoughts. Additional details will be forthcoming.”
https://401kspecialistmag.com/retirement-learning-centers-john-carl-dies-suddenly/
James Gaffney Oakland, NJ Death, Cliffside Park Teacher and supervisor has died
April 25, 2022
James Gaffney Death, Obituary–CLIFFSIDE PARK– James Gaffney, a Oakland, New Jersey Board of Education Member has sadly died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 64. James passing was announced on April 23, 2022. Information surrounding his cause of death is not made public.
https://deathobits.com/2022/04/25/james-gaffney-oakland-nj-death-cliffside-park-teacher-and-supervisor-has-died/
A high school student “died suddenly”:
Assumption senior athlete Brandon Sterling [18] dies after collapsing during pickup basketball game
April 19, 2022
Brandon Sterling died while playing basketball during a pickup game on Sunday in Morgan City, according to his mother Darnisha Sterling. He was 18.
Sterling was a senior at Assumption High School in Napoleonville where he played basketball and football. He was playing basketball with friends when he suddenly collapsed and hit the back of his head on the court at the Jimmie Johnson Memorial Park in Morgan City, his mother said.
“They said he hit his head on the concrete and he started to seizure,” Darnisha said. “They said he was shaking real bad.”
Darnisha said her son remained on the court for "up to 30 minutes" after collapsing. Once an ambulance arrived, he was taken to Ochsner St. Mary hospital in Morgan City, where he was pronounced dead.
Darnisha said she is still seeking answers on how her son died. She said he had no pre-existing medical conditions and the cause of death is unknown. The family is waiting for autopsy results from a medical examiner.
“He was a healthy child," Darnisha said. "He was so active. I don’t know what happened. They never told me what happened to my baby.”
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/assumption-senior-athlete-brandon-sterling-031758447.html
A college student “died suddenly”:
Grove City College Student Death
April 25, 2022
Kylee Martelli, a Grove City College student, died unexpectedly. David John Ayers shared the sad news of Kylee Martelli’s death on Facebook. The circumstances surrounding Kylee Martelli’s death are unknown.
“A GCC senior, Kylee Martelli, passed away suddenly in the early morning,” David John Ayers said. Please pray for her family and friends, who are undoubtedly distraught. Also, God would give special grace to President McNulty and our chapel and SLL staff as they minister.
Kylee Martelli was a Grove City College student from Grove City, Pennsylvania. Grove City is a borough in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, about 60 miles north of Pittsburgh and 75 miles south of Erie. Grove City College, a private conservative Christian liberal arts college, and the George Junior Republic are both located there.
No age or cause of death reported.
https://abtc.ng/grove-city-college-student-death/
In memory of those who "died suddenly" in the United States, April 19-25 (Part 1)
Thank you for doing this.. This type of info is out there for the FDA, CDC, and NIH to see, the data from Vaers is there, even the Walgreens data is out there, all jumping and waving their arms and yelling for any of those agencies to take a look.. yet they sit with blinders on and earplugs in, not willing to see or listen to the obvious signs that they've got a problem.. Who is being paid off for them to look the other way, and how far down do the payments go?
Reiner Fuellmich did a recent interview in which he says AIDS (actually Vaccine-induced AIDS) will be used to cover up clot shot deaths. The sad thing is the majority will believe the lies. My mother is planning to get the 2nd booster. She's unaware of any vaccine deaths and nothing happened with her first three Pfizer shots, so she thinks I'm crazy at this point.