Sir Michael Flatley has "aggressive" cancer; German singer Jürgen Drews' "incurable nerve disease"; Italian lawmaker Marco Richetti collapses in the Chamber; tennis star Ons Jabeur couldn't breathe
European/African NON-fatals include Belgian footballer Marc Overmars' cardiac arrest, German Marcus Scheifl's "COVID," & Zambian Enock Mwepu's heart attack; & non-celebrities all over
Correction: Sir Michael Flatley is Irish-American, not Irish.
IRELAND
Riverdance Star Michael Flatley Diagnosed with 'Aggressive' Form of Cancer
January 11, 2023
Riverdance star Michael Flatley diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer and has had surgery
Lord of the Dance and Riverdance star Michael Flatley is home recovering from surgery after a cancer diagnosis, his team announced Wednesday. "Dear friends, we have something personal to share, Michael Flatley has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer," the Instagram statement read, alongside a black and white photo of Flatley standing on a beach looking out to the ocean. "He has undergone surgery and is in the care of an excellent team of doctors," the post continued. "No further comments will be made at this time. We ask only for your prayers and well wishes. Thank you. 🙏🏻 Teamlord." The Irish dancer, 64, received a number of well wishes from followers in the comments.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/riverdance-star-michael-flatley-diagnosed-205027357.html
FRANCE
A 17-year-old man suffered a cardiac arrest in the middle of a football match in Saint-Sardos
January 14, 2023
This Saturday afternoon, the football team of the Garonne-Gascogne was playing against the Young Espoirs Montalbanais in Saint-Sardos. The match took place as normal when one of the players of Montauban collapses on the ground. It's a little before 4 p.m. The 17-year-old went into cardiac arrest. Luckily among the spectators that day, a couple knows how to provide first aid. Very quickly, they intervene and give the teenager a cardiac massage and also use a defibrillator. When the firefighters arrive on the spot, the heart of the young man is gone again, but he is however still unconscious. The young boy is transported, by road, in absolute urgency to Rangueil hospital. According to the gendarmes, the young man had no medical history. The match did not resume after the tragedy.
21-year-old man in cardiac arrest in Gray's swimming pool
January 11, 2023
A 21-year-old man rescued by firefighters, this Wednesday, January 11, shortly before 2 p.m., at the Gray swimming pool. He went into cardiac arrest in the water. People took him out of the pool and started CPR. The swimmer was resuscitated, but firefighters found him in a state of absolute emergency when they arrived. He was transported by SAMU helicopter from Doubs to the CHRU in Besançon.
BELGIUM
Marc Overmars suffers 'irreparable' damage to his heart following a cardiac arrest last month
January 19, 2023
Marc Overmars has suffered 'irreparable' damage to his heart following a cardiac arrest last month.
The former Arsenal and Holland winger was admitted to hospital on December 29 after what was reported to be a mild stroke.
Royal Antwerp, where Overmars works as director of football said that the 49-year-old was 'doing well' when the news was revealed a day later.
https://www.chatsports.com/arsenal/a/source/marc-overmars-suffers-irreparable-damage-to-his-heart-following-a-cardiac-arrest-last-month-17433167
GERMANY
This is behind Jürgen Drews’ incurable nervous disease
January 16, 2023
Schlager king Jürgen Drews has finally said goodbye to the stage with a big TV show on Saturday. The reason for his career end is polyneuropathy. We explain what is behind this insidious nervous condition, which also affects more than five million Germans. It was his last big show. With the program “For the very last time: The big hit farewell” broadcast at the weekend, which was already recorded in October, hit king Jürgen Drews now officially and finally ended his stage career. The decision was not easy for the 77-year-old singer, because he can look back on more than 50 years in show business with a number of hits and evergreens such as "Ein Bett im Kornfeld" and "Ich bau dir ein Schloss". The main reason for ending his career is an insidious nervous disease: As the singer announced in 2021, the doctors diagnosed him with peripheral polyneuropathy. Despite leaving the stage, Jürgen Drews is not discouraged by his illness. Because so far, the singer and entertainer does not feel so restricted: "In everyday life, this disease does not play such a big role for me," said Drews a few days ago. So far he hasn't been in any pain. According to the singer, his gait is no longer as smooth and fast as it used to be. The hit bard was also unable to turn his pirouettes on stage. The fact that he is slower and less agile is also a “side effect of getting older”.
"Life is broken: footballer Marcel Scheifl is disabled by v. covid
January 15, 2023
The German newspaper "Nürnberg Nachrichten" published an article on Thursday 12 January entitled: "Life is broken: footballer Marcel Scheifl is disabled by v. covid". The article interviews the young Marcel Scheifl, 24, a footballer who has participated in previous years in the League matches of the German region of Franconia. In recent years he played for FC-Schwand in the city of Schwanstetten, in SCG - Sportclub Großschwarzenlohe in Wendelstein until he returned to the Bavarian city of Roth in 2021 in TSG 08 Roth, where he had already played in the second team at the age of 1 .
A rare acknowledgement of crippling “vaccine'“ injury:
“My life was destroyed after the corona vaccination”: Nicolas S.
January 11, 2023
Computer scientist Nicolas S.: His suffering and illness took a toll on him Photo: Charles Yunck
It starts with a tingling in the fingers. The hands swell, become bluish. Then a sharp pain shoots up both arms. Five days after his first corona vaccination, Nicolas S. (23) from Lichterfelde experienced this for the first time. Since then several times a day. Diagnosis: suspected vaccination complication! But nobody helps him. “My life was destroyed after the corona vaccination,” he says. Nicolas S. was successful in his job as a computer scientist and also had a small software company.
His employer recommended him immunization in early summer 2021 - because of the customer contacts. In a practice in Lichterfeld, Nicolas S. had the Biontech vaccine injected. "It's just routine for me," he says. A short time later the first symptoms. "The pain was so present that I couldn't concentrate on anything anymore," he says. Desperate, he went to an emergency room. Heart attack and stroke were ruled out. Nicolas S. can no longer grip properly with his fingers and has to use both hands to support a glass from below. His vaccinator was at a loss and gave him the second dose. The symptoms worsened.
https://www.bz-berlin.de/berlin/steglitz-zehlendorf/nach-der-corona-impfung-war-mein-leben-zerstoert
Medical emergency on bridge construction site
January 16, 2023
Major alarm for the fire brigade and rescue services on Monday shortly after 11 a.m.: They were called to the bridge construction site between Paul-Egell-Straße and Vogelgesang because a construction worker was said to have had an accident there and was trapped. "Fortunately, this was not confirmed on site," reports fire and disaster control inspector Peter Eymann. The man had medical problems and had to be taken down from a platform using a turntable ladder. He was taken to a hospital, but his life is not in danger. Ultimately, the operation of this size, including a rescue helicopter, would not have been necessary.
AUSTRIA
Fireman found man in cardiac arrest on the way to work
January 16, 2023
(Image: FF Tobelbad)
On the way to work, chief fire inspector Robert Krenn from the Tobelbad-Haselsdorf volunteer fire department discovered a motionless person on a sidewalk next to the L 378 on Monday at around 2:20 p.m. "After cardiac arrest was determined, he began resuscitation and set the rest of the rescue chain in motion," reports the fire brigade. So Krenn probably became a lifesaver. After the comrades from the fire brigade arrived, they took over further resuscitation together with the Red Cross and the emergency doctor. After successful resuscitation, the patient was transported by rescue helicopter to Graz University Hospital.
ITALY
Illness on the dome of the Duomo in Florence: tourist rescued by firefighters
January 13, 2023
The 43-year-old tourist was on the dome of the Duomo of Florence when he suffered a sudden illness and was immediately rescued by a couple of doctors who were also visiting the city. Meanwhile, firefighters were arriving at the scene to bring the man to the ground. The man was quietly visiting Brunelleschi's dome, one of the most famous works of art for which the city of Florence is recognized throughout the world, when suddenly he felt ill. The man collapsed to the ground and fainted in the grip of an illness. The first to provide him with help were two plainclothes doctors, both visiting the Duomo by chance at the same time. In the meantime, someone among those present called for help. In a short time, the Fire Brigade also arrived on the spot and set up an escalator that could help transport the man who felt ill to the ground. The 118 doctors, who arrived in the city center with an ambulance, provided first aid on the spot and then transported the man to the hospital. At the moment his health condition is stable.
Matteo Richetti (Az-Iv), illness in the Chamber: hospitalized in the Gemelli hospital in Rome
January 12, 2023
"Matteo Richetti, 49, group leader of Azione-Italia Viva in the Chamber, was taken ill in the Chamber in the afternoon. Immediately rescued by the health personnel of the Chamber, he was urgently transported to the Gemelli Polyclinic, where he is hospitalized for checks". The press office of Action gave the news in a note.
https://www.tgcom24.mediaset.it/politica/matteo-richetti-malore_59721784-202302k.shtml
Football, Roberto Cevoli taken ill: hospitalized in San Marino
January 11, 2023
Illness for San Marino Roberto Cevoli, former Cesena defender, former Imolese coach and until 40 days ago Novara coach in Serie C. The 54-year-old Cevoli was immediately hospitalized in Cesena before being transported to the San Marino hospita . Cevoli regained consciousness yesterday afternoon, managing to speak. His conditions are constantly monitored by the doctors.
https://www.corriereromagna.it/calcio-roberto-cevoli-colto-da-malore-ricoverato-a-san-marino/
TUNISIA
Jabeur gives reason for poor display after heartbreaking Australian Open exit: "I had a difficult time breathing, not sure what’s happening"
January 19, 2023
Ons Jabeur revealed the reason behind her poor performance against Marketa Vondrousova at the Australian Open with the Czech player beating her in the match.
Number two seed Ons Jabeur will have to wait a bit more for a grand slam event as the Tunisian player lost to Vondrousova in the second round of the Australian Open. She played rather poorly, especially in the final set which Vondrousova won 6-1. After the match, Jabeur revealed she struggled to breathe:
“I had a difficult time breathing. Not sure what’s happening. Marketa played a good match and deserved to win. I will do my best to come back stronger.”
It clearly impacted her as she made over 50 unforced winners as she tried to shorten the points.
https://tennisuptodate.com/wta/jabeur-gives-reason-for-poor-display-after-heartbreaking-australian-open-exit-i-had-a-difficult-time-breathing-not-sure-whats-happening
ZAMBIA
Former Brighton star Enock Mwepu 'rushed to hospital' after suspected heart attack
January 15, 2023
Former Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu was forced to retire from football at the age of
Former Premier League midfielder Enock Mwepu has been rushed to hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack, according to reports in his native Zambia. Having impressed at Brighton last season, Mwepu was tragically forced to retire at the age of 24 in October 2022 due to a hereditary heart condition. The Zambian Observer claims he endured what is believed to have been a heart attack on Sunday morning and was taken to University Teaching Hospital.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/breaking-enock-mwepu-heart-brighton-28959669
'Not sure what's happening'; you are being exterminated is what is happening.
This is getting harder and harder to read. The human carnage is beyond my scope of comprehension. THAT FORCES ARE DELIBERATELY HURTING PROPLE. Every day I wonder if I will get the phone call about someone I care about. How do we stop this. HOW DO WE STOP THIS. God help us. Please.