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Bobbie Jean Carter, the sister of Backstreet Boys singers Aaron and Nick Carter, has been found dead at the age of 41. Carter died on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Florida, TMZ reports. The cause of Carter’s unexpected passing has not been revealed. However, her family described the tragedy as a “sudden death” and revealed they are “in shock.” Carter’s passing has been confirmed by multiple sources, including multiple members of Carter’s family. Jane Carter, Bobbie Jean Carter’s mother, provided a statement to TMZ on the passing of her daughter. “I am in shock from learning of the sudden death...

Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique died after he collapsed on stage during a performance Wednesday. The 30-year-old was performing his song 'Vai Ser Tão Lindo' at a religious event that was being streamed online when he suddenly fell in front of his band inside a concert venue in the northeastern city of Feira de Santana. Video footage of the incident showed Henrique engaging the crowd as he stood on the edge of the stage before he lost his balance and fell on his back. Attendees immediately rushed over to help the singer while the crowd looked on in shock. Henrique...

The number of adults who suddenly die without explanation could be much higher than recorded in official figures, researchers said today. A study funded by the British Heart Foundation estimated that 3,500 apparently healthy adults die suddenly each year in England. It found that in around four per cent of such deaths no cause can be found - despite a full postmortem examination. However as there is no recognised category for recording such deaths, it is difficult to obtain a clear picture of the exact number of victims. Lead researcher Dr Tim Bowker, associate medical director at the BHF, said:...

A young math instructor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology died suddenly on campus last month while he was playing basketball, the school has announced.According to MIT News, applied mathematics teacher Peter Baddoo was on a campus basketball court in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Feb. 15 when he collapsed.The university offered few details about the incident, other than to note the 29-year-old died “suddenly” and unexpectedly.“Peter Baddoo, an instructor in the Department of Mathematics, passed away suddenly on Feb. 15 while playing basketball on campus,” the report from MIT News stated.It is not clear if Baddoo had any underlying medical conditionsNo...

The Wire star Lance Reddick has died aged 60 - just days after failing to turn up to a premiere in New York. Reddick - who played Cedric Daniels in the hit crime series - died from 'suddenly' and from natural causes,' his agent Mia Hansen said. 'Lance will be greatly missed. Please respect his family’s privacy at this time,' Hansen said in a statement. Tributes poured in for the 'incredibly talented' actor after his body was reportedly discovered in his home in Studio City, California at 9.30am on Friday. Just yesterday he uploaded a photo of himself curled up...

SNIP Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) is a rare category of death in children over the age of one, in which the cause remains unknown even after thorough investigation. SNIP Ms Wroath said the lack of research and awareness surrounding SUDC had created what appeared to be an "unsolvable mystery" around her daughter's death. "There is a stigma that comes with SUDC, weirdly, even though it's horrific and tragic, people don't know what it is," she said.

Published: Feb. 17, 2023 at 6:42 PM PST NEWARK, N.J. (CNN) - A mother says she is wanting answers after her son collapsed and died during football practice. Elijah Jordan Brown-Garcia, 12, was reportedly running drills last week when he collapsed and became unresponsive. “Somebody on the phone for 911 or an ambulance should have said to do palpitations on his chest,” Raven Brown, Elijah’s mother, said. Elijah’s younger brother was also participating in the practice session.

Updated: 5:56 PM CST February 18, 2023 COLUMBIA, S.C. — On Friday afternoon, a 13-year-old Furman Middle School student sat in his hospital bed asking for chicken nuggets and Gatorade - just 11 days after a stroke. On Feb. 6, Daniel went to school like any normal day. He said he wasn't feeling well, and went to the front office of Furman Middle School to call his mom. At this point, his speech was slurred and he couldn't talk on the phone. The staff in the front office asked his mother, Jennifer Lynch, to come to pick him up. Jennifer...

A 30-year-old was having lunch when she collapsed. She'd had a cardiac arrest.-Katrysha Gellis was 30 when she experienced a sudden cardiac arrest. Photo courtesy Living Proof CPR Training -Katrysha Gellis had two cardiac arrests in her 30s. -One in 10 survive sudden cardiac arrest. This rate doubles or triples when victim is given CPR. -Cardiac arrest can be traumatic, and require therapy to help process the emotions. By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A 30-year-old woman was left...

Rachel Morgan, 26, has passed away unexpectedly. A teacher, aged just 26, has tragically died suddenly - leaving a "huge hole" at a UK school. Rachel Morgan, 26, has passed away unexpectedly, reports LancsLive. The 26-year-old taught at Kells Infant School, Cumbria. Headteacher Wendy Figes paid tribute to her "thoughtful and kind" teacher, saying: "Rachel Morgan had worked as a teacher at Kells Infants School since January 2022

Belgian goalkeeper Arne Espeel died after he collapsed on the pitch on Saturday moments after saving a penalty for his team. He was 25. Winkel Sport B, who play in the second provincial division of West Brabant in Belgium, were 2-1 up against Westrozebeke when their opponents were awarded a penalty in the second half. According to reports in Belgian media, Espeel saved the spot kick but dropped to the ground afterward. Emergency services rushed to help Espeel and tried to revive him with a defibrillator, but he was pronounced dead shortly after he was taken to a hospital. A...

Ever since the vaccines rolled out, deaths are up, particularly among young people. I talked to the owner of many funeral homes across the US; collectively they handle over 3,000 funerals a year. He asked that his name be kept confidential for fear of retribution. Overall, their business is up by 50% after the vaccines rolled out and it’s not proportional… young people are a greater portion of the deaths. For example pilot deaths at Southwest Airlines are up six-fold after the vaccines were mandated. My source said that normally they’d see 1 stillbirth/month pre-vaccine. After the vaccines rolled out,...

Young Australian actor Sariah Saibu, who starred in the award-winning film Beautiful They has died suddenly.Young Aussie actress Sariah Saibu, who starred in the award-winning film Beautiful They has died suddenly. Sariah’s family confirmed on social media that she passed on January 30th but didn’t share her cause of death. “This morning we lost our darling Sariah,” her aunt Cassandra Colvin wrote on Facebook. “I am struggling to find the words to express the grief that I and her family are feeling at this time. “RIP beautiful – all our love always.” Sariah starred in the short LGBTQI+ film Beautiful...

Kaleb Boateng, a Gators offensive lineman who transferred from Clemson following the 2020 season, died late Thursday night, according to statements from both teams released Friday.Boateng spent time with Clemson from 2019-20 before coming to Florida as a preferred walk-on. He didn’t make an appearance in 2021 and isn’t listed on the Gators’ 2022 roster. Florida head coach Billy Napier called Boateng “a beloved friend, son and teammate” despite having a short amount of time together in a Twitter post Friday.

Scott Alexander, a magician best known for his time on "America's Got Talent," has died ... according to his wife. Scott's wife Jenny -- who appeared on the show as his assistant -- shared the tragic news on Monday, posting ... "We have lost a father, a husband, a son, a brother, a friend, a mentor, and one hell of an entertainer." As for what led to his death, Jenny says "Scott suffered a stroke while working on a cruise ship in St Kitts and did not make it home to us." 'AGT' fans will remember Scott and Jenny from...

DETROIT (FOX 2) - The Detroit Northwestern senior who suffered cardiac arrest playing basketball, has died. Cartier Woods died Monday according to a relative. The 18-year-old had been on life support at Henry Ford Hospital since Jan. 31, when he collapsed on the court. Cartier's family recently held a vigil for him, where a large group of loved ones and friends offered prayers of hope for him. Once he collapsed, someone administered CPR while paramedics used an Automated External Defibrillator on him and rushed him to the hospital. An athlete for years, Cartier was always healthy and strong - making...

A young man in perfect health passed away in his sleep just days before he turned 22. Rickson "Ricko" Williams, 21, went to bed at his home in Wallaville, Queensland, Australia, on January 11 but never woke up. His heartbroken family believe he could have died as a result of an undiagnosed heart condition after they were told he had an enlarged heart. His cause of death is still to be ascertained.

Dave Conway had a heart attack in 2018. He was only 30. The Clintonville, Ohio, resident had been experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath, finally going to the emergency room with what he thought was pneumonia. Instead, he learned he'd had a "widowmaker" heart attack and a 100% blockage in a major artery. "I thought people who had heart attacks or heart disease were older people who drink and smoke a lot and weigh much more than I did," Conway said. "Recovery has been really tough, but I'm willing to do whatever my doctors tell me is needed to keep...

Former NFL linebacker Jessie Lemonier has died at age 25. No cause of death has been given by his family; his most recent team, the Detroit Lions; or media outlets.Lemonier attended Liberty University and then signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent. According to ESPN, he recorded 15 tackles and 1.5 sacks with the Lions during the 2021 season. He was released by the Arizona Cardinals during training camp this past year.Lemonier’s passing is the latest in a seemingly endless string of young professional athletes who have either died suddenly or collapsed. While it is not...

A member of Arizona’s men’s swim team has unexpectedly passed away.