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An FDNY firefighter has died of a heart attack just months after he was fired as part of the city’s effort to free up funds for its migrant crisis — leaving his grieving widow and kids struggling to keep a roof over their heads.

Former Albany defensive lineman AJ Simon, who was hoping to get picked in the upcoming NFL Draft, has died at only 25 years old. The university announced the tragic news on social media on Wednesday, writing ... "The UAlbany football program was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former student-athlete Amitral "AJ" Simon this morning." "AJ was a tremendous young man and even better teammate throughout his time at UAlbany. he was a role model both on and off the field, serving as a pillar to this program over the last two years." They continued ... "He will...

Artists like Bun B, DJ Premier, Warren G, and more paid tribute.Bo$$, celebrated as the first female MC signed to the iconic Def Jam Recordings, has reportedly passed away. She was 54. The MC born Lichelle Marie Laws was born and raised in Detroit, but moved to California after graduating from high school. After a few years in Oakland, she moved to Los Angeles. There, she immediately showcased her talent on the mic, becoming a fixture in the LA scene. Shortly after her introduction to the city, she and her DJ were discovdred by DJ Quik, who put her on...

Carter Brantley Love, a senior photo editor at The New York Times, died Tuesday in his Brooklyn apartment. Love, 41, started his career at Women's Wear Daily and later worked for W magazine. Love took his own life, according to his uncle Ben Brantley. "He had just been very unhappy lately. He was a paradoxical guy. He was very, very sunny to most people that he worked with and that he knew."

A doctor who went viral for her post mocking those who had refused the COVID-19 vaccine has died suddenly from a reported heart attack. While Dr. Vicky Jennings’s death has not been disclosed publicly, reports say she died from a heart attack.

A corporate media journalist, who controversially demanded that unvaccinated members of the public be taken away to concentration camps, has died at just 33 years old.Ian Vandaelle died after being hospitalized and “declared neurologically dead,” his family revealed.Vandaelle was a Canadian business journalist who worked as a reporter and editor at the Financial Post.He was also previously a producer at BNN Bloomberg for over a decade.However, he was known to many on social media for his pro-Covid vaccine posts on Twitter, now known as X.Vandaelle advocated for vaccine passports and mandates and called for the firing of anyone who refused...

Last month, on 22 February, the House of Commons debated premature deaths due to heart and circulatory diseases at the request of Dean Russell, Member of Parliament (“MP”) for Watford. In August 2023, Mr. Russell had a heart attack at the age of 47. After he opened the debate, Andrew Bridgen, MP for North West Leicestershire, gave a speech. Mr. Bridgen raised that cardiovascular deaths per 100,000 population have risen by 10% since 2019, after falling steadily for decades. What novel intervention in public health has occurred since 2019? “We are witnesses to the greatest medical scandal in decades –...

Authorities say an woman died after she "fell ill" during an American Airlines flight from the Dominican Republic. The flight was heading to Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday when the 41-year-old woman became unwell, according to a media release from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force. Flight 2790 was diverted to Providenciales International Airport due to the passenger’s “medical needs,” a spokesperson for the airline said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. Air Traffic Control Tower requested medical assistance for the woman, “who at the time was receiving Cardiopulmonary resuscitation,” around 6:15 p.m. local time, according to police

Kingston was found in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening, and emergency services were called to the scene, where he was pronounced dead. An inquest will be held, but there are no suspicious circumstances, T&C understands

Thomas Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, has died suddenly aged 45, Buckingham Palace has announced. Mr Kingston, who married the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent in 2019, was found dead at an address in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 6pm. Lady Gabriella paid tribute to her financier husband in a joint statement with his family, describing him as an 'exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him'. His tragic death was described as a 'great shock to the whole family'. An inquest...

Thomas Kingston, the husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, has died suddenly aged 45, Buckingham Palace announced. Mr Kingston, who married the daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent in 2019, was found dead at an address in Gloucestershire on Sunday evening and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 6pm. Only last Wednesday, the couple had been seen together at an event at the National Gallery in London. Lady Gabriella paid tribute to her financier husband in a joint statement with his family, describing him as an 'exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who...

ASHLAND COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Ashland County Coroner’s Office released the cause of death for student Breanna McKean, who collapsed during homecoming events in late September. The coroner says McKean, 17, died from myocarditis, a virus that causes inflammation to the heart. The coroner also released this list of causes for myocarditis: Viruses, Gastrointestinal infections, Bacteria, Parasites, Fungi, Medications or illegal drugs, Chemicals or radiation, Other inflammatory diseases Myocarditis usually goes away without permanent complications but severe cases can damage or weakens the heart muscles, according to the coroner. McKean collapsed due to a medical emergency before the Mapleton...

MacIntosh's cause of death has not been confirmed, but Scott said: "Thanks to the incredible care and love provided by the wonderful medical staff and especially the nurses who all loved him when he brought a smile to their days."

Community grieves as young fisherman's life cut short unexpectedly.. The community of Winnsboro, Texas, is united in sorrow following the devastating loss of a beloved high school student, Kale Robinson, who was an enthusiastic participant in the Texas High School BASS Association for three years. The grievous event occurred shortly after Robinson took part in a fishing tournament weigh-in on a Saturday, where he suffered a fatal medical emergency, leaving his family, friends, and the wider community in a state of profound grief. At Winnsboro High School, Robinson was a well-regarded figure, known for his zest for life and commitment...

The 49-year-old collapsed on Wednesday morning in Auckland after running in the ChildFund Water Run, a fundraiser for Pacific communities. He received medical treatment on the scene at Auckland's Britomart, according to TVNZ, with screens erected to shield him from public view. The Greens confirmed the news 'with profound shock and sadness' at 10.45am. 'We are absolutely devastated. A beautiful family has lost a dedicated father, husband, and community leader,' co-leaders James Shaw and Marama Davidson said in a statement

Gemma Rees was described as a fantastic person who was 'one in a zillion' A beloved mum-of-four who worked as a carer for young people with autism died suddenly after having a heart attack at home. An inquest held into the death of Gemma Rees at Pontypridd Coroners' Court heard how the 42-year-old had been seen asleep in bed at around 7am on November 13, 2022, at a house in Tordoff Way, Barry, where she was staying with her partner. But at around 9.15am, she was found unresponsive by her partner, who phoned 999 and commenced CPR. Paramedics arrived ten...

The former air stewardess 'unexpectedly started shaking and going pale', an inquest heardA WOMAN described as "perfectly healthy" died after a night out watching the football with her husband, an inquest heard. Stacey Dannielle Harris and partner David enjoyed the World Cup final with friends a week before Christmas in 2022. Stacey Dannielle Harris died after a night out watching the football with her husband The 30-year-old with her partner David, who tried to save her life The couple, who had a "fantastic relationship", had a few drinks before returning to their home in Caerau, Cardiff, with a takeaway at...

Members of the California Assembly and Senate were exempted from COVID vaccine mandates – so was Congress and Biden’s Executive Branch... Isn’t it extraordinary that we see daily reports of young athletes, high school and college students, college athletes, pilots, members of the military and others dropping dead suddenly? Yet we aren’t seeing this same “died suddenly” phenomenon, as it is now called, in elected politicians – members of Congress, Governors, or State Legislatures. ... Before the vaccine rollout of 2021, these kinds of collapses were never seen before, and if they did happen, they were extremely rare. Now, it’s...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Bryce Stanfield, a student-athlete who was hospitalized after a medical emergency, has passed away, Furman University announced on Friday. Stanfield, a 21-year-old football player and health sciences major, collapsed during a workout Wednesday morning at Paladin Stadium. He was taken to the hospital and placed on life support. His coaches said he had a back strain that had limited what he could do before practices started, but it was something he had been dealing with and was being rehabbed to get ready for the season. They were not aware of any other medical issues

A referee collapsed and passed away during halftime of a junior varsity boys basketball game in Pennsylvania Friday night. “Michael Roebuck, 45, a first-year official from New Stanton, was about to take the court for the second half of a game between Yough and Mt. Pleasant when he dropped to the floor ... Mount Pleasant school Superintendent Timothy Gabauer issued a statement Saturday morning about the referee’s sudden passing. “Our school community is deeply saddened by the death of Mr. Roebuck that occurred during halftime of the Junior Varsity basketball game ... Despite the immediate medical response and efforts of...