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  • Prince George cyclist Kris Yip dies at 47

    01/22/2023 6:22:26 PM PST · by E. Pluribus Unum · 25 replies
    Cycling Magazine ^ | JANUARY 22, 2023 | MATT HANSEN
    Canadian cyclist Kris Yip died on Wednesday at the age of 47. The rider from Prince George had been riding and racing most of his life. In 2022, he qualified for represent Canada at the 2022 UCI Esports World Championships with a very strong ride at the the Pan Am Selection Race, where he finished 11th overall.The cause of death is not known at this time.On Sunday, the Prince George Cycling Club held a memorial to honour Yip.
  • Nick Menza, ex-Megadeth Drummer, Dies After Collapsing on Studio City Stage

    05/22/2016 7:25:48 AM PDT · by smokingfrog · 34 replies
    KTLA ^ | 5-22-16 | fr. CNN Wire
    Nick Menza, who played on many of Megadeth’s most successful albums, died after he collapsed on stage during a show. He was 51. Menza was into the third song with his new band Ohm when he collapsed late Saturday night, said Ohm’s manager Steve Bauer. Paramedics couldn’t revive him. The band was playing at The Baked Potato, in Studio City, California. “The group’s bassist texted me last night after it happened,” Bauer told CNN. “We are all still in shock.” Officials haven’t released a cause of death. Alongside Metallica, Slayer and Anthrax, Megadeth makes up metal’s “Big Four.” And for...