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A DAD'S cancer symptoms were dismissed as stress by a GP who even accused him of "faking" them - but he died suddenly less than a year later. Stephen Blakeston, 53, began experiencing troubling symptoms in October 2010, including jumbled speech, severe headaches, and distress, which were completely out of character for him. A CT scan later revealed the dad had a glioblastoma - an aggressive brain tumour which leaves sufferers with a typical lifespan of 12-18 months. Stephen, a former council grounds worker, died suddenly on 13 July 2011. His daughter Hollie Rhodes, 37, a PE teacher and mum-of-two...

Newcastle youth graduate Michael Newberry has died suddenly at the age of 27.. Cliftonville, his club in Northern Ireland, pay tribute to the defender.. Newcastle United youth graduate Michael Newberry has died suddenly at the age of 27. His club Cliftonville, who play in the Northern Ireland Football League, released a statement expressing their devastation on Monday - Newberry's 27th birthday. 'Cliftonville Football Club are devastated to learn of the sudden death of Michael Newberry,'

A beloved news anchor who passed away last week died from a brain aneurysm, it has been revealed. Ana Orsini's death was announced on Monday night by CBS affiliate KOLD News13 co-anchors Tyler Butler and Carsyn Currier. The 28-year-old was remembered for her 'funny', vibrant personality as Currier broke down in tears while sharing the tragic news. 'Our beloved friend and co-anchor Ana Orsini passed away unexpectedly last week,' Butler began. 'Ana had been here at 13 News since June of 2023', Currier added, struggling to hold back tears. 'We are devastated by this loss.' The TV host was so...

The 14-year-old collapsed and couldn’t be revived, Connecticut officials say... A 14-year-old boy is dead after officials say he collapsed during football practice in Connecticut. The teenager, identified by loved ones as Jahkye Gayle, was on the Bloomfield Junior Warhawk Football Team, Bloomfield Public Schools said in a Nov. 29 Facebook post. Jahkye was a freshman at Bloomfield High School and transferred recently to neighboring Manchester High School, but he was still a member of the Warhawks. “It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the unexpected passing of one of our community’s beloved children,” a joint...

The sudden loss of Liz Boardman, a cherished mother, has left her family grappling with heartache and uncertainty. Her vibrant spirit is remembered by all who knew her.A heartbroken family has been left searching for answers after an 'amazing' mum of four died suddenly while on holiday in Egypt. Liz Boardman, 40, was vacationing in the beautiful Red Sea coast city of Hurghada when she passed away on November 10. She had jetted off for the week-long trip to the five-star Sunrise Garden Beach Resort with her partner, Alan, and three youngest sons - aged seven, ten and 14 -...

Cooper’s cause of death has not been revealed, but Women's Wear Daily reports she suffered from a brain hemorrhage as a result of long COVID.

The Philadelphia Union have announced the sudden and shocking death of goalkeeper Holden Trent at the age of 25. The club confirmed the keeper's passing in a statement released on Saturday afternoon. No cause of death has been released. 'The Philadelphia Union is devastated by the heartbreaking passing of Holden Trent,' the club said. 'While he was a wonderful player and fierce competitor, he was more importantly a devoted son, brother, fiancé, and teammate who made those around him better. 'He embodied the true meaning of determination, dedication and perseverance, and he will be deeply missed. We extend our greatest...

A flight from Seattle to Istanbul, Turkey made an emergency landing in New York on Wednesday morning after one of its pilots died mid-flight. A Turkish Airlines pilot “lost consciousness” mid-flight forcing the co-pilot to reroute to JFK in New York. Turkish Airlines confirmed Capt. İlçehin Pehlivan, 59, died before the plane landed after medical intervention failed to resuscitate him. The pilot was in perfect health and had his last health examination in August. “Having worked at Turkish Airlines since 2007, İlçehin PEHLİVAN was 59 years old. A periodic health examination was carried out on 08.03.2024 at the Aviation Medical...

The US Air Force Academy is investigating after a 19-year-old first-year cadet was found dead in her Colorado dorm room this week. Avery Koonce of Tyler, Texas, was “found unconscious” in her Colorado Springs room Thursday, USAFA said... “Academy first responders were called and attempted life-saving measures, which were unsuccessful. The cause of death is under investigation,” the academy added. Koonce was a member of USAFA’s class of 2028 and was on its women’s track and field team.

27-year-old footballer Juan Izquierdo has tragically passed away just days after collapsing during a match in Brazil. The tragic news was confirmed by his Uruguayan club, Nacional. ... Izquierdo collapsed on the field last Thursday during a Copa Libertadores match at São Paulo’s Morumbi Stadium, according to ESPN. He was immediately rushed to Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital, where he was placed under intensive care. “Patient Juan Manuel Izquierdo Viana was admitted to the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein on August 22, 2024, at 8:55 p.m., in cardiac arrest, of undetermined onset, secondary to an arrhythmia,” according to the update provided by...

A 15-year-old high school football player in Connecticut suddenly died during his team’s practice on Tuesday after losing consciousness. Police and emergency personnel administered CPR to Elijah-Jay Mariano Rivera, an eleventh-grade student at Windsor High School, but could not revive him. According to the school district, Mariano-Rivera was not participating in any drills or tackling anyone when he lost consciousness. Mariano Rivera was eventually taken to Connecticut Children’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to NBC Connecticut. ”Very nice, a very funny kid and just always brightened up whenever he walked into a room,” Windsor freshman Maria Tostarelli told...

Semaj Wilkins, a freshman and varsity football player at New Brockton High School in Alabama, tragically passed away on Tuesday afternoon after collapsing during a routine football practice. He was only 14. According to Coffee County Coroner Arnold Woodham, Semaj was participating in drills when he suffered a medical emergency. Despite immediate medical attention and transport to Medical Center Enterprise, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival ... Coffee County School System family is grieving the loss of a New Brockton High School freshman who passed away after a medical emergency late this afternoon. The Coffee County Sheriff’s Department and...

A California doctor has tragically died “suddenly” after suffering a stroke at just 32 years old. Dr. Maddie Giegold’s tragic sudden death came just five days before completing her residency. According to reports, the young doctor was “fully vaccinated” for Covid and received an mRNA “booster” shot shortly before she died. “I’ve never really met anyone else like her, she’s incredibly goofy,” said friend Hannah Trautner. Trautner said Giegold would do anything to make people laugh and inevitably become her friend. Those closest to Maddie say she loved cats, trail running, and sunflowers, and was described as being very active....

Matt Driscoll, the columnist and opinion editor for The News Tribune (TNT), known for his pro-vaccine stance and attacking anyone who spoke out against the jab, died suddenly at his Tacoma home this Sunday, he was 43. TNT announced Driscoll’s death this week. “We’ve lost a fried and beloved colleague, but Tacoma and Pierce County have lost someone who never stopped caring,” said fellow TNT writer Sean Robinson.

Zhang Zhijie has died of cardiac arrest after collapsing on the court during a professional tournament in Indonesia. VIDEO AT LINK.......................

A New Zealand Rugby player has died suddenly at the age of 25 following a reported “medical event.” Connor Garden-Bachop’s death on Monday was confirmed by New Zealand Rugby. The statement read: On behalf of the entire rugby community, the Highlanders, Wellington Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, the New Zealand Māori Rugby Board and the New Zealand Rugby Players Association would like to extend our deepest thoughts and love to the Garden-Bachop family. Connor passed away on Monday following a medical event, and rugby’s collective focus at this time is on supporting his family. All of rugby walks alongside the Garden-Bachop...

Joshua Dean (45) has tragically died just two months after the mysterious death of John Barnett. Dean was a key figure in exposing alleged safety issues in Boeing’s 737 MAX production line. He died of complications arising from a severe and rapid bacterial infection, as reported by The Seattle Times.

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.

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...

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...