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Former Cal Poly track and field star Shelby Daniele suddenly died on Wednesday at the age of 23 - just months after receiving her master's degree at the university. Daniele, who broke Cal Poly's indoor 200m record last year with a time of 24.69 seconds, competed for the Mustangs for five years between 2020 and 2024. During her time at California Polytechnic State University, the talented sprinter earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture in 2023, before going on to secure a master's in June. Yet just over three months later, the university announced that Daniele has tragically passed away. 'Cal...

A fit and healthy teenage boy suddenly died during wrestling practice after suffering a medical emergency. Freddy Espinal, a 17-year-old aspiring police officer, tragically died on Sunday, prompting an outpouring of grief from his tightknit Massachusetts community. More than 100 friends and students from Peabody gathered on Tuesday night to farewell the popular, charismatic student. His girlfriend, Gisella Candido, told the crowd at the vigil that Freddie 'was stubborn, caring, [and] would always go out of his way to make sure that people were OK.' 'At first, it was unbelievable. I was just with him on Friday. Like, I just...

Tributes have been paid to the year eight pupil who died suddenly over the weekendTributes have been paid to a "popular and likeable pupil" who died suddenly over the weekend. Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Edern in Cardiff announced the death of Marc Aguilar, a year eight pupil at the school. It is understood he died on Saturday, September 8. In a post on social media they said: "It is with great sadness that we announce that one of our pupils passed away suddenly over the weekend. Marc Aguilar of 8 Rhymni 2 was a popular and likeable pupil and a...

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.

A high school football player from the Florida panhandle died after collapsing during an away game on Friday, school officials said. Chance Gainer, a senior at Port St. Joe High School, fell to the ground just before halftime during a game at Liberty County High School in Bristol, Fla., Port St. Joe principal Sissy Godwin confirmed to NPR on Saturday. Gainer was pronounced dead shortly after he was taken to an area hospital, she said. He’d just celebrated his 18th birthday last month. Gulf District Schools Superintendent Jim Norton said in a statement that Gainer’s death was a “tragic loss.”...

An online book of condolence has been opened following the death of Francois (Frankie) Childs who died at his home in Prestwich BookmarkWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info Tributes have been paid to a serving firefighter who died 'suddenly and unexpectedly' at the age of 44 this week. Francois Childs, known to colleagues as Frankie, sadly passed away at his home in Prestwich on Tuesday (September 3). He served at...

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...

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.

Matthew “Matt” Aaron Clinton, 54 of York, passed away on July 2, according to his obituary. "Details of his death are unknown, but at this time, we know that he passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in Columbia," his ex-wife Jane Calcina-Clinton wrote on a GoFundMe launched to help their two sons. Matt attended West York High School and York VoTech, going on to become a master carpenter, according to his obituary. "His brilliance and artistic abilities truly shone through in his work where he brought creativity and magic to each of his projects like the Escape Games...

Mike Heslin, the actor best known for “Special Ops: Lioness,” has died. He was 30. His husband, Scotty Dynamo, announced the tragic news on Instagram Saturday. Dynamo said that Heslin died of “an unexpected cardiac event,” but that “doctors have no explanation for what happened.”

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...

Kent's death came as he was preparing to launch a new restaurant at 360 Park Avenue South in collaboration with Bravo's Top Chef star Danny Garcia. He also had plans to open five additional restaurants in 2025 in partnership with Paris luxury department store Printemps on Wall Street, as reported by Eater New York. Additionally, he was working to open a seafood restaurant on Park Avenue and a bakery in Brooklyn, according to Eater. Kent began his journey under the mentorship of famous chefs like Gordon Ramsay, David Bouley, and Jean-Georges. Kent's cause of death has not yet been disclosed

Josh Maravich, the son of the Hall of Famer "Pistol" Pete, died last week. He was 42. Josh, like his father, played basketball at LSU – he didn't quite have his father's stardom, playing in only 13 games. However, it was a childhood dream for him to play at the arena that bears his father's name. "I wanted to come here for my dad to make him proud," Josh said in a 2005 article in the LSU school paper, The Daily Reveille, per the university's site. "I knew I wasn’t going to be a star player, but for me being...

Professional golfer and PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died on Saturday morning at 30 years old, according to PGA officials. "We were devastated to learn – and are heartbroken to share – that PGA TOUR player Grayson Murray passed away this morning," PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said in a statement, adding, "I am at a loss for words." Murray's passing comes one day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge on Friday, citing an illness, ... Murray's cause of death is unknown at this time. Monahan noted that the Charles Schwab Challenge will continue as scheduled and that he's...

Brody Cameron, a rising star in New Zealand rugby and son of ACT Member of Parliament Mark Cameron, has died suddenly at the age of 22. The young athlete’s passing was announced by his father on Wednesday, five days after his untimely death. Mark Cameron expressed his profound grief on social media, stating, “Good speed my Son, my boy. I love you always, Dad. RIP.” ... The cause of Brody’s sudden death remains undisclosed, leaving many speculating and concerned about the circumstances that led to such a tragedy involving a young athlete in prime health. Brody Cameron was a celebrated...

Political commentator Alice Stewart who more recently appeared as an analyst on CNN after working for several Republican presidential campaigns, has died suddenly at the age of 58. Stewart's body was found outside in a neighborhood in northern Virginia after suffering a 'medical emergency'. Police say no foul play was suspected. 'Alice was a very dear friend and colleague to all of us at CNN,' Mark Thompson, the network's CEO, said in an email to staff on Saturday. 'A political veteran and an Emmy Award winning journalist who brought an incomparable spark to CNN's coverage, known across our bureaus not...

Adnan Deumic, a 25-year-old London-based trader at Bank of America died Thursday evening — just two weeks after the death of Leo Lukenas III, a banker who had been working 100-hour work weeks at the financial giant, The Post has learned. Deumic was playing in a casual “five-a-side” charity soccer tournament with other finance employees when he fell suddenly and was administered CPR, a source with knowledge of the matter said. While the cause of death is unknown, this person told The Post cardiac arrest is suspected. “The death of our teammate is a tragedy, and we are shocked by...