Sudden Death Archives - Page 14 of 25

Waterskiing Champion Micky Geller Dies ‘Suddenly’ at 18

Waterskiing champion Michael Arthur “Micky” Geller has "died suddenly" at just 18 years old, his team has announced. Micky Geller was a freshman at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He was a top-ranked Canadian water skier from Ontario, according to Water Ski Canada. His team said in a statement that…

Deaths of Younger Pilots Soared in 2021, Study Shows

The number of younger pilots who died suddenly soared in 2021, a new study has revealed. The deaths were revealed in a detailed analysis of the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA) obituaries. According to the study, the information shows a significant increase in the sudden deaths of younger pilots in 2021.…

U.S Olympic Gold Medalist Dies Suddenly at 32

American Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie has tragically died suddenly at just 32 years old. The celebrated runner won three Olympic medals at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. Bowie’s death was announced Wednesday by USA Track and Field and confirmed by her management company. No cause of death was given. Her…

TV Chef Jock Zonfrillo Dies Suddenly at 46, Family ‘Completely Shattered’

TV chef Jock Zonfrillo has died suddenly at just 46 years old, his devastated family has revealed. Zonfrillo, originally from Glasgow Scotland, was a judge on the hit show MasterChef Australia. He died leaving a wife and four children on the eve of his show's new season premiere. His body…

Coroner Calls for Covid Shots to Be Listed on Death Certificates

A coroner has called for Covid shots to be listed on people's death certificates if they die suddenly shortly after receiving the jab. Andrew Harris, a senior coroner in the UK, made the call after examining the death of a "fit and healthy" 32-year-old doctor. Dr. Stephen Wright, who worked…

Co-Pilot Forced to Make Emergency Landing of Packed Passenger Jet as Pilot Suffers ‘Indisposition’

A co-pilot was forced to take over the controls of a packed passenger jet and make an emergency landing after the pilot suffered a sudden "indisposition" and could no longer fly the plane. The EasyJet plane made an emergency landing in Portugal during its flight from London to Morocco. The…

Former NFL Player Chris Smith Dies Suddenly at 31

Former NFL player Chris Smith has died suddenly at just 31 years old. Smith was a defensive end in the NFL for eight seasons before moving to the XFL until his death. The football star's unexpected death was announced by West Rowan High School in North Carolina, where Smith attended.…

NBC News Affiliate Anchor Dies Suddenly at 42 during Family Vacation

Local NBC News affiliate anchor Lesley Swick Van Ness has died suddenly at just 42 years old, her family has announced. The news reporter passed away unexpectedly while vacationing with her husband, Tom, and two young sons in Naples, Florida. Van Ness, who worked as an anchor for WGEM-TV as…

‘The Wire’ Actor Lance Reddick’s Cause of Sudden Death Disputed by Family Lawyer

After actor Lance Reddick died suddenly last month, the coroner ruled that heart disease was his cause of death. 60-year-old Reddick was found dead in his home on March 17. Reddick’s attorney has issued a statement denying reports that he died from heart and artery diseases, slamming the ruling as being…

Covid NOT Responsible for ‘Explosion’ in Heart Deaths, Major Study Shows

A major new autopsy-based study has concluded that COVID-19 is not responsible for the "explosion" in heart-related deaths that's been recorded since the pandemic. Since the early days of the pandemic, there has been a concern that infection from the virus that causes Covid, SARS-CoV-2, could cause heart inflammation. This…