Nigeria's army chief dies aged 56
Nigeria's army chief General Taoreed Lagbaja has died after a "period of illness" aged 56, President Bola Tinubu has announced. He died on Tuesday night in Lagos. The exact details of his…
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Demi Lovato's Sister Madison De la Garza's Baby Daughter Dies after She Undergoes 'Emergency C-Section'
Demi Lovato's sister, Madison De La Garza, tragically lost her baby last month after undergoing an 'emergency C-section' On Saturday, the 22-year-old actress shared the devastating news on…
Sarah Danser: Former 'Naked and Afraid' Star Dies in Horrific Car Crash in Hawaii Aged 34
Former "Naked and Afraid" contestant Sarah Danser died on Tuesday at the age of 34 following a car accident in Hawaii. The reality TV star, who was known for her appearance on the survival…
13-Year-Old Dies While Subway Surfing in Queens
A 13-year-old boy died while subway surfing in Queens on Wednesday. Police say Adolfo Samabria's body was found at the Forest Avenue station around 10 p.m. According to the NYPD, it's the…
Stamford Tyres founder Wee Kok Wah dies at 78
He helmed the company for more than 50 years, growing it from a family-run business to a multinational firm operating in 11 countries STAMFORD Tyres founder Wee Kok Wah, the man behind one…
Soldier dies in non-operational incident in Brecon
A soldier has died during a "non-operational incident", the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Cpl Christopher Gill, of 4th Battalion, The Ranger Regiment, died at Brecon, Powys, on 16…
Liam Payne dies at 31: What he shared about struggle with addiction and mental health
Liam Payne, a singer who rose to fame as a member of the band One Direction, died on Oct. 16 at age 31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Prior to his death, Payne had struggled with addiction,…
Former army head Gen Sir Mike Jackson dies at 80
The former head of the British Army, General Sir Mike Jackson, has died aged 80, the army confirmed. He led the army during the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 after serving in the Balkans…
Rachel Yaffe: TikTok Star Dies Aged 27 after Seven-Year Battle with Rare form of Liver Cancer
A TikTok influencer has died at the age of 27 after a seven-year fight against a rare form of liver cancer. Rachel Yaffe, from Maryland, died on October 11. Tributes started pouring in…
Pioneering South African politician dies aged 65
The first black central bank governor of South Africa, who later went on to become finance minister, has died at the age of 65. Tito Mboweni had suffered a "short illness", the presidency…
Ukrainian journalist, 27, who chronicled Russian occupation dies in prison
Viktoriia Roshchyna disappeared in August 2023 in a part of Ukraine now occupied by Russian forces. It took nine months for Russian authorities to confirmed the journalist had been…
Alex Salmond, Scotland’s Champion of Independence, Dies at 69
(Bloomberg) -- Alex Salmond, who turned his Scottish National Party’s dream of power into reality even though he didn’t see his vision of an independent country come true, has died. He was…
Who Was Justin Bingham? Tech Company CEO Dies after Tragic 200-Foot Fall While Climbing at Zion National Park in Utah
The CEO of a Utah-based software company tragically died over the weekend after falling 200 feet while climbing in Zion National Park in Springdale, Utah, officials said. Justin Bingham,…
Ratan Tata dies at 86: As India mourns loss of the icon, tributes pour in
Ratan Tata (Credit: @RNTata2000) 3 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 1:14 AM IST Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, passed away, on Wednesday night, at the age of 86. 'It is…
Allergic Australian Teen Dies After Eating Burrito Bowl Ordered on Food Delivery App Because He Didn't Check the Ingredients
A 17-year-old boy in Australia died after eating a burrito bowl he ordered on a delivery app. Now, his family is seeking answers. On May 27, 2021, James Tsindos ordered a burrito bowl from…
Canadian Child Dies of Rabies After Bat Breaks into Room While They Slept
A child in the Canadian province of Ontario has died from rabies after being exposed to a bat in their bedroom, according to Canadian health officials. Dr Malcolm Lock of the…
McKayla Harshaw: Georgia Woman Dies in Horror Seven-Car Crash as Boyfriend Who Was Planning to Propose to Her Watches in Shock
A man from Georgia is in critical condition after a horror seven-car crash that tragically claimed the life of his girlfriend whose family revealed the heartbreaking news that he had been…
Man who attacked Comoros president dies in cell
The man who was arrested for attacking the Comoros president with a knife on Friday has been found dead in prison, the authorities there say. The attack took place during a funeral for a…
South Africa ex-minister Pravin Gordhan dies at 75
South Africa's former Finance Minister, Pravin Gordhan, has died at the age of 75, his family said. The anti-apartheid struggle veteran played a key role in South Africa's transition to…
Ex-boyfriend who set fire to Ugandan athlete dies
The former boyfriend of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after he set her on fire, has himself died after succumbing to burns, an official at the Kenyan hospital where he was…
Ex-minister dies in Eritrean jail after six years without charge
Berhane Abrehe - a former Eritrean finance minister and fierce critic of the country's president - has died in prison, his family say. The 79-year-old was Eritrea's longest serving…
South Africa's 'favourite teacher' dies aged 85
South Africans are paying tributes to their “favourite teacher", William Smith, who has died aged 85. The beloved maths and science teacher and innovator died on Wednesday morning after a…
Zambian ex-First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa dies aged 61
Zambia's former First Lady Maureen Mwanawasa has died at the age of 61. She succumbed late Tuesday after a short illness at a hospital in the capital, Lusaka, her family said. The former…
Pilot dies after helicopter collides with Australian hotel rooftop
A pilot has died after a helicopter collided with a hotel roof in Australia early on Monday. Queensland police said emergency services were called to the hotel in Cairns, in north-eastern…