United Kingdom

22Oct

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Noteworthy, United Kingdom

Jasbir Singh Hayer, Musician

Jasbir Singh Hayer, Musician One half of music duo the Kray Twins has died after being admitted in the hospital with Covid-19, his family have confirmed. Jasbir Singh Hayer had spent four weeks in hospital "battling" the virus before he "passed away peacefully" on Tuesday. Along with his brother Jat, the pair, from Coventry, were "towering figures in the worlds of British Asian Music, bhangra, desi, hip hop and R&B", mentioned BBC presenter Bobby Friction. The family said the music had "inspired millions around the globe". In a post on social media, Mr Hayer's family said: "Your talent was just something else, your brain wired like no other. "You broke boundaries with your vision and are leaving a legacy that will be remembered as such. "You gave 100% to anything ...

20Oct

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Dennis Hutchings, Former Army Veteran

Dennis Hutchings, Former Army Veteran Dennis Hutchings was three days into hearing in Belfast for 1974 killing when he died from Covid on Monday. The lawyer of a terminally ill 80-year-old army veteran who died of Covid-19 three days into a trial over a shooting during the Troubles in Northern Ireland has said in a statement that the proceedings contributed to his death. The trial at Belfast crown court had been adjourned on Monday after it was known that Hutchings – who had kidney disease, was on dialysis and also suffered heart problems – had contracted the coronavirus over the weekend. Following his isolation at his hotel room -- he was taken to hospital and died on Monday night. Philip Barden, who acted for Dennis Hutchings, said he would be “alive today” had it not been i...

19Oct

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Neighbors, United Kingdom

Fabiana Zoppelli, Schoolgirl

Fabiana Zopelli, Schoolgirl A 12-year-old girl who 'was a friend to everyone' and 'had a smile that lit up every room she entered' passed away just days following the development of complications linked to Covid-19, an inquest heard. Fabiana Zoppelli, who had the rare genetic disorder floating-harbor syndrome, contracted a 'minor cough' on June 1 before falling seriously ill with the virus last year. The schoolgirl's mother, Itohan Ehiggie had called doctors on June 3 after Fabiana developed a rash and started vomiting and she was taken to the A&E department at the Royal Oldham Hospital. After Fabiana, who was described as a 'generally healthy' child, tested positive for Covid on June 5, a decision was made to transfer the schoolgirl to Manchester Children's Hos...

20Aug

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Profiles, Sad But True, United Kingdom

Dr Ivey Dennard, Veterinarian

A beloved Central Georgia veterinarian who spent most of his life caring for animals has died of Covid-19. According to a post from Gordon Animal Clinic, Inc. Dr Ivey Dennard passed away Thursday morning from COVID-19. 13WMAZ profiled Dennard back in 2018 as he reflected on his more than four decades in business. He was known for his practical medicine and reasonable costs. You could often find clients sitting in their cars as he arrived at the office, as he worked on a first-come, first-served basis. At the time we spoke to him, he was 77-years-old. He said he didn’t want to retire because of his loyalty to his clients. Dennard’s clinic is the Gordon Animal Clinic on Dennard Hardy Road in Gordon.

10Aug

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Profiles, Sad But True, United Kingdom

Brian Lynch, Businessman

A vaccine sceptic who urged others to their jab while he battled the virus in intensive care has sadly died of Covid. Brian Lynch, 46, wanted more long-term scientific data before getting his jab. The removal firm boss was admitted to Royal Blackburn Hospital on July 7. During his time in intensive care, he vowed to get the jab if he recovered. Brian, of Blackburn, Lancs., was later placed in a medically induced coma and died with his family and wife Gina by his side on July 31. Pal Nicky Ashton had organised a pub fundraiser to help support Brian when he got home. Lynch in a Facebook post said, “Last week I wasn't feeling well and despite what I think about testing, Covid vaccines etc, I sent off for a PCR test more out of the interest of my family, friends and business...

7Aug

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Profiles, Sad But True, United Kingdom

Leslie Lawrenson, Solicitor

An anti-vaxxer who filmed himself downplaying Covid-19 before posting it on Facebook has died of the virus. Solicitor Leslie Lawrenson, 58, died at his home in Bournemouth, Dorset, nine days after he published a video on why coronavirus was “nothing to be afraid of.” Lawrenson, who reportedly had no underlying health conditions, had previously refused to take up the vaccine because he felt he “did not need it.” Instead he put faith in his immune system and took his social media followers on his journey. The 58-year-old recorded two vlogs in June, where he explained his symptoms and described them as “no worse than a cold.” He later criticised the Government’s approach to the coronavirus restrictions, saying “these are things we have to suffer, it’s part of living”, before u...

26May

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India, Medics, Profiles, Sad But True, United Kingdom

Dr Rajesh Gupta, anaesthetist

Dr Rajesh Gupta, a consultant anaesthetist at the National Health Service (NHS)-run Wexham Park Hospital in Berkshire, south-east England, was found dead earlier on May 25 and the cause of his death is yet to be established. The Indian-origin doctor working on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic at the UK hospital was found dead in the hotel he was staying in to isolate away from his family during the lockdown, reported Press Trust of India. “We are very sorry to pass on the sad news that our Frimley Health colleague Dr Rajesh Gupta has passed away,” Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust said in a statement on Friday. “Rajesh, who worked as a consultant at Wexham Park Hospital, was found on Monday afternoon in the hotel where he had been staying to protect hi...

Van Lang Hoang, Patient Transport Driver

23May

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Van Lang Hoang, Patient Transport Driver

Van Lang Hoang – a Patient Transport Driver at Barts Health NHS Trust, London, England – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 23 June, 2020. Source: NHS Barts Health Please help us in adding details.

22May

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Augustine Agyei-Mensah, Nurse

Augustine Agyei-Mensah – a Learning Disabilities Nurse at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Northampton, England – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. Augustine Agyei-Mensah, known to his colleagues as Gus, was a highly regarded team member at Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT). The father-of-four had worked as a learning disabilities nurse at the trust since 2014, having qualified the year before. Before training as a healthcare worker, he was employed by South West Trains for four years. He worked closely with the team's speech and language therapist and his psychology colleagues to support people with complex cognitive and sensory needs. Paying tribute to him, the NHFT said: "Augustine always recognize...

22May

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Brian Darlington, Hospital Porter

Brian Darlington – a Hospital Porter at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Leighton, England – passed away after suffering from COVID-19. It was reported on 22 May 2020. Brian Darlington was known for handing out sweets to his colleagues as a porter with Mid Cheshire hospitals, where he worked for over 20 years. He died at Leighton hospital after contracting Covid-19, a spokesman for the hospital trust said. His wife, Ava, said: “We were married for 46 years and Brian was a great husband, as well as father and grandfather.” The trust’s chief executive, James Sumner, said: “Brian had dedicated over 20 years to the trust during his NHS career and will be sadly missed by all who knew and worked with him. “He was without doubt ...