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Profiles

Mohamed Ben Omar, politician & teacher
4May By Web TeamNo Comments
Nigeria, Profiles, Turkey

Mohamed Ben Omar, politician & teacher

Mohamed Ben Omar a Nigerien politician and teacher died on 3 May 2020 at National Hospital in Niamey at the age of 55. Omar served as a government minister in several cabinets, most recently as Minister of Employment, Labor and Social Protection from April 2017 until his death on 2 May 2020. Omar also founded the Nigerien Social Democratic Party (PSD) in 2015. Mohamed Ben Omar was born on 1 January 1965 in Tesker, Niger, located in the country's Zinder Region. From 2000 to 2004, Omar was a professor of geography at the Lycée Franco-arabe LFA de Niamey. From 2004 to 2007, he was a minister who was responsible for relations among higher-learning institutions. He served as Niger's Minister of Communication from 2007 to 2009, and was simultaneously a spokesperson for the govern...
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E. Roy Lester, Football coach
4May By Web TeamNo Comments
Canada, Profiles, United States

E. Roy Lester, Football coach

E. Roy Lester an American college and high school football coach died on May 3, 2020 in Rockville, Maryland, at the age of 96. The cause of death was complications of COVID-19. Lester resided in Gaithersburg, Maryland and had four children – three sons and a daughter. After a successful career at the high school level, he served as the head coach of the University of Maryland football team from 1969 to 1971. Lester was the school's fourth head coach in five years, and compiled a 7–25 record during his tenure. He was fired after the 1971 season when Maryland finished at the bottom of the Atlantic Coast Conference for the second consecutive year. Lester returned to coach interscholastic football, including as head coach of Richard Montgomery High School where his teams compile...
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Md Moniruzzaman, Hematologist
4May By Web TeamNo Comments
Bangladesh, Medics, Profiles

Md Moniruzzaman, Hematologist

Md Moniruzzaman – a Colonel (retired), Professor, Hematology at  Anwar Khan Modern Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh – passed away on 3 May 2020 after suffering from COVID-19. Prof Moniruzzaman worked at Anwar Khan Modern Medical College Hospital and was also involved with three other private hospitals in the capital, said Prof Dr Md Eklasur Rahman, principal of the medical college. Source: The Daily Star Please help us in adding details.
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Ömer Döngeloğlu, theologian
4May By Web TeamNo Comments
Noteworthy, Profiles, Turkey

Ömer Döngeloğlu, theologian

Ömer Döngeloğlu a Turkish theologian, writer, producer and TV presenter died from COVID-19 in Istanbul on 3 May 2020. He was known for the religious programs he hosted on Kanal 7. He completed his primary education in Zile Altunyurt Primary School and his secondary education in Zile İmam Hatip High School. Later he graduated from Sakarya University School of Theology. He was fluent in Arabic and English. He worked as a preacher in his hometown in Tokat between 1986–1996. He worked in various administrative positions in the public sector for many years. He spent years researching, studying and reading Islamic history and Siyer-i Nebi. He died on 3 May 2020 in Başakşehir State Hospital, where he was being treated for COVID-19, and was buried in Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery. ...
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Dave Greenfield, Keyboardist
4May By Web TeamNo Comments
Noteworthy, Profiles, United States

Dave Greenfield, Keyboardist

David Paul Greenfield an English keyboardist, singer, and songwriter who was a member of rock band The Stranglers Greenfield died on 3 May 2020, aged 71, from COVID-19. He had been diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection on 26 April 2020, a week before his death, during an extended hospital stay for heart-related problems. He is survived by his wife, Pam. Upon news of his death, several current and former members of the Stranglers eulogized him on social media. These included Hugh Cornwell, lead vocalist on their biggest hit, "Golden Brown", who tweeted, "He was the difference between the Stranglers and every other punk band. His musical skill and gentle nature gave an interesting twist to the band. He should be remembered as the man who gave the world the music of 'Golden Brown.'...
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Ajay Kumar Tripathi, judge
4May By Web TeamNo Comments
High Profilers, India, Profiles

Ajay Kumar Tripathi, judge

Ajay Kumar Tripathi an Indian judge and former Judicial Member of Lokpal since 23 March 2019 died on 2 May 2020 due to COVID-19. Tripathi, who was also the Chief Justice of Chhattisgarh High Court, had contracted COVID-19 and was placed on a ventilator in critical condition. Tripathi graduated in Economics with Hons. from Shri Ram College of Commerce and studied law from Delhi University. He started practice in 1981 at Patna High Court on service matter, Constitutional, Taxation, Excise and commercial litigations. Tripathi was the Standing Counsel for the Union of India and the Income Tax Department. He also appeared on behalf of the CBI and the Auditor and Comptroller General of India. He served as an Additional Advocate General for the State of Bihar. On 9 October 2006 he w...
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Tendol Gyalzur, humanitarian
4May By Web TeamNo Comments
Noteworthy, Profiles, Switzerland

Tendol Gyalzur, humanitarian

Tendol Gyalzur –a Tibetan-Swiss humanitarian known for founding the first private orphanage in Tibet – passed away after suffering from Covid-19 on 3 May 2020.   Gyalzur was born as Tenzin Dolkar in Shigatse, Tibet. She lost her parents in the Chinese annexation of Tibet and as a child crossed the Himalayas on foot and on horseback to flee to India. She grew up in an Indian orphanage, and was chosen to be one of a dozen children sent to Germany by the Tibetan government in exile in 1963. In Germany, she obtained a nursing degree, married another Tibetan refugee, Losang Gyalzur, and moved with him to Switzerland.   When revisiting Tibet as an adult, the sight of numerous street children motivated her to found Tibet's first private orphanage in Lha...
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Carlo Amodio, Radiologist
4May By Web TeamNo Comments
Italy, Medics, Profiles

Carlo Amodio, Radiologist

Carlo Amodio – a Radiologist and Former Radiology Chief in Italy – passed away due to COVID-19. It was reported on April 4, 2020. Source: Fnomceo Please help us in adding details.
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