This week in #DiedSuddenly (Vol. 11)

Yudi Sherman

August 24, 2023

Reports of healthy, young people dying unexpectedly continue to pour in daily, a phenomenon the media and their doctors are dismissing as Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS).

Out of the many cases sent to Frontline News this week, we have chosen a small handful to include in this report to help shine a spotlight on these ‘unexplained’ deaths.

William Pfeiffer, 14

“A 14-year-old boy with no known prior medical history has ”died suddenly" in his sleep.

"William Pfeiffer, from Queenstown, Adelaide, spent his final hours at his grandparents’ house last Sunday, when he fell asleep and didn’t wake up.

"His devastated parents, Karen Lynch and Mike Shaw, said William was a 'happy and healthy' boy with a heart of gold.

"They are awaiting autopsy results to learn more about what happened to their son.

"They say William had no prior medical history that could explain the shocking event, and did not exhibit any concerning symptoms the night he died." — Lifestyle

Kimberly Van Gundy, 61

"Kimberly Van Gundy, the wife of former NBA coach and analyst Stan Van Gundy, died at the age of 61 last week, the family announced.

"The family said Kimberly 'passed away unexpectedly.' A cause of death has not been announced." — Daily Mail

Jon Stell, 52

"Friends of a lifelong Grimsby Town fan who was 'the cheekiest man you could ever meet' have paid tribute after he died suddenly aged 52.

"Jon Stell was born and bred in Grimsby, had been visiting Blundell Park for every home game he could since he was a little boy. Even when he moved down to Northampton for a time, he made a 300-mile round trip to see his beloved Mariners.

"Tragically, Jon, who made his living as a car transporter, was tragically found dead in his cab on July 11, 2023 following a heart attack. Having had no previous health issues, the news came as a massive shock to his friends and family." — Grimsby Live

Jeremy Tillman, 45

"A Russellville family is mourning the loss of their father after the man’s sudden weekend death while helping his son move into college.

"According to reporting partner KAIT-TV, 45-year-old Jeremy Tillman died at a Jonesboro-area hospital Saturday.

"University police officials said officers were called to the 2500 block of Danner Ave on the Arkansas State University campus just before 10 a.m. on reports of a man who was not breathing.

"When the officers arrived they said they saw Tillman already on the ground, noting that other people at the scene had already started CPR. Officers said that an AED was used along with several more rounds of CPR.

"Medical personnel arrived at the scene and took Tillman to the hospital where he later died." — KARK Little Rock

Raju Punjabi, 40

"Raju Punjabi, a popular singer from Haryana, died on Tuesday at a hospital in Hisar. He was 40." — NDTV

Reggie Chaney, 23

"Reggie Chaney, who played college basketball at Arkansas and then at Houston, passed away on Monday.

"He was only 23." — Total Pro Sports

Kyle Loveday, 37

37-year-old Kyle T. Loveday of McMinn County died suddenly on July 28, 2023. The father of two was a vocal proponent of lockdowns and encouraged others to take the COVID-19 injections.

Miekka Cox, 56

56-year-old Miekka Maureen (Reeder) Cox passed away on August 1, 2023 at her home in Nashville, Tennessee. She was passionately committed to injecting others with the COVID-19 vaccines.

Mike and Shelly Clinton

“A community football club has raised over £7,000 to help two young boys who recently lost both of their parents.

“Robbie and Logan Clinton's dad Mike died unexpectedly in his sleep last week just three months after their mum Shelly passed away, also in unexpected circumstances. They are now being looked after by 19-year-old cousin Caitlyn Smith who has taken them in despite her young age.

“Robbie, 12, is a member of Hurworth Albion FC in Darlington and the club has rallied around him and his 14-year-old brother.” — The Northern Echo

Jordan Lockington, 25

“Tributes have poured in for an ‘amazing’ dad who collapsed and died while at work aged just 25.

“Jordan Lockington was rushed to hospital after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the evening of Saturday, August 5. His family shared their heartbreak after he died from a lack of oxygen following from the freak accident.” — The Mirror

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