UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother'
UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother' A Brazilian mixed martial artist who fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship died after suffering an apparent heart attack. Allan Nascimento was found unresponsive on the morning of Monday, Aug. 3, the UFC announced. The flyweight and São Paulo native was 34 years old. Nicknamed "Puro Osso," which means "All Bones" in Portuguese, Nascimento made six appearances in the UFC, posting a 4-2 record inside the Octagon. "A fixture on the doorstep of the Top 15, Nascimento was a constant presence alongside his teammates whenever they made the walk, sharing an especial…
New Haven Teen Who Died After Jumping Into River Remembered For Creativity, 'Gentle Spirit' New Haven Teen Who Died After Jumping Into River Remembered For Creativity, 'Gentle Spirit' New Haven Teen Who Died After Jumping Into River Remembered For Creativity, 'Gentle Spirit'
New Haven Teen Who Died After Jumping Into River Remembered For Creativity, 'Gentle Spirit' A 13-year-old Connecticut boy who died after jumping into the West River is being remembered for his kindness, creativity, and the bright future he left behind as his family asks for the community's help. King Best's body was recovered from the river in New Haven on Sunday, Aug. 2, after police said he jumped into the water three days earlier.  Best's family has started a GoFundMe to help pay for funeral and memorial expenses. "The sudden passing of King has left us not only grieving, but also navigating the many challenges that come with saying goodbye to someone so cherished," …
Evesham Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials Evesham Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials Evesham Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials
Evesham Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials A New Jersey police department is mourning the loss of one of its detectives who died after a battle with a rare cancer. Evesham detective Jared Halpern died on Monday, Aug. 3, after his second battle with rare germ cell cancer, his department said. He was 43 years old. He is survived by his wife, Jillian Halpern, and their two children, Paige and Hunter, who were the center of his life, according to his obituary on the Bradley Funeral Home website. He was remembered as a devoted husband and father who treasured spending time with his family above all else. Halpern graduated from East Brun…
Amazon Engineer Dies On Lake Tahoe Church Trip, Friends In Silver Spring Say Amazon Engineer Dies On Lake Tahoe Church Trip, Friends In Silver Spring Say Amazon Engineer Dies On Lake Tahoe Church Trip, Friends In Silver Spring Say
Amazon Engineer Dies On Lake Tahoe Church Trip, Friends In Silver Spring Say A 32-year-old Amazon software engineer died on what friends say was a church trip to Lake Tahoe. Yadessa Emiru Aga died Monday, July 27, after drowning at Nevada's Sand Harbor State Park, SFGATE reports, citing Washoe County officials. Aga had reportedly swum out to boulders offshore when he went underwater and became unresponsive, the outlet reports. Witnesses pulled him from the water and began CPR before deputies and emergency responders arrived. Despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A GoFundMe set by friends in Silver Spring said Aga had been attending a…
'He Brought Light Into Every Room': DC Father Of Two Killed In 'Senseless Violence' 'He Brought Light Into Every Room': DC Father Of Two Killed In 'Senseless Violence' 'He Brought Light Into Every Room': DC Father Of Two Killed In 'Senseless Violence'
'He Brought Light Into Every Room': DC Father Of Two Killed In 'Senseless Violence' He should have been making more memories with his kids. Instead, his family is planning his funeral. Maryland and DC loved ones are mourning Jamari Millet, a young father of two who was killed in what relatives describe as a "senseless act of violence" on Tuesday, July 28. A GoFundMe created by his mother, Shawnice Millet, and co-organizer Markisha Moore says Jamari's death came without warning, leaving behind two young children, devastated parents, and a family now facing funeral expenses while trying to cope with an unimaginable loss. "Jamari was a wonderful father, a loyal friend, an am…
Pompton Lakes Dad Brian Babich Dies Suddenly On Family Vacation, Loved Ones Say Pompton Lakes Dad Brian Babich Dies Suddenly On Family Vacation, Loved Ones Say Pompton Lakes Dad Brian Babich Dies Suddenly On Family Vacation, Loved Ones Say
Pompton Lakes Dad Brian Babich Dies Suddenly On Family Vacation, Loved Ones Say A New Jersey husband and father whose loved ones say died suddenly while on a family vacation is being remembered for his humor, kindness and devotion to his loved ones. Brian Leonard Babich died on Wednesday, July 29, according to his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home website. He was 54 years old. As of Monday, Aug. 3, more than $16,000 had been raised through a GoFundMe organized by Samantha Liew to support Babich's family as they cope with his sudden loss and unexpected financial challenges.  "Brian Babich was the kind of person who brought laughter and wa…
Police ID 4-Year-Old Boy Who Died After Falling From 10th-Floor Apartment Window In Stamford Police ID 4-Year-Old Boy Who Died After Falling From 10th-Floor Apartment Window In Stamford Police ID 4-Year-Old Boy Who Died After Falling From 10th-Floor Apartment Window In Stamford
Police ID 4-Year-Old Boy Who Died After Falling From 10th-Floor Apartment Window In Stamford Connecticut police have identified the 4-year-old boy who died after falling from a 10th-floor window while visiting his grandmother last week. Mohammad Naziry was with his parents and grandmother at Prospect Park apartments in Stamford around 7:30 p.m. on July 26. Police said he pushed against a window screen and fell onto a patio 10 stories below. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Stamford police said they do not suspect foul play and believe the boy's death was a tragic accident. Neighbors and friends have rallied around Mohammad's family in the days since the 4-year-old's death…
Grandmother Killed In Stamford While Visiting Family Remembered For Her 'Loving Presence' Grandmother Killed In Stamford While Visiting Family Remembered For Her 'Loving Presence' Grandmother Killed In Stamford While Visiting Family Remembered For Her 'Loving Presence'
Grandmother Killed In Stamford While Visiting Family Remembered For Her 'Loving Presence' The family of a woman fatally struck by an SUV while visiting her grandchildren in Connecticut is asking for the public's help to send her body home. Carmen Illapa Verdezoto, 78, was crossing Progress Drive near Stillwater Avenue in Stamford on Friday, July 31, when a 2022 Ford Escape struck her around 5:30 a.m., police said. The 28-year-old Stamford driver called officers, tried to help  Illapa Verdezoto, and remained at the scene, authorities said.  Paramedics rushed Illapa Verdezoto to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries. Stamford police struggled for hours…
'The Glitter In Their Lives': Will Burkowske Remembered For Joy, Kindness, Final Gift To Others 'The Glitter In Their Lives': Will Burkowske Remembered For Joy, Kindness, Final Gift To Others 'The Glitter In Their Lives': Will Burkowske Remembered For Joy, Kindness, Final Gift To Others
'The Glitter In Their Lives': Will Burkowske Remembered For Joy, Kindness, Final Gift To Others Some people leave behind memories. Will Burkowske left behind sparkle. The 38-year-old, remembered by loved ones for a smile that could light up a room and a heart that seemed to have room for everyone, died unexpectedly in Maryland, leaving behind a grieving family, countless friends, devoted clients, and a community still trying to make sense of the loss. To those closest to him, though, the overwhelming feeling isn't just heartbreak. It's gratitude that they got to know him. "Our beloved Will Burkowske was taken from us far too soon, and our hearts are broken," his family wrote in…
Millstone Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly At 44, Loved Ones Say Millstone Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly At 44, Loved Ones Say Millstone Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly At 44, Loved Ones Say
Millstone Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly At 44, Loved Ones Say A New Jersey community has raised nearly $20,000 to support the family of George Robert Moscoso, a 44-year-old father of two who died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for his family. The fundraiser, organized by Jennifer VanGlahn for Lisa Moscoso, says George's death left behind his daughters, 12-year-old Camila and 8-year-old Olivia, while their mother, Lisa, now faces funeral expenses and financial hardship. According to the campaign, George's longstanding health challenges meant he had very limited life insurance, and his death left the family …
Funeral Set For Former HS Football Player Killed In Barnegat Bay Boat Crash Funeral Set For Former HS Football Player Killed In Barnegat Bay Boat Crash Funeral Set For Former HS Football Player Killed In Barnegat Bay Boat Crash
Funeral Set For Former HS Football Player Killed In Barnegat Bay Boat Crash Services have been set for Michael Bereheiko, the 26-year-old boat passenger killed when the vessel struck a channel marker in Barnegat Bay last weekend. Bereheiko grew up in North Plainfield and later moved to Green Brook, according to his obituary on the Higgins Home for Funerals. He played varsity football for Watchung Hills Regional High School (Class of 2017) and was affectionately known as "Bear" to his teammates.  He went on to study heavy diesel mechanics at Lincoln Tech and had been working for Schifano Construction Corporation as a member of IUOE Local 825…
Waterbury Family Seeks Answers, Support After 27-Year-Old Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash Waterbury Family Seeks Answers, Support After 27-Year-Old Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash Waterbury Family Seeks Answers, Support After 27-Year-Old Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash
Waterbury Family Seeks Answers, Support After 27-Year-Old Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash A Connecticut family is grieving, and a community is searching for answers. Nearly a week after a fatal hit-and-run crash killed Luis Santana, loved ones are remembering the 27-year-old Waterbury man as someone "full of life" whose death has left his family heartbroken and burdened with unexpected expenses. They're turning to the community for help. The crash happened shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at the intersection of Meriden Road and Southmayd Road in Waterbury, according to police. Officers found a downed moped in the roadway but no other vehicles at the scene. Santana was fou…