Those Who Have Died From Sudden Deaths
Sudden, accidental, unexpected or traumatic deaths are often some of the most difficult on the survivors feeling shaken, unsure and vulnerable. This section provides links to articles about those who have died from sudden, accidental, unexpected or traumatic deaths.
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Grief After James Kim Dies from Extreme Cold Exposure
Friends, family and people around the world mourned the loss of James Kim, who was found on Wednesday December 6. This heroic father did not survive the monumental effort to hike out of the Oregon Wilderness where he and his family became stranded after Thanksgiving.
Friends, family and people around the world mourned the loss of James Kim, who was found on Wednesday December 6. This heroic father did not survive the monumental effort to hike out of the Oregon Wilderness where he and his family became stranded after Thanksgiving.
People Still Mourn the Death of Princess Diana Nine Years Later
Princess Diana died at age 36 on August 31, 1997 when the car she was crashed at high speed in the Pont d'Alma tunnel in Paris. Following her death the world went into a collective state of shock, paralyzed with grief.
Princess Diana died at age 36 on August 31, 1997 when the car she was crashed at high speed in the Pont d'Alma tunnel in Paris. Following her death the world went into a collective state of shock, paralyzed with grief.
Crikey! Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin Dies
After years of skirting death, on Sunday, September 3, 2006 Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, died of injuries sustained from a stingray wound while filming off north Queensland, Australia.
After years of skirting death, on Sunday, September 3, 2006 Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter, died of injuries sustained from a stingray wound while filming off north Queensland, Australia.
Remembering John Lennon - Imagine - War is Over
John Lennon was killed on December 8, 1980, tragically and senselessly shot by a fan outside of his home. Fans around the world still remember his life and mourn his death.
John Lennon was killed on December 8, 1980, tragically and senselessly shot by a fan outside of his home. Fans around the world still remember his life and mourn his death.
Plane Crash "Snuffs out" Life of New York Yankee - According to Mayor
New York Yankee's pitcher Cory Lidle died October 11, 2006 after his plane crashed into a 50-story condominium tower on Manhattan's Upper East Side. For some, the crash brought back memories of September 11, 2001.
New York Yankee's pitcher Cory Lidle died October 11, 2006 after his plane crashed into a 50-story condominium tower on Manhattan's Upper East Side. For some, the crash brought back memories of September 11, 2001.
Emily Keyes - Final Text Message - "I love U guys"
Emily Keyes was the 16-year-old teen killed in September 2006 during Colorado's Platte Canyon High School shooting. She was able to send off a final text message which has become a source of comfort to family and friends.
Emily Keyes was the 16-year-old teen killed in September 2006 during Colorado's Platte Canyon High School shooting. She was able to send off a final text message which has become a source of comfort to family and friends.
Adam's and Dru's Law to Protect Children
25 years after his death - Adam's Law will Protect Children This law marks an important step forward in the Nation's efforts to protect children. It will strengthen Federal laws to protect children from sexual and other violent crimes, prevent child pornography, and make the Internet safer for our sons and daughters.
25 years after his death - Adam's Law will Protect Children This law marks an important step forward in the Nation's efforts to protect children. It will strengthen Federal laws to protect children from sexual and other violent crimes, prevent child pornography, and make the Internet safer for our sons and daughters.
Amber's Story: Turning Tragedy into a Life-Saving Tribute
This article tells about how the AMBER Alert System was established by her family in memory of Amber Hagerman to help find missing children.
This article tells about how the AMBER Alert System was established by her family in memory of Amber Hagerman to help find missing children.
Death From Fall in Yosemite for World Class Climber
World Class Climber Todd Skinner was pioneering a new route up the Leaning Tower near Bridalveil fall at the time of his accidental death on October 23, 2006. A frayed climbing harness snapped while he was descending on fixed ropes resulting in the fatal fall.
World Class Climber Todd Skinner was pioneering a new route up the Leaning Tower near Bridalveil fall at the time of his accidental death on October 23, 2006. A frayed climbing harness snapped while he was descending on fixed ropes resulting in the fatal fall.
Andrea Yates: Not Guilty of Murdering her Five Children
In her second trial Andrea Yates has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of systematically drowning her 5 children in 2001. This acquittal means that instead of spending life in prison for the 5 murders, Yates will be committed to a state mental hospital. It has been determined that Yates was suffering from Postpartum Psychosis, leading her to commit the murders.
In her second trial Andrea Yates has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of systematically drowning her 5 children in 2001. This acquittal means that instead of spending life in prison for the 5 murders, Yates will be committed to a state mental hospital. It has been determined that Yates was suffering from Postpartum Psychosis, leading her to commit the murders.
Death from Liposuction: The High Price of Beauty
A 24-year-old woman dies following complications from liposuction performed by unlicensed practitioner running an unlicensed cosmetic surgery clinic run out of the basement of a Framingham, Massachusetts home. Information is presented about some of the potentially deadly risks from undergoing this popular, elective surgical procedure.
A 24-year-old woman dies following complications from liposuction performed by unlicensed practitioner running an unlicensed cosmetic surgery clinic run out of the basement of a Framingham, Massachusetts home. Information is presented about some of the potentially deadly risks from undergoing this popular, elective surgical procedure.
Help for Homicide Survivors
From Department of Justice in the province of Nova Scotia this article offers helpful information for homicide survivors as well as information on experiencing the loss and dealing with being a victim of a crime.
From Department of Justice in the province of Nova Scotia this article offers helpful information for homicide survivors as well as information on experiencing the loss and dealing with being a victim of a crime.