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Influencers, athletes and rising stars: The most disturbing deaths of 2023

Be Interactive

2023-11-08 09:09:16

Popular San Francisco entertainer and DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift, who had been missing for a few weeks, has been found dead. Considered at risk by the authorities at the time of his disappearance, the 54-year-old was unfortunately found in the Californian waters of the region.

Maleesa Mooney

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Model Maleesa Mooney was found dead in her refrigerator with her ankles and wrists bound in her Los Angeles apartment. The murder shook the entire region, as well as her relatives and colleagues. Mooney was only 31 years old.

Annabelle Ham

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YouTuber and influencer Annabelle Ham was found dead after suffering an epileptic event, according to her family. She was reported missing a few days earlier after she attended a party. Annabelle's sister previously said she was last seen walking along a pier. Annabelle Ham was only 22 years old.

Karel Ašenbrener

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eSport star Karel Ašenbrener has died at 19. Fans and relatives of the French team Vitality's player, who called himself Twisten, are in complete shock after the news of his sudden passing.

Nick Koster

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South African-born player Nick Koster had a remarkable impact on and off the pitch during his five seasons with Bristol, according to a statement posted on the official website of the team, which is devastated by the news of his death. Nick Koster was only 34 years old.

Choi Sung-bong

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The South Korean singer was a controversial figure. First a finalist on Korea's Got Talent in 2011, he then made a name for himself with a few albums. His reputation, however, is tainted in a fundraising scandal after it was hinted that he had a serious illness, which was not the case. He apologized again for his actions before taking his own life, according to several sources. He was 33 years old.

Sienna Weir

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Sienna Weir, a Miss Universe finalist, has died following a terrible riding accident, several sources report. She was only 23 years old.

Jaden Hullaby

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The news of Jaden Hullaby's death at the age of just 21 sent shockwaves through the college soccer world. The player, who played in Texas and New Mexico, had been missing for several days before his death was confirmed.

Felipe Colares

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UFC fighter Felipe Colares died at 29 after being hit by a bus in Brazil.

Heather Armstrong

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A pioneering mommy blogger has sadly taken her own life. Heather Armstrong, also known as Dooce, was just 47 years old. She had been very open about her problems with depression and her battle with alcoholism in the past.

David Miranda

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Quite a story from Brazil, as 37-year-old political star David Miranda died, nine months after contracting a gastrointestinal illness. A Rio de Janeiro city councillor, then a member of Brazil's Congress, the young political star had caused quite a stir, first in the Edward Snowden affair, then by signing articles for The Guardian, including one in which he predicted that Bolsonaro's movement wanted him dead.

Christina Ashten Gourkani

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Model Christina Ashten Gourkani, well known on various platforms and who enjoyed a resemblance to Kim Kardashian, has sadly passed away at the age of 34 following plastic surgery gone wrong. Her family, friends and fans are in shock.

Young Lo

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Rapper and producer Young Lo has been killed in a shooting that broke out at a Miami nightclub. His fans, friends and family are in shock. He has notably collaborated with Drake and Lil Wayne. He was only 37.

Bobby Moudy

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TikTok star Bobby Moudy took his own life. The father of three was reportedly overwhelmed by financial problems. He was only 46 years old. His family and fans are in shock.

MoneySign Suede

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The Los Angeles rapper known as MoneySign Suede was killed in a California jail. The rapper, 22, whose real name was Jaime Brugada Valdez, was fatally stabbed.

Moonbin

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Moonbin, a member of the K-Pop group Astro, was found dead in his Seoul home. He leaves many friends, family and fans in complete shock and mourning. He was only 25 years old.

Julian Figueroa

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Mexican singing star Julian Figueroa died at the age of 27. The young man appreciated for his style and ballads was found in his bedroom, according to his mother. He was pronounced dead when police arrived, who found no signs of violence. However, the report indicated that the young sensation had died of a violent heart attack.

Bob Lee

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Bob Lee, founder of Cash App, was murdered in the middle of the street in San Francisco. The 43-year-old succumbed to his injuries in a hospital after being stabbed. Lee's loved ones and the citizens of San Francisco are in shock and angry, as a crime wave hits the city.

Mary-Brian Clarke

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A heartbreaking story, as the young Mary-Brian Clarke, girlfriend of the late model Jeremy Ruehlemann, himself dead in January 2023 of an overdose at the age of 27, was also found dead. She was only 24 years old.

Jeffrey Vandergrift

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Popular San Francisco host and DJ Jeffrey Vandergrift who had been missing for a few weeks has been found dead. Considered at risk by the authorities during his disappearance, the 54-year-old man was unfortunately found in the water.

Jung Chae-yul

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South Korean actress Jung Chae-yul died aged just 26. She was found at her residence, her agency confirms, reports Variety. She began her career as a model, before achieving international fame with the Netflix series Zombie Detective. We predicted a bright future for her.

Jeff Thomas

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Model Jeff Thomas was found dead at 35 in Miami. The theory is suicide. His loved ones and agent are in shock.

Costa Titch

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Death of South African rapper Costa Titch has unfortunately been confirmed, shortly after he collapsed on stage, CNN reports. He was 28.

Randy Gonzalez

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The father of the famous TikTok duo Enkyboys, Randy Gonzalez, has died aged 35.

Mikala Jones

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Surfer Mikala Jones died following a horrific accident with his board while surfing, which severed his femoral artery. He was 44 years old.

Kyle Smaine

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Former freestyle skiing world champion Kyle Smaine died tragically in an avalanche in Japan on January 29. The American was just 31 years old.

Jeremy Ruehlemann

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Model Jeremy Ruehlemann died suddenly at the age of 27, plunging his loved ones, mentor and designer Christian Siriano, as well as his father, into mourning. His father believes that his son's addiction to drugs was the cause of his death.

Jorge Ballesteros

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Shooting champion Jorge Ballesteros has died aged 39 from a gunshot wound to the head.

Heather Walker

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Heather Walker, vice president of public relations for the Boston Celtics, has died of a rare form of brain cancer, the NBA team has confirmed. She was just 52 years old.

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