Showing posts with label died. Show all posts
Showing posts with label died. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Iran: Tortured to death-Amir Javadifar student at Azad University Qazvin city


Amir Javadifar (1984-2009) student of industrial management in Azad university of Qazvin city who was arrested on July 9th during the people protest demonstration after the announcement of Ahmadinejad as a president. He died under torture in prison. He had injuries on his hand and nose before getting arrested. This news was published in Etemad-e Melli newspaper for the first time...

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Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Video: Cause of Canonization of Rebeca Rocamora Nadal-a 20 year old Spanish girl-opened by Bishop of Alicante


The solemn opening of the Process of Canonization of the young Rebeca Rocamora Nadal took place on Saturday March 14 2009 in the Parish Church of San Pedro Apostol de Granja de Rocamora (Alicante, Spain). It was chaired by D. Rafael Palmero Ramos, Bishop of Orihuela-Alicante.

Monday, March 17, 2008

Ola Brunkert ABBA drummer dies in tragic accident



A tragic accident has claimed the life of Ola Brunkert, 62 who was drummer for 1974 Eurovision winners, ABBA.




He toured with the group in 1977,1979, and 1980 and played on all their albums. Brunkert first played with ABBA on the group's first single, "People Need Love".


Whilst not usually in the spotlight he played a major role in the success of the group which has sold more than 370 million albums and sells nearly 3 million records annually. He was born on September 15th, 1946, in Örebro Sweden and was a jazz drummer. He was also a member of the blues band Slim's Blues Gang, before joining pop group Science Poption in the mid-1960s.


He died yesterday in Mallorca, Spain. It is believed that he fell through a glass door in his dining room, shattering the glass and cutting himself on his face and his neck. He left his home to seek help. However Brunkert collapsed in his garden and a neighbour discovered his body late last night. He had bled to death. He was predeceased by his wife.

R.I.P. Ola Brunkert (September 15th 1946 - March 16th 2008)