Chloe Roberts, a 24-year-old mother from Hereford, Herefordshire, died suddenly last November after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm.
Chloe collapsed at her home and never regained consciousness. She was later pronounced dead after doctors identified a catastrophic brain bleed caused by the rupture.
The mum-of-one had been feeling unwell in the days leading up to her death and believed she was suffering from a chest infection. She had also been complaining about headaches, but blamed her glasses.
Her mother, Vicki Roberts, 42, said she received a call informing her that Chloe had collapsed while she was caring for Chloe’s four-year-old daughter, Nancy. Speaking after her daughter’s death, Ms Roberts said her life was “shattered forever” by the sudden loss.
Rory Shortall, from Ballindaggin, passed away unexpectedly at Wexford General Hospital on January 7.
Rory was a hugely talented athlete who made his mark across multiple sports. He played hurling with Duffry Rovers GAA, with the club paying tribute to the tragic youngster in a message shared on social media.
He was also a talented soccer player, lining out for Castledockrell United AFC. In a mark of respect, the club announced that all games will be postponed this weekend.
Joe Weinkopf, a student at Thomas Aquinas College in California, passed away in his sleep. His unexpected death has left classmates, faculty, and the wider college community deeply shaken.
In October, Braden Langwith, a soccer player at Liberty High School in the St. Louis area, was in the middle of a normal high school game when everything changed. Braden, who has always loved the sport and been an active part of his school team, suddenly collapsed on the field and wasn’t breathing.
Braden’s teammates, coaches, and the athletic trainers didn’t hesitate. In those critical moments, quick, coordinated action and teamwork made all the difference. People around him rushed to respond, performing emergency care right there on the field. Their fast thinking and calm under pressure helped bring Braden back when every second mattered.
An 18-year-old high school football player from Pennsylvania has died suddenly, leaving his school and local community in shock.
Damarius Galarza, a senior at Cedar Crest High School in Lebanon County, was found unresponsive after passing away in his sleep. According to reports shared by his family, his death was sudden and believed to be the result of a medical event. No prior serious health issues had been publicly reported.
Galarza was a well-known student at Cedar Crest, where he played on the football team and was also involved in track. Friends, classmates, and coaches described him as energetic, supportive, and deeply connected to his teammates.
Isabel Veloso, a 19-year-old influencer, has died at Erasto Gaertner Hospital in Curitiba, Brazil. She first shared in 2021 that she had been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
South Africa women’s rugby captain Lusanda Dumke has died at the age of 29. Dumke earned 33 caps for the Springboks, also represented South Africa Rugby Sevens and was named South Africa Rugby’s Women’s Rugby Player of the Year in 2022.
Died: Age 29 (16 December 2025 - South Africa)
Cause of Death: Cancer
Australian actress Rachael Carpani, best known for her role on the drama series McLeod’s Daughters, has passed away after a long battle with chronic illness at the age of 45.
Died: Age 45 (December 7, 2025 - Australia)
Caitie Keeley was only 33 when she was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. Just 30 days later, she passed away. This is Caitie Keeley. Caitie was a NICU nurse in Madison. She was also a new mom.
Died: Age 33 (October 18, 2025 - USA)
Cause of Death: Cancer
Channel Nine identity Matt Granger has died after a year-long battle with cancer. He served as the director of the network’s sports sales portfolio, overseeing the commercial strategy for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Died: Age Unknown (December 10, 2025 - Australia)
Cause of Death: Cancer
Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic series, has died aged 55. She revealed last year that she had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2022.
Died: Age 55 (December 10, 2025 - UK)
Cause of Death: Cancer
Meg Draper, 18, had just begun studying physiotherapy at Bournemouth University and quickly became a popular figure, joining the swimming and netball teams but only days after first showing symptoms, she tragically died in October from meningococcal type B meningitis.
Died: Age 18 (October 29, 2025 - Wales)
Cause of Death: Meningitis
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sheriff Terra McKinnon, who served the agency for nearly 20 years, died at age 45 following a battle with breast cancer. McKinnon joined the agency in 2006 as a deputy sheriff and later became a street training instructor.
Died: Age 45 (December 4, 2025 - Florida, USA)
Cause of Death: Cancer
A 19-year-old college student has died after developing a blood disorder. Cailin Joyce was diagnosed at the beginning of the school year and had been bedridden for the past three months before she passed away.
Died: Age 19 (December 4, 2025 - USA)
Cause of Death: Blood disorder