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Surfer dies after 'swordfish impales chest'

Giulia Manfrini, 36, was reportedly struck while surfing off the Mentawai Islands.

Passenger dies and 15 hurt after two trains crash

A westbound train went about 1,000 metres beyond its stopping point to hit a stationary service.

Surfer dies after reportedly being impaled by swordfish

An Italian surfer died last week after being impaled by a swordfish while surfing in Indonesia, local media reported.

Dodgers legendary pitcher Valenzuela dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, the impetus behind "Fernandomania" while starring for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1980s, has died at the age of 63.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Legendary Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63

Fernando Valenzuela, known affectionately as "El Toro," has died at 63 years old. The starting pitcher led the Boys in Blue to one World Series title and still ranks amongst the franchise leaders ...

Gustavo Gutiérrez, Father of Liberation Theology, Dies at 96

Once considered revolutionary, his notion of empathy and advocacy for the poor has become a central tenet of Catholic social teaching.

World - The New York Times - October 25

Julia Hawkins, Centenarian Sprinter, Dies at 108

She took up running after her 100th birthday at the encouragement of her children, and went on to set two world records in the 100-meter dash.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Ron Ely, TV's 'Tarzan' in the 1960s, dies at 86

The tall, musclebound actor who played the title character in the 1960s NBC series “Tarzan,” Ron Ely's daughter says he died Sept. 29 in Los Alamos, California at age 86

Entertainment - ABC News - October 24

Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

The actor also appeared in hit 1980s television shows Wonder Woman and The Love Boat.

Ex-Morocco, Marseille player Barrada dies at 35

Former Marseille midfielder Abdelaziz Barrada has died at the age of 35, the club said on Thursday, with the Moroccan federation (FRMF) describing his death as a "great tragedy."

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Phil Lesh, bassist for Grateful Dead, dies at 84

Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh propelled many of the band's wilder explorations while taking a rare vocal turn on fan favorite 'Box of Rain.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 25

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