The Guardian
82-Year-Old Charity Cyclist Dies One Day After Completing 5,200km Ride - Because Of Course
Bob Montgomery, 82, finishes a 5,200km charity ride, then dies in a car crash the next day. Because the universe has a sense of humor.
2026-08-04
The Guardian
2026-05-26
The Guardian
Australia Lights Up Buildings for Dead AFL Legend While Politician Gets Grilled Over Israel Stance
Australia mourns a footy legend with decorative lighting, a minister defends a climate role as a bargain, and batteries get called in to save the energy grid from peak-hour price spikes.
2026-05-01
The Guardian Europe
Man Chooses Death by Birthday Party, Cites 'Amazing Life' and Dark Humor T-Shirt
A 44-year-old with ALS throws himself a farewell party, wears a 'I am faking it' shirt, and dies by euthanasia on his birthday, insisting life is amazing because it ends.
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