The 68-year-old son of late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro, Fidel Angel Castro Dmaz-Balart, committed suicide on Thursday after suffering from depression, reports Cuban state-run media.
Diaz-Balart, who had been attended by a group of doctors for several months due to a state of profound depression, committed suicide this morning, reported Cubadebate.cu.
Known as "Fidelito" due to his resemblance to his father, Castro Jr. had been hospitalized for depression after which he received outpatint follow-up treatment outside of the hospital.
Castro, who held a Doctorate in Sciences, served as Scientific advisor to the Council of State, as well as the Vice President of the Academy of Sciences of Cuba.
Castro Dmaz - Balart's bio at the Academy of Sciences reads:
Scientific Advisor of the State Council of the Republic of Cuba. Degree in Physics, Master of Science in Physics, and Ph.D. in Physical- Mathematics Sciences. Expert in Nuclear Physics, formed in the Kurchatov Institute in the former Soviet Union. Principal leader and organizer in the creation and strengthening of capacities in nuclear science and technology, presiding over several years the Secretary for Nuclear Affairs in Cuba. Second-level PhD. Senior researcher. Member of the Cuban Physical Society. Member of the Scientific Council of the Iberian - Latin American Association on Technology Management (ALTEC). Author and editor of several books of great strategic importance in matters of progress and trends of contemporary science. He has taught many presentations, lectures and has represented Cuba in events, scientific and high level authorities meetings for Science and Technology in several countries, UNESCO, TWAS. Nanoscience promoter and manager/founder of a project for its promotion and development in Cuba, which is coming true.
Castro Jr. appears to have been well liked based on the comments section of Cubadebate.cu:
Funeral arrangements have yet to be made.
Comments
Exactly what some FBI folks will be doing soon...
Does anyone know where I can send flowers,I didn't see an address
In reply to Exactly what some FBI folks… by Team_Huli
† Infidel
In reply to Does anyone know where I can… by zorba THE GREEK
All these governments are alike. Many people suicided.
I have to default to the 6 shots to the head suicide scenario. Too much monkey business going on in the intelligence services hall of mirrors fun house whether it be ours or there's.
In reply to † Infidel by Déjà view
As much as I despise Castro...
Depression can be deadly...
As those who's families have experienced it know all too well.
In reply to adsf by DownWithYogaPants
And BIG PHARMA makes it worse.
In reply to As much as I despise Castro… by wee-weed up
I guess he wanted to join his father in Hell.
Or he got tired of writing out his 5 word name every time he wrote a check.
In reply to And BIG PHARMA makes it… by stizazz
So sad when communists die so old.
In reply to I guess he wanted to join… by IH8OBAMA
Yes, it's unfortunate. The Castro's should have been incinerated long ago, fucking dirtbags.
In reply to So sad when communists die… by tmosley
Probably mad that he's raped every women on the island and there's no more fresh meat.
Like his father, who raped 35,000 women.
In reply to Yes, it's unfortunate. The… by Rusty Shorts
Damn. I thought this was about that faggot Trudeau.
In reply to Probably mad that he's raped… by ACP
Even though Trudeau is one of Castro's sons, he won't suicide himself, but he has no problem suiciding Canada.
In reply to Damn. I thought this was… by Zero Point
And I thought healthcare was supposed to be so wonderful in Cuba.
In reply to Even though Trudeau is one… by ACP
suicided.
In reply to And I thought healthcare was… by Delving Eye
Yes, he suicided ... from depression, a treatable condition with good healthcare, which Cuba supposedly has.
In reply to suicided. by bigkahuna
So your absurd comment got (to date) 5 up votes. A modicum of proof, ACP? Or just another loud-mouthed ZH zombie venting, spouting hot air, 'coz they can??
PS I spent some time in Cuba 7 or 8 years ago. Spoke to locals. Surprisingly, NOT ONE mentioned they, or anyone else they knew, being raped by Fidel.
PS 2 I'm not a fan of Fidel/communism. Even less of a fan of bull-shiters like you, ACP.
In reply to Probably mad that he's raped… by ACP
And like Chavez/Maduro and Castro Sr, Fedilito doesn't look like he missed many meals either.
In reply to So your absurd comment got … by Lies All Lies
And the people...got those "crumbs" SanFranNan likes to talk about...
In reply to And like Chavez/Maduro and… by nmewn
Sonic Attack blowback baby, Fuck Castro.
In reply to As much as I despise Castro… by wee-weed up
My sister killed herself 3 years ago. Extremely intelligent and successful Medical Career earning high six figure income. Suffered from depression her entire life.
In reply to As much as I despise Castro… by wee-weed up
Sorry to hear that :`( gifted people often seem more vulnerable to depression. I have a sister like that, so far we've managed to keep her more up than down. It's been touch and go a time or two. Brilliant but a social retard.
In reply to My sister killed herself 3… by Bill of Rights
This is the time of year to keep an eye on them. Try to make them take high dose vitamin D3 if you can force it on them too. We live in difficult times. People tend not to think so because we don't all have to watch our children go hungry and live super short lives but we live in a long term continual type of stress and struggle that is complicated and multifaceted. This is a weird age.
In reply to Sorry to hear that :`(… by Savvy
Perceptive thoughts. And I have indeed found that vitamin D makes a huge difference in the winter, I have many less of those “dark” days when taking it.
In reply to This is the time of year to… by Ms No
Narcissistic parents do this to people.
In reply to Perceptive thoughts. And I… by Wrenching Away
Keep at it my friend we fought for her 43 years ... god speed.
In reply to Sorry to hear that :`(… by Savvy
Sorry to hear about her depression and passing. In this world its easy to get depressed. I listen to religious sermons on you tube to try to keep myself in check. Helps somewhat but angry and disappointed here
In reply to My sister killed herself 3… by Bill of Rights
Pay attention to your dreams. She will likely come around and let you know she is okay. Happens to me all the time. I actually just had a dream visit from that suicide I found in December.
In reply to My sister killed herself 3… by Bill of Rights
You have my condolences as does the Castro family for their loss. None of us are responsible for who our fathers were. Martin Bormann's son became a priest in penance for his father's outrages.
In reply to My sister killed herself 3… by Bill of Rights
Your sister, God bless her soul, was exceptionally courageous to have lasted that long. Depression is one hellish and mean affliction because it attacks your innermost core. I truly respect her!
In reply to My sister killed herself 3… by Bill of Rights
So sad to read this. Suicide affected our family as well. Best friend!
In reply to My sister killed herself 3… by Bill of Rights
if only soros' offspring will follow suit.
In reply to As much as I despise Castro… by wee-weed up
This form of depressive "suicide" might however be listed under Obamacare, titled the Friends of HRC Syndrome.
In reply to As much as I despise Castro… by wee-weed up
Was he depressed or a realist? Someone saying something is true, does not make it true.
In reply to As much as I despise Castro… by wee-weed up
The reach of the Clintons' 'Arkancide' have grown geometrically, apparently.
In reply to adsf by DownWithYogaPants
Murica's boot licker installation coming. Watch for men in black suits and brief cases going to help with elections.
In reply to The reach of the Clintons' … by NoDebt
He was nail gunning, while weight lifting and taking a long walk home at night while being mugged when he decided to end it all.
In reply to The reach of the Clintons' … by NoDebt
But not before shooting himself in the back twice and falling down an elevator shaft.
In reply to He was nail gunning, while… by ThuleNord
Life in Cuba - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIm9INhHLNw
In reply to The reach of the Clintons' … by NoDebt
Physics who would have thought.
In reply to Does anyone know where I can… by zorba THE GREEK
Guantanamo Bay
In reply to Does anyone know where I can… by zorba THE GREEK
Bath House Barry can give your condolences, he will be there.
In reply to Does anyone know where I can… by zorba THE GREEK
Based on that short bio it appears he wasn't engaged in politics like his father and uncle. Which is exactly what some FBI folks should not have been doing.
In reply to Exactly what some FBI folks… by Team_Huli
Exactly what some FBI folks will be doing soon...
It will be in the murican state run media as well?
In reply to Exactly what some FBI folks… by Team_Huli
Clever and well stated. Good jab at humor.
In reply to Exactly what some FBI folks… by Team_Huli
When one of them does, let me know.
In reply to Exactly what some FBI folks… by Team_Huli
Did he commit suicide, like that Russian guy, ie. get drunk and repeatedly slam his head and upper torso violently onto the floor?
In reply to Exactly what some FBI folks… by Team_Huli
Why didn't Fidel himself ever think of that?
Better Red...Than Dead?
In reply to Why didn't Fidel think of… by Pool Shark
So long Fidelito, you commie cock sucker.
Great to see thoughtful, intelligent remarks like yours getting so many ticks by your peers.
ZH - the place to go for reasoned debate
In reply to So long Fidelito, you commie… by PitBullsRule
Pagination