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Reverend Dr Lester Emmanuel<\/a><\/strong>, Bishop and Senior Pastor of Kentish Pentecostal Church, has died suddenly at the age of 80.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He collapsed on Monday while at the National Fitness Centre in Antigua and Barbuda<\/a><\/strong> and later died.<\/p>

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Dr Emmanuel<\/a><\/strong>, a well-known community leader and fitness enthusiast, was awarded the Most Illustrious Order of Merit in 2021 for his service to the community.<\/p>

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He is survived by his wife, Dr Clara Emmanuel, and their three children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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