Simon Mann: Mercenary and coup plotter dies

The former officer of the British special forces SAS died of a heart attack while playing sports, according to his relatives quoted by the BBC and the "Daily Mail".

Simon Mann: Mercenary and coup plotter dies

He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.

Simon Mann, mercenary who was jailed for leading an attempted coup in Equatorial Guinea

Old schoolmates recalled that at Eton he was always planning African coups at the back of the class

Former UK soldier who led failed Equatorial Guinea coup dies at 72: report

British mercenary Simon Mann, who led a failed 2004 coup plot in oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, has died at the age of 72, British media has reported. Mann, who served five years in jails in Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea before being pardoned and returning to the UK, died earlier this week while exercising in a gym, the MailOnline reported on Friday. The former SAS officer attempted to overthrow President Teodoro Obiang Nguema along with fellow co…

Simon Mann, British Coup Plotter in E.Guinea Dies Aged 72

Simon Mann, the former British soldier and mercenary known for leading a failed coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea in 2004, has died at the age of 72, according to UK media reports. Mann, a former SAS officer, reportedly died earlier this week while working out at a gym, MailOnline reported on Friday. He served prison time in both Zimbabwe and Equatorial Guinea for his role in the botched operation, before eventually receiving a pardon and return…

Equatorial Guinea coup plotter Simon Mann dies

Former British Army officer and mercenary Simon Mann, who was part of a coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea