R.I.P to the F/O. Seems quite young to die this way.
Apparently not so totally uncommon, a pilot dying enroute. Perhaps more sim training is needed taking in consideration such an event.
Continental pilot dies:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,245318,00.html
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25 Jul Denpasar Bali A330-300 of Garuda Flt 722 Captain died of a heart attack during takeoff. The F/O aborted safely 1 fatal Bali to Adelaide South Australia
http://info.accessintel.com/cgi/catalog/sample?ASW
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CAL Captain dies :
http://www.asc.gov.tw/asc_en/author_...=29&pre_no=153
NO doubt there are other incidents as well .