World | Greek debt crisis 1 Dead in Athens Protests Victim may have suffered heart attack By Evann Gastaldo Posted Oct 20, 2011 11:48 AM CDT Copied Riot policemen assist colleagues whose clothing caught fire after being hit by a petrol bomb during rioting in central Athens, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) An Athens anti-austerity demonstration turned violent today when rioters attacked peaceful protesters, and one ended up dead. Rioters threw firebombs and chunks of marble at the tens of thousands who had turned out in the Greek capital hours before lawmakers were scheduled to vote on the unpopular austerity measures creditors are demanding before releasing additional bailout funds to the struggling country. But initial reports suggest the 53-year-old who died may have had a heart attack rather than succumbing to violence, the AP reports. Read These Next Sheriff in Guthrie case says he may have a motive, and a warning. Old Dominion University gunman was killed by ROTC students. Have you ever seen an inflated kitten? Meet 'Puff Kitty.' Country star cancels rest of his tour: 'I am mentally unwell.' Report an error