Sofia Gurman
Sofia Gurman was an employee of Australia Post and a devoted wife to Boris Gurman. She lost her life alongside her husband while heroically trying to thwart a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. Their deaths have been described as a profound loss to their family and community, showcasing Sofia's spirit of selflessness and love for others.
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Sofia Gurman was remembered for her nurturing nature and strong family values.
Families of deceased share how they lived
Australia· 2026-02-13
Sofia Gurman is posthumously acknowledged for her bravery in attempting to stop the two alleged gunmen.
Fate of Bondi footbridge up for debateAustralia· 2026-01-13
Sofia Gurman was seen on video confronting a gunman before the shooting began at Bondi Beach.
Australian PM Albanese announces bravery award for Hanukkah attack heroes
United States· 2025-12-26
Sofia Gurman demonstrated inspiring selflessness in confronting the Bondi beach gunmen.
The Guardian view on the festive season: a suffering world needs messages of peace, hope and goodwill | Editorial
United Kingdom· 2025-12-26
Sofia Gurman died alongside her husband Boris while trying to stop the Bondi shooters.
One Mitzvah for Bondi campaign fights hate with love … one small act of kindness at a time | Bondi beach terror attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Sofia was the other half of the bleeding couple that Luca chose to help.
Aspiring paramedic Luca was first on scene after attacksAustralia· 2025-12-22
Sofia Gurman was one of the victims who tried to stop the shooter.
Los autores de la matanza de Sídney lanzaron bombas en tuberías y en una pelota de tenis antes de disparar | Internacional
Spain· 2025-12-22
Sofía Gurman valiantly tried to protect others before being killed by one of the attackers.
Entre ángeles y demonios | El Universal
Mexico· 2025-12-21Sofia Gurman was killed alongside her husband Boris while attempting to confront the attackers.
Australia announces gun buyback after Bondi tragedy
Taiwan· 2025-12-20
Sofia Gurman runs toward the attacker while her husband grapples with him.
The psychology of heroism: Why some people ran toward danger at Bondi BeachUnited States· 2025-12-20
Sofia Gurman was involved in a courageous attempt to stop the gunman alongside her husband Boris.
At the dark end of a brutal year, I’m grateful to these heroes for showing us the light | Jonathan FreedlandUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-20
Sofia Gurman risked or lost her life standing up to the Bondi gunmen.
What’s the nicest thing a stranger has done for you? This year more than 50 people gave me their answer | Australian lifestyleUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-20
Sofia Gurman had a natural authority about her and was quietly decisive within the family.
Funerals of hero couple Boris and Sofia Gurman, Edith Brutman and Boris TetleroydAustralia· 2025-12-19
Sofia Gurman was murdered alongside her husband while celebrating their anniversary.
It is not enough for us to just celebrate Ahmed al Ahmed. We have to confront what he fought on Bondi Beach
Canada· 2025-12-19
Sofia Gurman was also a victim of the attack, remembered for her bravery.
The acts of bravery as horror unfoldedUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Sofia Gurman was killed alongside her husband while trying to intervene in the shooting.
Australia Bondi shooting: First funerals held for victims as Naveed Akram charged with murder and terror offensesUnited States· 2025-12-17
Sofía Gurman was a citizen who, along with her husband, attempted to stop a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach.
¿Quiénes eran Sofía y Boris Gurman? La pareja que murió al detener a los terroristas de Australia
Guatemala· 2025-12-17Married couple Boris and Sofia Gurman were killed during the Bondi shooting after they gave their lives in an attempt to stop Naveed Akram.
Naveed Akram, 24, charged over mass shooting at Bondi Beach
New Zealand· 2025-12-17
Sofia Gurman is recognized as a hero who offered her life to tackle the gunmen.
At the Bondi vigil, Pauline and Barnaby turned tragedy into opportunism. It is inexcusable | Julianne SchultzUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-17
Sofia Gurman, 61, was shot alongside her husband Boris while attempting to stop the attack.
Bondi beach terror attack: Sajid Akram’s family in India unaware of alleged ‘radical mindset’, local officials say | Bondi beach terror attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-16
Sofia Gurman was one of the victims killed during the ISIS-inspired mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
Bystanders confront ISIS-inspired gunman at Bondi Beach terror attackUnited States· 2025-12-16Sofia Gurman tried to help disarm the attacker but was also a victim.
Žena telom zaštitila nepoznatu devojčicu (3) od kiše metaka u Sidneju
Serbia· 2025-12-16
Sofia Gurman worked at Australia Post and was deeply loved by her colleagues and community before she was killed in the Bondi beach terror attack.
Footage shows older couple confronting and tackling Bondi gunman before they were killed – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-16
Sofia Gurman attempted to stop a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach before it began.
Fire personer forsøkte å stanse terroristene. Tre av dem ble drept.
Norway· 2025-12-16
Sofia Gurman was involved in a heroic act alongside her husband during a terrorist attack.
Här försöker äldre paret övermanna en av terroristerna
Sweden· 2025-12-16Sofia Gurman was a postal worker who died alongside her husband Boris during the Sydney attack.
Los otros héroes que murieron en el atentado de Sídney: Boris y Sofia Gurman, la pareja de judíos que trató de detener a uno de los asaltantes | InternacionalSpain· 2025-12-16
Sofia Gurman was killed while trying to stop a gunman during the Bondi beach terror attack.
Couple in dashcam footage who were killed trying to fight off Bondi shooter identified as Boris and Sofia Gurman | Bondi beach terror attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-16Sofia Gurman was deeply loved by her colleagues and community.
Hero couple tried to stop gunman before being killed in Bondi attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-16Sofia Gurman was the wife of Boris Gurman and was also fatally shot during the attack at Bondi Beach.
New dashcam video shows couple confronting Bondi Beach gunman before deadly rampageUnited States· 2025-12-16Sofia Gurman died in the Bondi Beach attack alongside her husband Boris.
Bondi shooting heroes Reuven Morrison, Ahmed al Ahmed and Boris & Sophia Gurman attempted to stop terroristsAustralia· 2025-12-16