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On Monday, November 20, 1995, while rehearsing a number with their choreographer Marina Zueva, Sergei suffered a fatal heart attack. The world lost one of its greatest performers, and Katia lost her husband, partner, and best friend.
What caused the death of Sergei Grinkov? ›
Death. On 20 November 1995, Grinkov collapsed and died from a massive heart attack in Lake Placid, New York, while he and Gordeeva were practicing for the upcoming 1995–1996 Stars on Ice tour.
What were Sergei Grinkov's last words? ›
Sergei's last words, heard only by Katia who fell with him on the ice from the unfinished lift, were: "I feel bad..." In Lake Placid, Gordeeva and Grinkov prepared for the Stars on Ice tour, which they left for the amateur sport two years ago and where they returned after becoming Olympic champions in Lillehammer.
How old was Ekaterina Gordeeva when she started skating? ›
Gordeeva began figure skating at age four, when she entered Children and Youth Sports School of CSKA Moscow. She wore multiple pairs of socks inside skates many sizes too big because skates small enough for her feet were unavailable in the Soviet Union.
How much did Sergei Grinkov weigh? ›
“Sergei had the look, the line, the quality, and he had great feet in lifts,” Hamilton said. “He was a very strong and big man (about 6 feet, 175 pounds), but he skated with this effortless power. It didn't seem like it was making any noise over the ice.
When did Sergei fall in love with Ekaterina? ›
First , they fell in love. Sergei , who had been dating other people, suddenly noticed in 1989 that the little girl who had been holding his hand all these years had become a woman.
Who was the Olympic figure skater killed? ›
Ms. Paul, 31, competed in the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Her infant son survived the crash, the authorities said. Alexandra Paul, a figure skater from Canada who competed in the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, was killed in a car crash last week in which her infant son was injured, officials said.
Which Canadian figure skater's mom died? ›
A heartfelt loss
Joannie Rochette's mother died of a heart attack just two days before her Olympic skate. But Joannie took to the ice — and made history. Her heartfelt words to her mom and bittersweet Olympic moment are captured in this video.
Who was the dancing on Ice skater who died? ›
Holly added: "Former Dancing On Ice professional Sean Rice sadly passed away in January and he'll be missed by all who knew who him. Our thoughts are with his family. "So here with a beautiful routine dedicated to Sean, here are two of his closest friends Lukasz and Alexandra."
Where is Sergei Grinkov buried? ›
Grinkov was buried at Moscow's Vagankovskoye cemetery after a candlelight service at the ice rink where he used to skate.
They were paired in 1982 by coaches at their skating club. Although not totally pleased with the arrangement at the start, they developed a sibling-like relationship. One of their most dazzling moves was a quadruple twist in which Grinkov tossed his pixieish partner in the air for a four-revolution spin.
What happened to Alexandra Paul? ›
Canadian Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul has died in a car accident aged 31. She was killed when a truck crashed into a number of stationary vehicles in Ontario on Tuesday, police said.
Who is the 15 year old Russian girl skater? ›
The Russian skater Kamila Valieva, who was only 15 when she found herself at the heart of a doping scandal at the 2022 Winter Olympics, has been banned for four years.
What happened to Ice skater Katya? ›
Police declared the 20-year-old's shocking death a suicide after a note written by the skater was found, which simply read, 'I love'.
What happened to Maurice and Katia? ›
Catherine Joséphine "Katia" Krafft (née Conrad; 17 April 1942 – 3 June 1991) and her husband, Maurice Paul Krafft (25 March 1946 – 3 June 1991) were French volcanologists and filmmakers who died in a pyroclastic flow on Mount Unzen, Nagasaki, Japan, on 3 June 1991.
How old were Katia and Maurice when they died? ›
May 1991 (BGVN 16:05)
Maurice and Katia Krafft, 45 and 44, were natives of Alsace who blended art and science in unique ways.
Where is Daria Grinkova now? ›
Daria Grinkova now
As a young girl, Daria competed in several figure skating competitions but gave up competitive skating and focused on her education. She, however, continues to skate in professional figure skating shows with her family when invited.
