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Austalian pairs skater dead at 20
Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2020 10:55 am
by Elizabeth
Ekaterina & Harley made history together when they were competing - this is very sad news:
https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stori ... kaya-dies/
According to news reports she was back in Moscow where her widowed mother lives; her death is reported to be a suicide
Re: Austalian pairs skater dead at 20
Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2020 8:26 pm
by fred
It's so sad when someone so young dies for whatever reason. The CBC has the story but they only say that the cause of death is not announced, so it must have been very recently that that came out.
Prayers for all who loved her.
Re: Austalian pairs skater dead at 20
Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2020 1:14 pm
by Elizabeth
The ISU has posted a tribute with links to some of the competitive skates of Katia & Harley and an interview:
https://www.isu.org/figure-skating/news ... teParam=15
At the end it says:
If you have been affected by or know anyone who is suffering from mental health issues, speak to someone and get help from a trained professional as soon as possible. In most countries, anonymous and free help hotlines are accessible around the clock.
Re: Austalian pairs skater dead at 20
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2020 8:44 am
by Elizabeth
There was a memorial service for Katya held in Sydney, Australia at the Sydney Skating Club - it was live streamed last evening (our time) and can see viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgYRMmYcCEU
An international Go-Fund-Me effort raised some $12,000 in about 24 hours - it was used to "flood" her Moscow funeral with flowers, to assist her mother with funeral expenses, etc.
If only she had known how much she was loved and had asked for help
Re: Austalian pairs skater dead at 20
Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:35 pm
by kittykins
Oh that’s really sad!! Prayers for her Mom!
Re: Austalian pairs skater dead at 20
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2020 11:11 am
by Elizabeth