Ex-NHL Star and Tennis Pro’s Partner Passes Away at 42
Remembering Konstantin Koltsov: Tragedy Strikes Former NHL Icon
The sports world is reeling from the untimely loss of Konstantin Koltsov, the once-celebrated Pittsburgh Penguin’s star. At the age of 42, Koltsov’s life came to a sudden end, a statement from his prior team, Salavat Yulaev, has confirmed.
Details remain scant, but the Miami-Dade police have put forth that Koltsov’s demise appears to be a suicide, stressing that “no foul play is suspected,” as reported by the New York Post. This development comes in the wake of a harrowing incident at the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach, where law enforcement and emergency teams were dispatched following reports of a man plunging from a balcony.
A Storied Career and Personal Life
“It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that Konstantin Koltsov has passed away,” announced his former club in a solemn tribute. They remembered him as a vibrant, beloved figure among his peers and fans alike. Koltsov, as they fondly reminisced, etched his name indelibly in club lore through his triumphs and contributions both on the ice and as a valued coach thereafter.
“Konstantin Evgenievich forever wrote himself into the history of our club,” his team recounted, referencing his accolades such as clinching the Russian Championship and the prestigious Gagarin Cup. “May his memory burn bright,” they added, echoing the sentiment of many a grieving heart.
Tennis world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka’s boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov jumped from a balcony of a five-star hotel and ‘died by suicide’ in Miami, police say, despite reports in Belarus claiming he had a ‘blood clot’ https://t.co/ifWrAqUfmH pic.twitter.com/lWFCbostrh
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) March 19, 2024
Outside the rink, Koltsov shared a bond with 25-year-old Belarusian tennis sensation Aryna Sabalenka. Their companionship blossomed into a romantic relationship, stretching over three years, with Sabalenka preparing for the Miami Open at the time of Koltsov’s passing, according to the Daily Mail. Sadly, this event marks another loss for Sabalenka, who previously mourned her hockey player father in 2019.
Garnering attention and endearment, the couple often shared heartfelt snapshots of their life together on social media, from birthday wishes to poignant International Women’s Day acknowledgments, further highlighting the profound connection they both cherished.
Behind the arena lights, Koltsov was a devoted father, with three sons from a previous marriage, painting a picture of a man who valued family just as he did his illustrious sports career. Through both athletic feats and personal trials, his legacy among loved ones and fans remains undiminished.
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