Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya passed away

[MsZem]

Yes, and she seems to have been looking for something to do - tried to coach, tried to find a job in television, but she failed. So she is said to have often said she was a complete failure just before her death.

It must be hard enough to transition out of a competitive career even under normal circumstances, but to do so amidst a pandemlc, with so many things shut down and sources of support unavailable... I wish Katia could have been easier on herself. I wish someone could have helped her realize how much she could still do with her life.

 

[Immortelle]

If only she’d known how many people loved her and how many lives she touched.

 

[Fairuza]

According to Goncharenko, her Dad died several years ago and she was an only child...

 

[Colonel Green]

I went to sleep shortly after learning about John Lewis, and now to wake up to this.

Rest in peace, Ekaterina.

 

[kittyjake5]

So sad. My condolences to her family and loved ones. Rest in Peace Katia.

 

[Colonel Green]

Their historic Junior World win:

Ekaterina ALEXANDROVSKAYA Harley WINDSOR FS 2017 Jr Worlds (CBC)

Ekaterina ALEXANDROVSKAYA Harley WINDSOR FS 2017 Jr Worlds (CBC)

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[barbarafan]

And Lina Fedorova (swipe to the right for ENG)

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RIP

 

[katmari]

So heartbreaking. Rest in peace, Ekaterina.

 

[Wyliefan]

Dear God, that poor girl! I'm so terribly sorry to hear this.

 

[Debbie S]

How awful. May she rest in peace. My condolences to her family and friends.

 

[Hanna]

Absolutely heartbreaking.

 

[clairecloutier]

This is horrible news. ??? I had often thought of Katia the past year and found it a bit worrisome that the end of her career was so sudden and never explained beyond just the vague mention of “injuries.”

@Fairuza, I assume the information you are sharing is hearsay, not from a press source?

 

[Spiralgraph]

Just terrible news. Her poor family and friends. May she RIP.

 

[Finnice]

Horrible and sad news. May she rest in peace and hope her nearest people find a way to continue living.
RIP Ekaterina.

 

[escaflowne9282]

This is terrible news. May she rest in peace.

 

[synchrogirl17]

Heartbreaking, especially if it’s true that she died by suicide. I just spent 7 weeks in a psychiatric hospital to save my own life - depression is a terrible struggle. Sadly not everyone can get the help they need. RIP Katia

 

[Wyliefan]

Heartbreaking, especially if it’s true that she died by suicide. I just spent 7 weeks in a psychiatric hospital to save my own life - depression is a terrible struggle. Sadly not everyone can get the help they need. RIP Katia

You'll be in my prayers and thoughts. Keep fighting the good fight -- we're pulling for you!

 

[Ka3sha]

@Fairuza, I assume the information you are sharing is hearsay, not from a press source?

No, it’s excerpts from several Russian articles/interviews with Russian coaches and skaters

 

[Mozart]

RIP

 

[Cherub721]

Heartbreaking, especially if it’s true that she died by suicide. I just spent 7 weeks in a psychiatric hospital to save my own life - depression is a terrible struggle. Sadly not everyone can get the help they need. RIP Katia

Sending love to you, and all who are struggling. I was very touched by what Lina Federova wrote as well. This is so sad. RIP Katia.

 

[viennese]

Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya, a former Australian pairs figure skater, fell out of a window in Moscow and passed away. The police are investigating the circumstances of her death

Известная фигуристка Екатерина Александровская выпала из окна

Чемпионка мира среди юниоров погибла на месте.

www.5-tv.ru

Oh my god. This is horrible. The poor girl.

 

[synchrogirl17]

You'll be in my prayers and thoughts. Keep fighting the good fight -- we're pulling for you!

Thank you <3

 

[skateboy]

I literally gasped out loud when I saw the thread title... I'll bet most of us did.

How heartbreaking.

 

[Lara]

(((Rest in peace Katia))))

 

[floskate]

This is heartbreaking. My sincere condolences to her family and all those who knew and worked with her.

 

[VGThuy]

This is heartbreaking. Much love to her loved ones.

 

[Sylvia]

A/W's coach Andrei Khekalo said Katia Alexandrovskaya had an "epileptic seizure at home" in early January while training for 4CC (this was likely the "health concerns" mentioned by Harley on his Instagram on Feb. 26 that led to their split/her early retirement ):

Тренер погибшей фигуристки Александровской рассказал о ее болезни

У чемпионки мира среди юниоров в парном катании Екатерины Александровской в январе был приступ эпилепсии, после чего врачи рекомендовали ей завершить... РИА Новости Спорт, 18.07.2020

rsport.ria.ru

 

[Habs]

Oh, how awful. This is terribly sad.

 

[coppertop1]

So sad! She was way too young. Unfortunately, when you're severely depressed, nothing can help. 2020 just won't stop, will it? This pandemic definitely doesn't help people who are depressed.

 

[FSWer]

Sorry to hear this. How old was she?