Former figure skater Bridget Namiotka dead at 32 after coming forward as victim of sexual abuse

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Former figure skater Bridget Namiotka dead at 32 after coming forward as victim of sexual abuse

Bridget Namiotka had "long struggles of addiction after several very difficult years of dealing with the trauma of sexual abuse," her parents said.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Rob]

OMG so horrible.

 

[Lacey]

Poor Bridget and her poor parents, it seems she died in July and they are just now revealing it, there are no words...

 

[Ananas Astra]

This is beyond tragic.
May she rest in peace.

 

[AYS]

This is so incredibly sad and tragic. My sincere condolences to her family and all who cared for her.

 

[coppertop1]

So heartbreaking. She deserved so much better. This sport failed her. And those who protected Coughlin over her get to live their lives. RIP, Bridget

 

[Lanie]

How horrible. My prayers are with the Namiotka family.

 

[Vagabond]

It isn't just the sport that failed her. Society failed her.

 

[coppertop1]

It isn't just the sport that failed her. Society failed her.

In every possible way

 

[Deleted member 221]

Beyond horrible. Heartfelt sympathy to her family.

I remember cheering on Namiotka and Coughlin at Liberty, thinking how much potential they had. None of us had any idea what a tragedy we were watching. I wish someone, anyone, could have helped. May those who knew or suspected, yet didn't speak up, realize their mistake and ensure it never happens again. May Bridget never be forgotten. RIP.

 

[her grace]

RIP Namiotka. Wish she had never taken up this sport. ETA: or more accurately, wish Coughlin had never taken up this sport.

 

[Frau Muller]

Very sad. May Bridget never be forgotten.

 

[attyfan]

Her family is in my prayers .... May her memory be for blessing the sport with the will to handle the issue better ... more prevention and more support for victims.

 

[Firedancer]

So sad. And so ridiculously unnecessary. Coughlin really was a monster. My condolences to her friends and family.

 

[skipaway]

Tragic. I’m so sorry for her and her loved ones. RIP

 

[nikjil]

May her memory be a blessing.

 

[LilJen]

So very sad. Way too young. I do hope, like her parents, this brings greater attention to the damage of sexual abuse and the impact it can have on the victims (including addiction).

 

[Hedwig]

It is devastating

I am so fcking angry

 

[Judy]

Wasn’t expecting that. . No words .

 

[puglover]

I recall feeling when the allegations against John and news of his suicide became public, some of the most sensible responses came from Mervin Tran. He recognized the loss of a friend but he acknowledged his inability to know or comment on all aspects of John's life and treatment of others. One would hope that those who were so quick to defend John based on their experience alone have given this sober second thought and would react differently if presented with a similar situation. If you look back and read the articles from around that time, they are just so misguided and downright cruel in light of what we now know to be true and the death of one of his accusers.