(Updated) Denis Ten Murdered: was stabbed in the thigh

[GarrAargHrumph]

I feel so bad for his parents.

 

[Rafter]

Horrific news. He was an incredible talent, his skating was so stylish and he was so musical. I just can’t believe this.

His last Instagram story was 6 hours ago.

Way too young to die. RIP Mr. Ten.

 

[Wyliefan]

I'm still loss for words... Like Kaitlyn & Andrew wrote on twitter, just "No. No. No."

Anna Cappellini posted just a simple black square on her Instagram.

 

[skatingguy]

2013 World Championship Performances

Short Program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQnaSZVZWXs

Free Skate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZppBu-yeihM

 

[Carina]

Have no words. This's just so shocking. Will not forget your beautiful skating, RIP Denis

 

[escaflowne9282]

OMG! This is devastating. May he rest in peace .

 

[Habs]

I can't believe what I'm reading. How tragic.

 

[fan]

does anyone know what charitable organizations he supported? I'd like to make a donation in his name.

 

[her grace]

So very sad. Ten's legacy, his musicality and blend of technique and artisty will live on in his past performances and the skaters he inspired. But he was much too young to die.

 

[centerstage01]

How horrifying! My heart hurts for his family and friends.

 

[AYS]

OMG, there are no words. Awful, horrible, unbelievable.

 

[peibeck]

What a horrible tragedy. There are just no other words. My thoughts go out to his family and friends, and to all of his fans who will miss this beautiful artist on ice.

 

[binbinwinwin]

does anyone know what charitable organizations he supported? I'd like to make a donation in his name.

He supported orphanages and invited the children to his shows and developing figure skating in Kazakhstan. Maybe we should wait for a statement from his family, hopefully they will point us in the right direction.

 

[katmari]

Gracie Gold

graciegold95

I am absolutely heartbroken today. The world has lost a kind, brilliant, and talented hero. Some of my fondest memories of skating come from the years I trained with Denis. From late night photo shoots to daily locker room shenanigans, Denis always knew how to make you smile. You will be so missed Denis

 

[MacMadame]

I'm in shock.

 

[her grace]

Here's his 2009 worlds LP. Just beautiful.

 

[canbelto]

evanlysacek:
I’m filled with horror and sadness to learn of the senseless killing of my incredibly talented friend and training mate @tenis_den Denis was a rare and special soul; one of the most benevolent young men that ever I’ve known; a treasure to the skating world and to his country of Kazakhstan, where he made tremendous strides in the promotion of sports, skating, and positivity. He was idolized by so many and loved by everyone who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, who lived every step of his skating career along with him. I can’t help but to see his mother sitting in the stands of the rink day after day, watching with such pride in her eyes, as her son practiced what he loved. My heart weighs so heavy for her, and for all of those who were lucky enough to know Denis. A life of excellence cut way to short. Rest In Peace my dear friend. #DenisTen

 

[tony]

I've started to write something twice in this thread and then I stop because I can't figure out exactly what I want to say.

But I will miss so much about Denis' wonderful skating and absolutely perfect landing positions. RIP.

 

[masofs]

There are no words! It is devastating!

 

[Badams]

I'm absolutely shocked. And disgusted that this has happened. RIP Denis Ten.

 

[made_in_canada]

No! Before the 2010 Olympics he came and trained at the rink I coached at. He was so gracious with all the kids and it was a pleasure to have him around. Sad doesn’t quite cover how I’m feeling right now.

 

[mjb52]

Truly shocking and horribly sad.

 

[missing]

Newsweek article.

 

[BellaSTRARSSA!]

RIP Denis. It's difficult to process, so senseless. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[bardtoob]

Stunned.

My heart breaks for his parents.

My heart breaks for his coaches and choreographers.

... For his friends, fans ... my heart just breaks.

 

[alchemy void]

No words.

Life is so short.

What a tremendous loss for the sport.

I can't imagine what his family is going through.

 

[grimey]

Just

 

[julieann]

I'm absolutely shocked! Thinking of his family.

 

[Sylvia]

The Olympic Channel produced a 10-minute "Gamebreakers" profile on Denis Ten (published this past spring) that, I think, captures his gentle soul and highlights his many contributions to figure skating and to Kazakhstan (a fitting tribute to him on this terribly day): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFUnnXLCfyI

 

[igniculus]

Just read the news. This is really hard to process. I was always fond of his skating, eves since his breakthrough leading up to Vancouver. What a terrible thing to happen. RIP, Denis, condolences to everyone.