Former professional ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov has tragically passed away at the age of 42 in an apparent suicide. Koltsov, who represented Belarus at the Winter Olympics and played three seasons in the NHL with the Pittsburgh Penguins, was working as a coach for Salavat Yulaev at the time of his death.
The Miami-Dade Police Department responded to the scene of the apparent suicide at a resort in Bal Harbour, where no foul play is suspected. Both Salavat Yulaev and the Pittsburgh Penguins have expressed their deep sorrow over Koltsov’s passing, offering condolences to his family and friends.
Koltsov was in a relationship with tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, who described him as the best man in the world in an Instagram post. Sabalenka is set to compete in the upcoming Miami Open and CNN has reached out to her representative for comment on Koltsov’s passing.
The news of Koltsov’s untimely death has shocked the sports world, with fans and colleagues mourning the loss of a talented athlete and coach. Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this difficult time.
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