It was news that no one expected or ever wanted to find out today. Denis Ten died in his hometown of Almaty, Kazakhstan, today after he was stabbed during an attempted robbery. He was 25.
Ten was a pioneer in figure skating for Kazakhstan, winning his home country its first ever World Championships medal (silver in 2013) and first ever Olympic medal (bronze in 2014).
But even more than that, he was known as a brilliantly artistic skater, with a sense of edge and movement that few in the world could rival. His greatest programs leave you speechless because of their sheer all-around quality
His life was taken much too soon; his heart and passion will always be with us through his skating.
💔 The world has lost a bright light. We’ll miss your exuberance, artistry, and friendship, D.T. https://t.co/1WNMb5x3AN
— Tessa Virtue (@tessavirtue) July 19, 2018
Heavy hearts in the skating world today. May your legacy shine on. We love you, @Tenis_Den. 🖤
— Alexa & Chris (@Scimeca_Knierim) July 19, 2018
気持ちの整理ができない…できるわけない…受け入れられない… 何ができるわけでもない…想う事しかできないんだ…
— ♡MIKI_m_ANDO♡ (@M1K1_ANDO) July 19, 2018
I can NOT believe... can NOT stop thinking about him...
No way no...#youwillliveinourheartforever
His talent was so much more than just being an athlete. He constantly amazed me with his capabilities and his passions in life. Denis, you were taken too soon from us. I think the entire community in in shock from this, and this loss will be felt for quite a while. https://t.co/3cY5PsZoOd
— Ashley Wagner (@AshWagner2010) July 19, 2018
先月カザフスタンでのデニスのアイスショー本当に素晴らしかった。デニスもすごく満足してて喜んで、またこのメンバーでしようね！って話してたのに…本当に本当に信じられへんし悲しいし悔しい。。心よりご冥福をお祈り致します。 pic.twitter.com/0Pyqqlfuo2
— 織田信成 nobunari oda (@nobutaro1001) July 19, 2018
No words can describe our feelings. RIP Denis Ten pic.twitter.com/FUX1k9kGly
— Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 (@Kazakhstan) July 19, 2018