One of my favorite skaters turned the big 5-0 last week. The four-time World Champ is known as much for his technical prowess on the ice—he was the first to land a quad in competition, way back in 1988—as his impeccable style. One of the most talented "performers" ever to take the ice. Got to see him live once, that was a thrill.
I was saddened to hear of the untimely, freakish death of this young actor, known for his roles in the rebooted 'Star Trek' franchise, 'Alpha Dog' and 'Charlie Bartlett.'
I'm also sending my deepest condolences across the figure skating world to his parents, who were professional skaters in Russia prior to coming to the States to set up shop as a coach and choreographer.