Drama on ice: a love story of beautiful skaters Ekaterina Gordeeva and Sergey Grinkov

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  • čas přidán 18. 08. 2022
  • The story of their love was bright and touching, but very short.⠀
    Beautiful young and talented - Sergey Grinkov and Ekaterina Gordeeva were the real stars of figure skating in the 80-90s. They managed to become Olympic champions twice, three times European champions and four time world champions in pair figure skating.
    3 years before the tragedy, Sergey and Ekaterina got married and had a girl, whom they named Dasha. But in one moment everything changed. Right on the ice during training, Sergey's heart stopped...

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  • @Kinypshun
    @Kinypshun Před rokem +2875

    I remember when this happened. There were no countries, only the world, united in grief and sympathy for Ekaterina.

    • @zizoboom3313
      @zizoboom3313 Před rokem +58

      💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦😭
      OH Yes I remember all of this and the intense pain I felt for them , and all around them
      I also remember the shocking horror 😲 🤯 intense pain of how she suddenly forgot all of the American English words her heart was screaming out for help 💥 💔 💓 💔 🙌 🙌 💥 😭 💦💦💦💦💦💦!!!!!!!!

    • @adrianaevseev7655
      @adrianaevseev7655 Před rokem +10

      🙏❤

    • @nyyasharp6404
      @nyyasharp6404 Před rokem +45

      Yes….. as a child one of my all time favorite things to do was watching the figure skaters with my dad… I remember them so well, his passing was so sad and felt by the world… Daria is her fathers twin, that smile is the exact replica of Sergei🥰

    • @zoyalis1487
      @zoyalis1487 Před rokem +38

      I stopped watching figure skating for a long time after this happened. It's still so sad. 💔💔💔

    • @Kinypshun
      @Kinypshun Před rokem +13

      @@zizoboom3313 yes, I felt the same.

  • @lisajohnston5228
    @lisajohnston5228 Před rokem +1708

    They were soulmates in the truest, purest sense! Such a beautiful, beautiful story. They were one!

    • @drchrisgrayson6415
      @drchrisgrayson6415 Před rokem +3

      Hello 👋 Beautiful Lady 🌹, how are you doing today?

    • @odetedasilva1322
      @odetedasilva1322 Před rokem +10

      A very Beautiful Couple in True Love.
      Very, very sad 🌹

    • @GadisBaliLivesAbroad
      @GadisBaliLivesAbroad Před rokem +8

      RIP, however just because a loving couple died together, doesn't make them soulmates. I actually don't believe in soulmates, we all were born alone, and everyone of us is a whole being. The belief of soulmates implies that we as a human being is not whole unless we find our soulmates, which is so wrong in my opinion. I've taken care of many elderly people, few were lucky enough to have their partner in their 90s. But the fact is, no matter how in l ok be they were or how long their relationship was, once a partner became disable, having to chronic illness, especially the one that renders them from communicating properly, or if one dies, most of the time you will find the surviving partner don't take that long to move on. Easy to say a couple are soulmates when they are young or healthy, how about when they are older or fell ill? Is it really romantic love or empathy/sympathy? Or friendship? Love is rarely eternal or unconditional, and more common in parents-children relationship. Of course this is only my opinion.

    • @GadisBaliLivesAbroad
      @GadisBaliLivesAbroad Před rokem +4

      Correction: no matter how in love they were

    • @tatianagranger2427
      @tatianagranger2427 Před rokem +6

      I can’t imagine. It’s just another reminder to hug ur loved ones and tell them how much u love them all. And if there are some u haven’t talked to or have an argument with them, let it go, or let them know u might be upset and hurt but the love is and always will be there. As someone who has lost a loved one young and suddenly, a couple times, don’t let time disappear.

  • @SandiByrd
    @SandiByrd Před rokem +1884

    I remember watching her tribute performance for Sergei with my parents as a teenager - we were all bawling - it was beautiful.

  • @shaunamalcolm7031
    @shaunamalcolm7031 Před rokem +451

    I read her book called ‘My Sergei’ and I cried for her love story. I’m so glad she remarried and moved on with more children.

    • @rhin_bhee1261
      @rhin_bhee1261 Před rokem +13

      Me too. 🥺

    • @veebubbles5404
      @veebubbles5404 Před 7 měsíci +2

      I also came across them in the book it's how I got to fs

    • @ClayMastah344
      @ClayMastah344 Před 6 měsíci +6

      That had to have been the hardest thing ever to do

    • @elianad2083
      @elianad2083 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I think she divorced in 2016?

    • @chilixi
      @chilixi Před měsícem +2

      ​@elianad2083 yes but Sergie was her true love

  • @hnb1113
    @hnb1113 Před rokem +908

    I cried so much when I found out Sergei died. They were such a beautiful couple both on and off the ice! I haven't seen a pair who could compete with their passion and talent. They were and still are the best, IMO❤️

  • @momsworld5024
    @momsworld5024 Před 8 měsíci +169

    I remember the routine she skated the first time by herself. It was truly heartbreaking. The way she she cried, then hugged her mom in law, then brought her daughter to the ice.. it tugged at your strings.

    • @OctPSfever
      @OctPSfever Před 5 měsíci +6

      Omg, she looked so lonely on ice. Life can be so cruel.

  • @to4akoT
    @to4akoT Před rokem +112

    My father died also from sudden death when he was only 29 years old and I was 5.
    My mother was also 28. She decided never to remarry or to have a man in her life. From that day till now we are fighters and everything we did and we have we made with our hands.
    She is the bravest woman I know. Because of the stress and hard work she got Ulcerative colitis that turned into Chrons disease, she had dozens of operations and now she is 40kg heavy, and she must go every second or third mont in onother city's hospital for 3-4 weeks so she can have parenterental nutrition because she doesn't have bowels and she needs to to this to the rest of her life. Together we are fighting our battles and I am still the biggesr empath I know. And I am still child in my soul... I guess the strongest ones are the ones who needed to grow up early but they still kept the child within...
    I dont know why i felt the need to share this...
    ...I have my mother eyes and my father smile, on my face they are still together ❤️.

    • @linaa3469
      @linaa3469 Před rokem +11

      All my love goes to you and your mother. May God help both of you in your life. From Russian sister.

    • @trixie9777
      @trixie9777 Před rokem +5

      🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼

    • @ammaraawais3669
      @ammaraawais3669 Před rokem +4

      @@linaa3469 ameen

    • @amyheltonwalker
      @amyheltonwalker Před rokem +8

      Sending much love from Southeastern Kentucky, USA 🇺🇸.

    • @liliahoward671
      @liliahoward671 Před rokem +2

      I just wached this what a beautiful love story. Its just not clear to me how he died, was there an underlying health problems aside from his back pain? He fell during exercise, i guess i will research the internet.

  • @signsfrombeyond4863
    @signsfrombeyond4863 Před rokem +110

    They were like a real life Romeo and Juliet, a love so pure and yet tragic.
    With the gift of experiencing truest love there always comes sacrifice.

  • @deborahrob5859
    @deborahrob5859 Před rokem +530

    What a beautiful story cut short. You could tell the way she looked at him she was in true love. What a great loss, one that a bunch of us will never know. That kind of love is rare, it does not happen all the time. It is a deep bond, one that seems to go beyond what is in a normal marriage. I hope you know that you were given a true gift, even if just for a while.

    • @desiderata333
      @desiderata333 Před rokem +7

      😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

    • @arventi25
      @arventi25 Před rokem +13

      That was beautifully said 🫶🏼🙏🏼

    • @jeanlybaylon7561
      @jeanlybaylon7561 Před rokem +6

      😢😢

    • @sharonwells9593
      @sharonwells9593 Před rokem +17

      Sergey was her true soul mate.
      Sadly it is few and far between that man and wife are so closely connected as they truly have become one.
      When one is so blessed to have married their soul mate and then has to face their demise and exit from that oneness it's as if life is over for the spouse.
      How does the remaining spouse contend with everyday life? Because you're just part of what once was strength and peace and that oneness, you're completely lost and you must reinvent yourself. It's the hardest task human faces except perhaps loosing a dearly beloved child of your own.

    • @jordansjul
      @jordansjul Před rokem +7

      I feel like whenever it does happen, one of them will die young - I see that pattern often.

  • @brinamaesantos8258
    @brinamaesantos8258 Před rokem +288

    A very beautiful love story... and a tragic one. I couldnt stop crying.. Its good they have a daugther... it helped greatly to overcome her loss and pick up the pieces if her life.

    • @ohdear2275
      @ohdear2275 Před rokem +17

      She had to. When you have a child, you have to go on. This is heartbreaking.

    • @LG-lr1up
      @LG-lr1up Před rokem +6

      Couldn't stop crying either, I'm Russian, thank you. Their daughter helped her to go on for sure.

    • @freedom4063
      @freedom4063 Před rokem

      @@ohdear2275 y didhe skate with pain

    • @ohdear2275
      @ohdear2275 Před rokem +4

      @@LG-lr1up When you have a child, you have to keep going no matter what.

    • @UFO339
      @UFO339 Před rokem +4

      @@ohdear2275 not necessarily some mothers ignore their kids and don't care for them when grieving ekaterina was being a responsible mother

  • @miheai
    @miheai Před rokem +112

    I've never cried this much in my life for someone else's love story. Grandma cried like a baby.
    I, even now, become so emotional when I think about their truly beautiful story.
    RIP Sergei.

    • @laureens4357
      @laureens4357 Před rokem +3

      Sergei

    • @kerstinasks1558
      @kerstinasks1558 Před rokem +2

      I see hope in her daughter Dajaa's life. She may be 30 by now. Why did this love story has to end this way? Don't know. Very moving even by watching the pictures.

    • @januaryelizabeth8784
      @januaryelizabeth8784 Před rokem +1

      Me too

  • @fabulousat40beauty
    @fabulousat40beauty Před rokem +156

    My mother and i were obsessed with watching figure skating. We literally cried when Sergei passed. Our hearts broke for Katia

  • @maryanneevans9563
    @maryanneevans9563 Před rokem +97

    This is such a tear jerker. I remember when he died. Heartbreaking. But their daughter looks like her father which is a blessing.

    • @drchrisgrayson6415
      @drchrisgrayson6415 Před rokem +3

      Hello 👋 Beautiful Lady 🌹..how are you doing today and your weather condition like?

  • @LadyE77
    @LadyE77 Před rokem +518

    I loved their relationship. It was so sweet. When he died my heart was torn in two. I felt so hurt for their little girl. The book was just a wonderfully heartwarming story.

  • @debralenoan6671
    @debralenoan6671 Před 27 dny +2

    What a lovely love story. Brought tears.

  • @santeriabanks2930
    @santeriabanks2930 Před rokem +527

    I for one, so remember their love story. I was in my teens then. I'm 46 years old and for me, it's so disheartening to know that you've lost that one person that made such a difference in your life. When Sergei passed away, I prayed often that she would find the strength to go on and I was happy that she did. That performance, in dedication, was well thought out and beautiful. There was no better way for it to be done than the way that she did it. And I'm certain that Sergei loved every minute of it. And he is smiling down on her. I still pray that even after many years of his death that she will continue to live life and live it well. And enjoy it more through the eyes of her daughters and up coming grandchildren.

    • @angelbabysqueaky3985
      @angelbabysqueaky3985 Před rokem +9

      Me too.I think that he's watching her

    • @felixhoover48
      @felixhoover48 Před rokem

      Hello
      How are you today?🌹🌹🌿

    • @cathyz.7201
      @cathyz.7201 Před rokem +3

      You are so wonderful and kind!🌞💞 I have similar feelings.
      May you feel God's blessings all around you! Much love!🎶💛

    • @happyhorse1028
      @happyhorse1028 Před rokem +4

      Did you read her book. I think it is called My Darling Sergio and is worth reading

    • @ard8785
      @ard8785 Před rokem

      What was the cause of his death? 🤔

  • @JenShea
    @JenShea Před rokem +381

    I remember them… such a sweet couple and so talented. It’s a truly heartbreaking story.

    • @mehchocolate1257
      @mehchocolate1257 Před rokem +2

      @@drchrisgrayson6415 he was only 28 when he died of a heart attack

    • @terriwhittvickers9459
      @terriwhittvickers9459 Před rokem +1

      My friends husband died the very same way. His back hurt all the time. He was only 36 years old. Had a massive heart attack. All 3 arteries were 100% blocked the 4th one was 90 % blocked. 1 Jan. The new year.

    • @linbehl7822
      @linbehl7822 Před rokem

      Thank u for this opportunity to see them again. We watched them win and love.

  • @natthecat3602
    @natthecat3602 Před rokem +17

    Why is it always the ones that are truly in love whose stories get cut short 😢

    • @whitecat3923
      @whitecat3923 Před rokem +1

      Not always, things like that happen every day anywhere in the world...

  • @GiGi34347
    @GiGi34347 Před rokem +77

    I remember, I sat and cried during her solo skate, all of our hearts were truly broken.
    I’m so glad she and their daughter have a family again❤ Praying Gods blessings for each of them❤️🙏🏻❤️

  • @asdfghmnbvcs2323
    @asdfghmnbvcs2323 Před rokem +168

    They were the most gorgeous couple for me in the ice skating pairs. Look at those visuals and of course the talent! They were so compatible in the ice skating rink, she was petite but passionate and he was tall but very delicate, they really moved as one. Their life together was almost perfect but cut short by the tragedy. It's like a movie with a very sad ending. I can't imagine the pain, to live life without the person you love the most...losing him suddenly at such young age with no proper goodbyes.
    I really hope Katya is happy even though life has never been the same without Sergei. It's been 27 years, to think Daria is 30 now.... older than Sergei can be :( It was so long already.

  • @maryburch2432
    @maryburch2432 Před rokem +417

    I remember watching them skate together for many years. And then watching her back on the ice was so bittersweet. So glad she is happily married again.

    • @user-oh5uq8kg1l
      @user-oh5uq8kg1l Před rokem +28

      They broke up in 2016. 😔

    • @nogoodname909
      @nogoodname909 Před rokem +35

      @@user-oh5uq8kg1l she married David Pelletier in 2020.

    • @Karamarika
      @Karamarika Před rokem +17

      @@nogoodname909 I hadn't heard that she married again. Good for her. I wonder if she would have remained married to Sergey had he lived. We would all love to think that they would have stayed married forever, but who knows.

    • @elianad2083
      @elianad2083 Před 3 měsíci

      She isn't. They divorced in 2016

  • @ruthgarciafernandez1705
    @ruthgarciafernandez1705 Před rokem +58

    I had never heard about them before, but as soon as I have seen the way they looked each other, I've just seen pure and true love. So beautiful...
    Damn! Why such a beautiful story ended up so tragically?
    What a handsome guy ❤️ of such a pretty girl.

    • @gnu2knitting
      @gnu2knitting Před rokem +8

      They were so amazing to watch. The purity, the strength, the deep love. I would watch mesmerized. I go back now and watch videos of them. Still the best ever.

    • @caroldelosangeles3621
      @caroldelosangeles3621 Před rokem +5

      Me too i just knew about them...how strong test for their souls. I can't imagine to lose my true love one ...2 swans are always together ❤️ r.i.p. and brave woman Ekaterina

  • @GiftSparks
    @GiftSparks Před rokem +85

    Their little girl looked exactly like her father. This story was heartbreaking.

  • @CarmenLopez-er2vv
    @CarmenLopez-er2vv Před rokem +126

    Beautiful love story i remember watching them every time they skate on tv they where my favorite couple in figure skating this was a true love story may he rest in peace 🙏 🙏

  • @SuperTinamarie2010
    @SuperTinamarie2010 Před rokem +63

    u can say he died doing what he loved with who he loved and in the irony of that is beautiful because he didn’t die alone

  • @MikariMotivation
    @MikariMotivation Před rokem +234

    I remember crying my eyes out during her tribute performance 😢 you could feel her pain leap through the screen , a truly heartbreaking yet beautiful tribute to her love .

    • @franklinstephen3268
      @franklinstephen3268 Před rokem +1

      Hi how are you doing?

    • @ard8785
      @ard8785 Před rokem +1

      What was the cause of his death? 🤔

    • @MikariMotivation
      @MikariMotivation Před rokem +2

      @@ard8785 the cause of death is listed as a heart attack

    • @ard8785
      @ard8785 Před rokem +1

      @@MikariMotivation Thanks... got it... so, Sergey and I have the same sickness - that is, enlargement of the heart.. unfortunately for him, he has an uncontrolled, unmonitored hypertension (which exacerbated his angina) while I am on a "normal" 11o/70. So, yeah, I can relate.... 🤔
      Thanks, again to you...
      (Greetings from the Philippines 🇵🇭).

  • @AnnalisaJ
    @AnnalisaJ Před rokem +114

    This was so heartbreaking
    I use to figure skate and at the time a few years back I was at the rink here in California and ran into Ekaterina, she coaches here, she is the sweetest and kindest human, and still such a talented skater. There is sadness in her eyes.

    • @franklinstephen3268
      @franklinstephen3268 Před rokem +1

      Hi how are you doing?

    • @januaryelizabeth8784
      @januaryelizabeth8784 Před rokem +3

      You're among the luckiest to have had met her,i am so far away and can only see her videos, but that's already good enough.

    • @cindymg
      @cindymg Před 5 měsíci +2

      I remember when this happened. It was so heartbreaking. Beautiful couple. I have that sad feeling watching this piece. 😔

  • @anna-mariehartman6985
    @anna-mariehartman6985 Před rokem +90

    They were one of my very first "idols". I remember watching them and wishing that was my life. They were beautiful both on and off the ice.

  • @lupitaolson7837
    @lupitaolson7837 Před rokem +49

    What a beautiful true love story. Could not help crying. I lost my husband at 28 years old, we loved each other dearly 💖.

    • @Rose0954
      @Rose0954 Před rokem +9

      I’m so sorry, I hope you found love again

    • @JM-zk9ou
      @JM-zk9ou Před rokem +3

      I'm so sorry. That had to have been devastating

    • @whitecat3923
      @whitecat3923 Před rokem +1

      Meanwhile, Katya is happily married to David Pelletier! Let wish them many happy years!.. 🍀❤️

  • @SRSmeditation
    @SRSmeditation Před rokem +86

    I wish they could make a movie or a series of their beautiful love story.❤

    • @lisahines8176
      @lisahines8176 Před rokem +12

      That would be a wonderful idea except I fear that current movie makers would muck it up and ruin the beauty and purity of the story. They (current movie makers) are struggling to come up with any new original ideas it seems any more everything g is a remake or part# This would make a wi Sergio story, but it’s innocence might be misconstrued and prob take away from the truth.

    • @ivorypraise58
      @ivorypraise58 Před rokem +6

      There was a movie made from her book. “”My Sergei”. I still have it but it is a VHS tape and I no longer have a VHS player! Maybe it can now be found on a streaming service.

    • @lang-ed3bk
      @lang-ed3bk Před 11 měsíci +3

      @@ivorypraise58 they made it into a dvd, i have it

  • @dianebenker3072
    @dianebenker3072 Před rokem +12

    True Love never dies. You might even fall in love again with another, but a piece of your will always belong to that one very special love.
    You don't have to feel guilty about it.
    You move on, but you never forget.

  • @christinachavarria559
    @christinachavarria559 Před rokem +194

    I remember when this happened. They were my favorite skate team. You could feel the love between them even on the ice. I was so heartbroken for her and for her daughter.

    • @whitecat3923
      @whitecat3923 Před rokem

      For Dariya probably not...she was too little at that time. She knew Ilya Kulik(the father of Elizabeth, Katyas 2nd daughter) as her father more....

    • @masterk5372
      @masterk5372 Před rokem

      Good people die young it sad

  • @GiveItAGoBakes
    @GiveItAGoBakes Před rokem +67

    I watched them growing up and winning the Olympics. I loved them, their story, the way they skated. I dreamed of becoming a skater because of them. I loved her tribute skate, I remember watching that as a teen. Beautiful tragic love story.

  • @lisacox3773
    @lisacox3773 Před rokem +14

    He will always be the love of her life always no man can compete that's fact.....
    And they were magnificent together on the ice..... Lovely couple....

    • @whitecat3923
      @whitecat3923 Před rokem

      Just stop! Everyones life go on, so Katyas do.. Now she is happily married to Canadian David Pelletier!

  • @justanothersmith6012
    @justanothersmith6012 Před rokem +103

    I loved watching them and was just devastated for Ekaterina and her daughter. Other skaters were affected ,also. Sergei was very likable and well loved ❤

  • @rosemarycarrasquillo7111
    @rosemarycarrasquillo7111 Před rokem +53

    My heart hurts from seeing such a beautiful couple, performing together in sports and competing , it ends short. Her partner of life past away. Leaving a wife and his child. Such beautiful couple. My condolences to the family.

  • @Eeeelllleee
    @Eeeelllleee Před rokem +140

    Their story is so beautiful. Life is indeed cruel sometimes. When you thought everything is perfect, something would test it. His life was cut short but at least he left a piece of him. ❤

  • @Suerte619
    @Suerte619 Před rokem +63

    I didn’t realize I’d be crying at 3 in the morning 😭 This is a beautiful love story 💕

    • @raidenwolfe6495
      @raidenwolfe6495 Před rokem +3

      Ikr..I woke up for a pee at a quarter to 3 and cant sleep without the tv on and just happened upon this and sat here balling till 4 😞 I've never heard of another story as beautiful as this one that was actually real...sure hope Hollywood does a movie for their story

    • @elainescott7840
      @elainescott7840 Před rokem +3

      I too am up at 3am watching this video, crying my eyes out. What is this, the bewildering hour?I remember them so well. I love ice skating and G & G were the greatest. They were smooth, elegant, and so beautiful to watch. Their love for each other game through in their classy performances. Heartbreaking.

  • @melissa2068
    @melissa2068 Před rokem +18

    I'm truly sorry for the loss of your husband. I know how you feel I was married to the love of my life until October of 2021. He died from the same thing he had a massive heart attack in the bed beside me and I've never gotten over it. Same thing he was complaining with his back and we both thought it was because my car had bucket seats and he had to ride in it for 2 days. In fact I was rubbing his back when he died. It's only been a year but my soul will never recover. I'm sorry you didn't get as much time with yours I did get 38 wonderful years and for that I'm grateful. I wish you all the best in life my dear, and I will have my prayers with you because I know what you feel

  • @dewimulyati
    @dewimulyati Před rokem +132

    I cried watching her first performance after Sergey's death..True love lasts forever...

    • @LG-lr1up
      @LG-lr1up Před rokem +4

      Me too, this video made me cry, I'm Russian.

    • @PumaLyn
      @PumaLyn Před rokem +3

      She fell in love again and remarried.

    • @LG-lr1up
      @LG-lr1up Před rokem +4

      @@PumaLyn I saw yesterday somewhere the they split with her 2nd husband Ilya Kulik, with whom she skated, in 2016.

    • @PumaLyn
      @PumaLyn Před rokem +4

      @@LG-lr1up That's right. No one can love her the way he did. I'm glad she chose to remain single after the divorce. She's got two beautiful daughters and memories to last a lifetime. She doesn't need another man in her life. ❤️

    • @LG-lr1up
      @LG-lr1up Před rokem +3

      @@PumaLyn Totally agree. Their love was unique.

  • @evarey9031
    @evarey9031 Před rokem +18

    I was heartbroken when this happened, I loved watching them skate together.

  • @serenityflies1462
    @serenityflies1462 Před rokem +14

    I'm so sorry for the pain you have endured, and losing your beloved Sergei. You will see him again, in heaven, and nothing will ever be able to seperate you! With much love, respect and God's peace be upon you always. Amen ⛸⛸⛸⛸ from Australia 💞💞💞

    • @whitecat3923
      @whitecat3923 Před rokem

      She will! But now Katya is happily married to Canadian David Pelletier, also an ex-figure skater! (there are some videos of their show-skating on CZcams as well)

  • @eileenmarzullo1906
    @eileenmarzullo1906 Před rokem +51

    Beautiful story ❤️ perfect match... blessed to have your daughter to carry on his wonderful memory

  • @syndeeseeley6202
    @syndeeseeley6202 Před rokem +17

    I remember this day and the world was united in our heartbreak for her. They truly were an amazing couple💜

  • @Nunyabzinss
    @Nunyabzinss Před rokem +8

    They were so flawless and in unison two becoming one on Ice the perfect pair!

  • @margueritepeterson9245
    @margueritepeterson9245 Před rokem +70

    This love story gripped my heart ❤️ and, yes, I cried a little. I wish the best to her and her family always❣️❣️

  • @whitneylu9986
    @whitneylu9986 Před rokem +29

    Their story is the biggest tragedy in figure skating history, so so sad !

  • @tinacurlyq
    @tinacurlyq Před rokem +88

    Such a beautiful and sad love story. I lived the next town over from the skating rink they practiced and town they lived in, Simsbury, CT. Our community was crushed when hearing of his passing. The skating rink placed a plaque with Sergei’s name on it on the ground in front of the skating rink.

  • @Alchemista420
    @Alchemista420 Před rokem +56

    Soon as the video started I could tell I'd have a hard time to hold back tears... damn... the love they shared oozed and poured out of them as they skated, danced, walked, hell stood still... how tragic... and the comeback performance, the pain and hurt and grief and anger and despair and loss and everything one could feel and see on her face and in her movements... 😭😭😭💜💜💜👏🏾👏🏾 their daughter looks so much like him wow!

  • @candelaowr5457
    @candelaowr5457 Před rokem +7

    💔Im so sorry for her and at the same time im proud of her for being a strong woman and to continue living for their daughter❤

    • @whitecat3923
      @whitecat3923 Před rokem

      Katya has two daughters (the 2nd was born a couple of years after that tragedy...Ilya Kulik was the father)

  • @KazCanGirl
    @KazCanGirl Před rokem +55

    They were perfect on and off the ice... They were born for each other, the best pair skating couple ever... Sergey gone too soon, but never forgotten 💔

  • @suzetterushwin2493
    @suzetterushwin2493 Před rokem +62

    Dear Katia,
    I want to thank you for sharing your life with all of us. Because of your life story the rest of us got to see true love. I have my own life story which partly involves you. I was also a skater but never got the chance to realize my dream. I went on to have a family. My children (5 out of 6 became competitive roller skaters. They were all pretty good, but the one I want to tell you about is my youngest son Joe. He, like you and Sergei had pure hearts. He, like Sergei went home early. Where you come in was that I just happened upon a video of you two skating about a year before we lost our son. I remembered when Sergei passed because I still have a magazine with you and your daughter on the cover. As I started watching more and more of these videos I could see the pure love between the two of you. I also saw your courage and strength to go on without him. Little did I know that I was going to have to be strong too. Now I will tell you a little about Joseph. Joe had a good life but not without struggle. He was born with Down Syndrome. He had open heart surgery at 4 months old. Because of a childhood vaccine he lost his ability to talk. He also became autistic for 3 years. By 6 years of age he was back on track. He started to skate when he was 8 years old. By time he was 13 he had spent many hours at the rink. He would mimic his older brother and sister at their practices. He continued to skate til his 20th birthday. His favorite thing to do was skating. He went every Saturday night. His 20th birthday was on a Friday, so we took him out to dinner (another one of his favorite things to do) and then to the skating rink for a surprise birthday party. He was in his element and oh so happy. Everyone could see how excited he was. It was a great time. Joe being the youngest lived at home with us and with his older brother Dave. The next day we were all working on cutting and stacking wood. Joe was a good worker. That went on for a few hours than we all got tired. My son Dave and I went in the house to rest and my husband went out to the garage to work on a car. Joe had a go cart and wanted to ride. His Dad told him bring it over to the garage and I will fill your tire with air. He told him you can ride for a little while but don't leave the property. In just a short time he was called home to be with our Lord. Like Sergei he did not suffer. I then realized why I had been watching you for a year. I was being prepared. This was a loss like I've never had before. This was a child that was always with us. He was the center of our world. We felt so lost without him. He was one special soul and I had to privilege to be his mother. I know he is safe and happy. It has not been easy but watching you has made me strong. Thank you.

  • @carolechenowith900
    @carolechenowith900 Před rokem +24

    Brings back memories. Such a sad story. I remember when he passed and I remember when she returned to the ice alone.

  • @lydialjal
    @lydialjal Před rokem +8

    Truly one of those heartbreaking moments that makes one wonder why life can be so cruel sometimes.

  • @Svetlana__SPB
    @Svetlana__SPB Před rokem +30

    Слезы льются..😥 какая трагическая история любви российских фигуристов! Такие красивые..с какой любовью и нежностью друг на друга смотрят на всех совместных кадрах..

  • @nighthealerrn1695
    @nighthealerrn1695 Před 8 měsíci +8

    They were my favorite couple on ice. When I saw her skate her tribute to him, I couldn’t help but cry. They were chemistry on ice❤.

  • @asa3409
    @asa3409 Před rokem +23

    I’ll never forget that day. Always loved them and still do.

    • @drchrisgrayson6415
      @drchrisgrayson6415 Před rokem

      Hello 👋 Beautiful Lady 🌹, how are you doing today and your weather condition like?

  • @elen_2011
    @elen_2011 Před rokem +20

    Спасибо, автор, спасибо за ту нежность, за тот такт, с которыми Вы подошли к подборке... Спасибо! 😢

  • @dr.tanakadune7726
    @dr.tanakadune7726 Před rokem +46

    Gosh…I remember her tribute performance - tears all around, they were such a beautiful couple ❤

  • @isof1341
    @isof1341 Před rokem +113

    I can't believe it's been almost 30 yrs. This beautiful love story tugs my heart in every way 💖

    • @freedom4063
      @freedom4063 Před rokem +3

      Wowww

    • @aewtx
      @aewtx Před rokem +6

      Daria is now older than Sergei will ever be.

    • @stephaniek1076
      @stephaniek1076 Před rokem

      Yes, Sergei died November 1995 @age 28.

    • @freedom4063
      @freedom4063 Před rokem

      @@stephaniek1076 without graphical details who we're they and how he pass away?

    • @aewtx
      @aewtx Před rokem +2

      @@freedom4063 Two-time Olympic gold winners in pairs skating. He died of a heart attack.
      You should watch the documentary My Sergei. It tells their whole story. You might need a box of tissues.

  • @collette9008
    @collette9008 Před rokem +21

    Ice skating was my favorite sport to watch, especially pairs. Especially Ekaterina and Sergei. I cried for months after he died so tragically

  • @maryebner
    @maryebner Před rokem +10

    I remember this. I cried a million tears. They left a heck of a legacy! So loved 🥰

    • @thompsonsmith7798
      @thompsonsmith7798 Před rokem

      Hello Mary
      How are you doing today?

    • @maryebner
      @maryebner Před rokem +3

      @@thompsonsmith7798 leave us alone ya scammer foreigner

    • @thompsonsmith7798
      @thompsonsmith7798 Před rokem

      @@maryebner I'm no scammer that's rude

    • @maryebner
      @maryebner Před rokem +2

      @@thompsonsmith7798 yes you are! Leave is alone!

  • @lynnerodgers4461
    @lynnerodgers4461 Před rokem +8

    They were my favorite skaters. I remember this crushing feeling for her and her family when this happened. It was all so devastatingly sad. I appreciate hearing about her life now. She has two beautiful daughters and they seem very close with their mama.

  • @fonfonc1234
    @fonfonc1234 Před rokem +12

    Thank you, Ekaterina, for sharing your beautiful love story. I cannot feel your pain for losing Sergey at such young age and so suddenly. I do remember you and Sergey’s winning performance very very well at the Olympic game. The two of you looked so beautiful together. Live for you, Sergey and your children. Wishing all of you All the Best.

  • @kryptonianpowers
    @kryptonianpowers Před rokem +37

    I'm actually inspired to write a book that involves ice-skating with Gordeeva and Grinkov being my main inspiration of the story.

  • @whatsreal2day856
    @whatsreal2day856 Před rokem +9

    I was a child when they skated. My mom and I watched them all the time. They we're the most beautiful and fascinating duo I had ever seen. I remember feeling how much they loved each other. I was devastated for her and their child when he passed. Beautiful They We're............

  • @krismack4222
    @krismack4222 Před 7 měsíci +2

    ok so 20 something years later I still cry over these two beautiful people and real fairy tale love. I can't believe baby Dasha is so grown. what beautiful girls.

  • @user-zp2sx1bc6f
    @user-zp2sx1bc6f Před rokem +84

    Една много тъжна , но много красива житейска история за безнадеждно изгубена, но вечна любов.

    • @victrola2007
      @victrola2007 Před rokem +3

      Tochno. Zhutkaja tragedija. 🖤

    • @whitecat3923
      @whitecat3923 Před rokem +1

      Трябва обаче да оставим миналото в миналото... Пожелайте на Катя много щастливи години с действителния си съпруг, канадския фигурист Дейвид Пелитие.

  • @lindamclennan8645
    @lindamclennan8645 Před rokem +13

    What a beautiful love story.Proves that love is what we're here for, & we should make being loving a part of everything we do-it's the essence of life,of everything.Beautiful story.

  • @charmainekomvos1950
    @charmainekomvos1950 Před rokem +2

    So very Sad💔
    What courage to go back on that stage without him

  • @marilynrowland5197
    @marilynrowland5197 Před rokem +55

    A full-on, amazing love story! A deeply caring man, a strong man taking care of the young woman he loved! To lose such a man in such a way is a tragedy--Shakespearian in scope! Life gave this couple so much; death snatched it away. Beyond sad, but something precious remained: the little child who looked like her dad! She was the blessing!

  • @mariequichocho898
    @mariequichocho898 Před rokem +17

    What a Beautiful Video of Katia and Sergei. Theirs was Truly a Fairytale Love Story that Ended too soon. They will Never be Forgotten. ❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @Laura-ii1xq
    @Laura-ii1xq Před rokem +36

    I remember them. I remember that you could see their love for each other when they skated. It was beautiful. I remember his death. I cried watching her first solo. She did that so beautifully.

  • @cyndyrob350
    @cyndyrob350 Před rokem +32

    I remember this very well. It was absolutely heartbreaking. I loved them as a couple and on the ice they were one. I watched her on the ice for that 1st performance after his death and cried my eyes out. I can’t imagine how hard that was for her. Thank you for this video, I have often wondered about her.

  • @mamapoppins7422
    @mamapoppins7422 Před rokem +83

    🙋Such a wonderful update. They have always been my favorite ice skating couple. I loved the book that told their story. Very moving to read.
    Beautiful daughters and such a devoted mother and family. 😊

    • @ohdear2275
      @ohdear2275 Před rokem +7

      What actually caused the cardiac arrest? Did they ever find out?

    • @mamapoppins7422
      @mamapoppins7422 Před rokem +3

      @@ohdear2275
      🙋It has been so long ago that I read the book I can't remember. I cried as I read it. It's called " My Sergei A Love Story". It was so well written. The cause may be mentioned on Wikipedia. I find that website very helpful when I need info on people.
      Have a blessed day.☺

    • @ohdear2275
      @ohdear2275 Před rokem +3

      @@mamapoppins7422 Thank you. It explains it on Wikipedia. Tragic. What a loss.

    • @mamapoppins7422
      @mamapoppins7422 Před rokem +1

      @@ohdear2275
      🙋So glad it does Oh Dear. Glad you checked it out.☺

  • @jilllopate4029
    @jilllopate4029 Před rokem +36

    I remember them well. They were such fluid, graceful skaters and I admired them. I did not know about this terrible tragedy.

  • @miaathermopolis2430
    @miaathermopolis2430 Před rokem +5

    How amazing his daughter looks just like him, that’s beautiful

  • @elen_2011
    @elen_2011 Před rokem +14

    Более четверти века минуло с того ноября... с 20 ноября 1995 года... А сердце обрывается от боли... 😢

    • @whitecat3923
      @whitecat3923 Před rokem

      Нужно оставить прошлое в прошлом! Никого из ушедших не вернуть... Пусть Катя будет так же счастлива со своим актуальным мужем, канадским фигуристом Давидом Пелитье! 🍀

  • @kimipranger1173
    @kimipranger1173 Před rokem +5

    I remember when this happened as well; so sad…😢 They were a beautiful couple in every way.❤️

  • @SusieQZee
    @SusieQZee Před rokem +6

    I had four channels to watch when I was a teen and so when the Olympics were in, it’s all I watched. I remember their names, their routines, and their love for each other.
    I don’t remember this happening.
    I didn’t search this, as I’m almost sure you didn’t either, but it really makes me grateful for my life and the people in. A sense of nostalgia washed over me watching this.

  • @pennyanderson760
    @pennyanderson760 Před rokem +4

    What a beautiful lovestory.
    I'm glad it all ended up well for you & your 2 beautiful daughters.🥰🌈

    • @whitecat3923
      @whitecat3923 Před rokem +1

      Katay is happily married to a Canadian ex-skater David Pelletier now!..

  • @lindapoplin4473
    @lindapoplin4473 Před rokem +13

    I remember them so well. Bittersweet love story. A true love I cried ,as I'm sure the entire world did then. I still cry when I see things like this. Their daughter looks so much like her father. Beautiful. Katia still lovely and another beautiful daughter. They were the best and always will be. I recorded a lot of VHS tapes ,still play beautifully trying to make them last they're in a special place. They made me cry on the ice. Lovely couple. Perfection. NEVER be another. God bless you and your family Katia GOTTA have the book. 💖⛸️⛸️

  • @laureens4357
    @laureens4357 Před rokem +11

    These two are my favorite skaters ever. Absolutely love them!! Love love love!! My heart broke when he died, as did hers. Much love, my lady n daughters! Hope you have peace. One day you will be reunited. Angels watching over you!! 🥰

  • @debrasaunders7200
    @debrasaunders7200 Před rokem +19

    I loved watching them skate and my heart broke and I was both happy and sad when she skated without her love although he was w her and you can feel it when u watch

  • @CappySun369
    @CappySun369 Před rokem +15

    I read the book My Sergei about 25 years ago and it was such a beautiful yet tragic story and being reminded of how painful it was remained with me for years afterwards. Seeing this made me well up with such sadness.

  • @kirstinalphabet796
    @kirstinalphabet796 Před rokem +13

    Life can be so cruel. Blessings to Ekatrina and family. 💛

  • @esmeraldaNY1
    @esmeraldaNY1 Před rokem +6

    I remember them they were magic on ice and when he died and SW her performance I cried for such a beautiful homage to him.Such a beautiful couple will always be remembered as the best

  • @lauriebecker36
    @lauriebecker36 Před rokem +17

    I remember all of this. We were devastated for this young couple. And I can still feel the sadness.

  • @jensalazar2303
    @jensalazar2303 Před rokem +4

    Losing a love this strong I know the grief never goes away! God bless this beautiful story.

  • @melbags9789
    @melbags9789 Před rokem +4

    What a beautiful life together! So much like a fairy tale; yet true! What beautiful people, such unbelievable Talent! 👍❤✌

  • @MichelleAntonia
    @MichelleAntonia Před rokem +38

    I was only a child when he died, but I was skating myself and very much into the sport. They were such a pleasure to watch, and when he died, it was so shocking and sad. I'm glad to see her doing well today, and after so many years, it remains clear that he was/is her soulmate.

  • @Kistan12
    @Kistan12 Před rokem +5

    How tragic! Their daughter is definitely a mini-me of Sergey!!! Both her daughters are beautiful!!!!

  • @darleneedwards5688
    @darleneedwards5688 Před rokem +7

    I remember watching the tribute with my mom and it was it was beautiful and we all cried with her

  • @maryoconnor9360
    @maryoconnor9360 Před rokem +36

    This is the saddest most heartbreaking beautiful story. I remember when this happened. I am in tears. Prays for Katriyna and her two daughters - what an incredible love they had for each other and what inspiring Courage she found to move on and to still keep their love surrounding herself and their daughters! Prayers forever for them all .

    • @drchrisgrayson6415
      @drchrisgrayson6415 Před rokem +1

      Hello 👋 Beautiful Lady 🌹.. how are you doing today and your weather condition like?

    • @maryoconnor9360
      @maryoconnor9360 Před rokem +1

      @@drchrisgrayson6415 I am doing ok
      Thank you . Weather conditions her are unusually warm . Maine in November is when temps begin to get chilly. But today Nov 4 is was
      68° F with a &, very light breeze from the South. In the evenings ,maybe only about 10 ° cooler
      The coolest it' has been is 40's and 50's and only a handful of times
      How about you? How is the weather
      Thank you for asking ... Where are you located as ND how is Your weather this time of year?
      Have a great night !

    • @drchrisgrayson6415
      @drchrisgrayson6415 Před rokem +1

      @@maryoconnor9360 Hello Good morning dear, it's good to know your weather condition is like.. well it's sunny here throughout Friday. am in Los Angeles CA.. Where do you work ?

    • @wendyjomendy
      @wendyjomendy Před rokem +2

      @@drchrisgrayson6415 What kind of doctor are you?

    • @drchrisgrayson6415
      @drchrisgrayson6415 Před rokem +1

      @@wendyjomendy I'm a orthopedic surgeon Doctor , why do you ask ?

  • @allyfoster2776
    @allyfoster2776 Před rokem +8

    Wow, I can't believe this story came up on my phone....This was the saddest upset in figure skating..I cried hard😥..I still have the VHS "My Sergi". Their Love was so beautiful, it came through when they were on the ice together. Such a crying shame.

  • @say_aashnaa9302
    @say_aashnaa9302 Před rokem +12

    I have tears in my eyes 💔she got married the 2nd time but still her heart belongs to her first husband he the love of her life 💗 i couldn't stop my tears the moment I listen that she still wears her first wedding ring 💍 also her daughter has the same smile like her father 🥺sch a true love story ♾️💟

  • @faithmango7102
    @faithmango7102 Před rokem +27

    I have that book. Beautiful tribute to Sergei they were a beautiful couple. I loved to watch them skate you could feel their love every time they were together.

  • @higays6942
    @higays6942 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I cried while watching this, couldn't help it. He was her one true love. She tried to open heart to love again but it wasn't successful. Not all meet their soulmate in this lifetime, so if you're one of the lucky ones, bet you'd do everything to keep it, even if he/she passes befor you, he/she would be irreplaceable.

  • @nancywages7029
    @nancywages7029 Před rokem +24

    I remember when this happened...I was so devastated as they were my most favorite ice skating couple of the 80's. Their skating was as if they were on a smooth cloud, their beauty and their technique was un comparable. It was such a great loss to the skating world and for his wife....what a trama....RIP.

  • @bluesorbliss4331
    @bluesorbliss4331 Před rokem +5

    This should be made into a movie. 💗