Alexandra Paul killed in a car accident

[GoneWithTheWind]

CTV News is reporting that retired Canadian ice dancer Alexandra Paul, has been tragically killed in a car accident.

https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/figure-sk...-new-mom-killed-in-melancthon-crash-1.6534881

Her baby son was in the car with her, and has been treated in hospital for "non-life-threatening injuries".

Such devastating news. My condolences to her husband and family, as well as all in the skating community who knew her.

 

[Jeanie19]

I'm so sad for her and her family.

 

[moonvine]

Oh no. How terrible.

 

[el henry]

What tragic news. My heart goes out to her husband (and former partner) Mitch, family and loved ones.

 

[surimi]

I'm really sad to hear that. My condolences to all who knew and loved Alexandra, and especially to her husband and son. She will be remembered in the skating community.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

My goodness!

Alexandra was too young. And a new mother to boot. I can't imagine what Mitchell and the rest of her family are going through.

As a tribute, here are what I believe to be their highest scoring competition performances (they were 3rd in both segments, and overall):

Alexandra Paul / Mitchell Islam - 2014 Canadian Championships SD

Alexandra Paul / Mitchell Islam - 2014 Canadian Championships FD

My thoughts go out to their family, friends and fans.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[Ziotic]

Below is the link for the go fund me if anyone wants to donate.

Supporting baby Charlie- Loss of Mother Alex Paul, organized by Dustin Leigh

This Fundraiser is now complete and no longer accepting donations. Mitc… Dustin Leigh needs your support for Supporting baby Charlie- Loss of Mother Alex Paul

www.gofundme.com

 

[4everchan]

OMG what tragic news. Condolences to her family and friends and the skating family. So sad.

 

[Lamente Ariane]

Oh no, this is awful I saw Paul/Islam in 2016 at my first live skating event, and remember really enjoying their Sweet Charity program. I hope her young son's injuries are well cared for and my profound condolences for Mitchell, her family, friends and all who knew her at this impossibly difficult time.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

No, no, no!! OMG, no! Words fail. It's so hard hearing this... Too devastating.

My heart goes out to Mitch, and to all Alexandra's family and friends. R.I.P. beautiful lady.

 

[NoNameFace]

[*]
Rest in peace, Alexandra.
I'll never, ever get over skaters I grew up along with, watched and seen in TV dying.
Still remember how shaken Denis Ten death has left me. And now I'm feeling the same.
Condolences to Mitch and their family.

2014 Nationals FD Paul Islam

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[dorispulaski]

What profoundly horrible news. Sympathies and prayers for Mitch, their families, and their students.

 

[DonnaR]

Such devastating news. My heart goes out to Mitch, Charlie and their families. I can't imagine what they are going through.

 

[Flying Feijoa]

Oh no, this is awful I saw Paul/Islam in 2016 at my first live skating event, and remember really enjoying their Sweet Charity program. I hope her young son's injuries are well cared for and my profound condolences for Mitchell, her family, friends and all who knew her at this impossibly difficult time.

They were beautiful skaters, I really liked their elegant lines and they were such a sweet couple off-ice too. I was just rewatching some of their old videos a couple months ago

I'm so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to Alex's family and friends. I hope Charlie will grow up in the years to come with lots of wonderful stories and things to remember his mum by.

 

[yyzskater]

Utterly heartbreaking. She was just out and about with baby Charlie at the Waterloo competition this past weekend. Hoping Mitchell and family get the support they need during this difficult time.

 

[BlissfulSynergy]

Such beautiful memories Alex leaves behind for skating fans and for all who knew her well.

Canadian Championships 2016 Alexandra Paul / Mitchell Islam Short Dance

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2015 Nats SD - Warmup and Paul/Islam Fluff

Alexandra Paul Mitch Islam Paul Islam Alex Paul Mitchell Islam2015 Canadian Nationals - Senior Short Dance - WarmupWeaver Poje Edwards Pang Orford Williams G...

youtu.be

Such a tragic circumstance like this is so hard to take in. May everyone close to Alex be lifted up and comforted in their grief by the memory of her love and her beautiful spirit. I'm so glad the gofundme organized by friends has surpassed its goal. I hope it continues to grow with donations in Alex's memory, to help ease the financial burden, and for Mitch to use for Charlie's future.

 

[Dr. Jenn]

I was so shocked when I saw this thread this morning. My heart dropped, just like when I saw the thread about Denis Ten. What utterly heartbreaking news. She was a beautiful skater and she seemed like a lovely person as well. I hope that their baby will recover fully, and I hope that Mitch will be surrounded by love and support in this devastating time.

 

[invisiblespiral]

This is awful.

 

[Trillium]

I have not felt so sad about figure skating news since Denis Ten died. I grew up not far from where the accident happened.

 

[GoneWithTheWind]

Below is the link for the go fund me if anyone wants to donate.

Supporting baby Charlie- Loss of Mother Alex Paul, organized by Dustin Leigh

This Fundraiser is now complete and no longer accepting donations. Mitc… Dustin Leigh needs your support for Supporting baby Charlie- Loss of Mother Alex Paul

www.gofundme.com

And in 12 hours the Go Find Me has already raised $128,139 CAD to support Mitch and Charlie.
Looking through some of the names who've donated, there's been a huge outpouring of support from the figure skating community