Oleg Epstein has passed away

[Ic3Rabbit]

Well known coach Oleg Epstein very recently passed away at age 67 of brain cancer. He will be greatly missed in the figure skating world and beyond.

His best friend posted




Photo Credit: Jacque Tiegs

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

I had worked with him during my competitive career and upon reading about it started . He was such a great man I cannot believe he's gone.

 

[ladyjane]

What sad news, and far too young. Sincere condolences for everyone who knew him, and are feeling the loss.

 

[CoyoteChris]

RIP. I first saw him with Yasa at Phoenix sectionals 2008...(Yasa thought I was an Ice monitor.....I said, "No, just an old man who loves skating...")
Oleg was one of the good guys, like my dad would say.....

 

[iluvtodd]

May his memory be for a blessing.

 

[demarinis5]

So sad. Rest in Peace Oleg, gone to soon.

 

[labgoat]

What a lovely tribute to him to see that so many of his students posted such wonderful memories of how he helped them in skating and life. That is how he made his mark in life.