Konstantin Koltsov, Former NHL Player and Ex-Partner of Aryna Sabalenka, Dead at 42

Tragic Loss: Former Ice Hockey Player and Tennis Star's Ex-Partner Passes Away

Belarusian hockey player and former partner of tennis star Aryna Sabalenka, Konstantin Koltsov, has passed away at the age of 42. The news was confirmed by Russian club Salavat Yulaev in a statement on Sunday.

Konstantin Koltsov, a former professional ice hockey player from Belarus, has died by apparent suicide at the age of 42. Koltsov was known for his time playing in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders.

After retiring from hockey, Koltsov became more widely recognized as the ex-partner of tennis player Aryna Sabalenka. While the couple kept their relationship relatively private, Sabalenka has expressed her grief and thanked those who have supported her during this difficult time.