John Coughlin, American figure skater, Died at 33

John Coughlin was born on December 1, 1985, in Kansas City, Missouri. and died on January 18, 2019.

He was an American pair skater.

 

With Caydee Denney, he was the 2012 Four Continents silver medalist and 2012 U.S. national hero. 

 

With past accomplice Caitlin Yankowskas, he was the 2011 U.S. champion.

 

John Coughlin was the son of a third-generation police officer.

 

John Coughlin's mother, Stacy, died in February 2010 due to a chronic illness.

 

John Coughlin had a sister, Angela Laune.

 

He was found dead from suicide on January 18, 2019, one day after being suspended from figure skating for unspecified allegations.

John Coughlin passed away at 33 years old.