John Coughlin, a two-time U. S. pairs champion who was suspended Thursday evening by the U. S. Center for SafeSport and U. S. Figure…
John Coughlin, a two-time U. S. pairs champion who was suspended Thursday evening by the U. S. Center for SafeSport and U. S. Figure Skating, died Friday, according to a Facebook post from his sister.
“My wonderful, strong, amazingly compassionate brother John Coughlin took his own life earlier today,” Angela Laune wrote. “I have no words.”
Coughlin died in his home in Kansas City, according to Craig Maurizi, the husband of Coughlin’s agent, Tara Modlin.
Coughlin, 33, was a fixture at skating competitions and rinks around the country as a coach, TV commentator and a rising star within both USFS and the International Skating Union, the sport’s worldwide federation.
But on Dec. 17, his eligibility to participate in his sport was restricted by SafeSport pending final resolution of a matter concerning him that was presented to the center. USA TODAY reported that news on Jan. 7. The next day, Coughlin resigned as U.
