Koltsov, who played for the Penguins from 2002 to 2006, is believed to have leapt to his death from a balcony of a resort in Miami, a spokesperson for the Miami-Dade Police Department said. He was 42 years old.
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The Bal Harbour Police and Fire Rescue were called to the St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort on Collins Avenue for a person who jumped from a balcony just before 12:40 a.m. Monday, March 18, Miami-Dade Police Detective Argemis “AC” Colome said.
"The Miami-Dade Police Department, Homicide Bureau, responded and has taken over the investigation of the apparent suicide of Mr. Konstantin Koltsov (04/17/1981)," Colome said. "No foul play is suspected."
Koltsov, a Belarus native, had been dating Aryna Sabalenka, a pro tennis player who starred in the hit Netflix show "Break Point."
The Penguins mourned the loss of Koltsov in a statement issued Tuesday morning, March 19:
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at any time.
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