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Ex-NHLer Konstantin Koltsov, Aryna Sabalenka's Boyfriend, Dead At 42

Konstatin Koltsov

Ex-NHL player Konstantin Koltsov -- the boyfriend of tennis star Aryna Sabalenka -- has died.

The hockey player's former club in Russia, Salavat Yulaev, announced the heartbreaking news Tuesday ... though further details surrounding his death were not made immediately available.

"He was a strong and cheerful person," Salavat Yulaev officials said, "he was loved and respected by players, colleagues, and fans. Konstantin Evgenievich forever wrote himself into the history of our club."

Konstatin Koltsov
Konstatin Koltsov
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"May he rest in peace.