Frank Carroll has passed away

[Minz]

Several sources are reporting that esteemed coach, Frank Carroll, has died after a fight with cancer.

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ISU Obituary (thanks @ladyjane)

Obituary – Frank Carroll (USA) - International Skating Union

It is with regret and sorrow that the ISU learned of the passing of legendary Figure Skating coach Mr. Francis (Frank) M. Carroll who passed away at age 85 on June 9, 2024.

isu.org

I’ll keep this post updated with news/links/etc.

 

[Warwick360]

That's awful. Was great to see him on screen with Mirai, Gracie and Evan. (Michelle was way before my time)

So sad.

 

[SmileHappy34]

My thought and prayers goes to him and his family and the skaters he coached. They brought me happiness when the skaters was happy and sorrow through the skaters tears and battles
Yes Frank coached alot .his style wasn't for everyone but all is winners

Thank you to his skaters
Linda Fratianne, Chris Bowman, Michelle Kwan, Timothy goebel, Mirai Nagasu, Evam Lysacek, Gracie Gold
There was a few junior skaters the are winners.

 

[synesthesia]

Oh my, I didn't even know he had cancer. My condolences to his loved ones and friends.

Thank you to his skaters
Linda Fratianne, Chris Bowman, Michelle Kwan, Timothy goebel, Mirai Nagasu, Evam Lysacek, Gracie Gold

And Denis Ten.

 

[Ic3Rabbit]

Still reeling from this news. May he RIP.

 

[16Olympics]

Aww. I'm so sad about this. Frank is a legend. Prayers for his family & his community of skaters who will surely miss him. He was one of a kind.

 

[Jammers]

The sport has lost a true legend.

 

[ramurphy2005]

US Figure Skating's post on Twitter:

U.S. Figure Skating mourns the loss of coaching legend Frank Carroll.A member of the World and U.S. Figure Skating Halls of Fame, Frank was instrumental in the careers of numerous Olympic and World champions and many future Hall of Famers.

In lieu of flowers, Frank’s loved ones encourage donations to the Memorial Fund, which supports U.S. Figure Skating athletes.

 

[ramurphy2005]

From Christine Brennan, some thoughts from Michelle Kwan:

 

[el henry]

This is a shock; I did not know he was ill.

A legend of the sport, may he rest in peace.

And how good of US figure skating to use a photo from his dapper younger days. (and he continued to be dapper in his later years as well). Quite the looker.

 

[triplelutzzzzz]

He was so influential in this sport, so may he rest in peace

 

[Skating47]

That's awful. Was great to see him on screen with Mirai, Gracie and Evan. (Michelle was way before my time)

So sad.

Frank Carroll was a figure skating legend. Rest in Peace!

 

[Minz]

Frank’s family requests donations to the memorial fund instead of flowers

 

[Jhar55]

RIP, Frank, your joining all other great skaters in heaven.

 

[dorispulaski]

A great coach and a good man
Condolences to his friends.

He will be missed by the whole skating community.

 

[Mathman]

And how good of US figure skating to use a photo from his dapper younger days. (and he continued to be dapper in his later years as well). Quite the looker.

Did you know that in his younger days as a buff athlete in his own right he appeared in a couple of teen-age Beach Party movies as eye candy in a swim suit? (He didn't talk much about it after he became a respected coach. )

He was a jewel of a coach and a good man. He loved all of his proteges with a passion and did his best with each and every one.

 

[Jeanie19]

Did you know that in his younger days as a buff athlete in his own right he appeared in a couple of teen-age Beach Party movies as eye candy in a swim suit? (He didn't talk much about it after he became a respected coach. )

He was a jewel of a coach and a good man. He loved all of his proteges with a passion and did his best with each and every one.

Do you know which beach movies?

 

[Bluediamonds09]

TSL comes out of hiding to report about a great coach's passing. Frank was definitely a legend in the sport. RIP.

 

[Mathman]

Do you know which beach movies?

I could never find out. It was mentioned in an interview once, but I got the idea that this was an "achievement" that Mr. Carroll did not want to be known for.

I think it was just cameo roles strolling by in the background.

 

[demarinis5]

Sorry to hear this sad news. Frank was a dedicated and successful coach to many. He will take his place in skating history as one of the greats. Rest In Peace.