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Elena Mukhina Death Facts: Age, Cause of Death, Birthday, Date of Death Tragedy!

Elena Mukhina died at age 46, not too shabby. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding gymnast Elena Mukhina's death.

Biography - A Short Wiki

Gymnastics prodigy who tragically broke her neck while practicing a dangerous move, just two weeks before the Olympics, and shortly after her 20th birthday.

She was raised by her grandmother, Anna Ivanova, because her parents died when she was very young.

How did Elena Mukhina die?

Elena Mukhina's death was caused by tetraplegia.

Information about the death of Elena Mukhina
Cause of deathTetraplegia
Age of death46 years
ProfessionGymnast
BirthdayJune 1, 1960
Death dateDecember 22, 2006
Place of deathN/A
Place of burialN/A