Skating champion (Christopher) Bowman, 40, found dead

[kskiska]

Source: LAT



Two-time U.S. figure skating champion Christopher Bowman, known as "Bowman the Showman" for his crowd-pleasing skills and as "Hans Brinker From Hell" for his unruly lifestyle, was found dead at a North Hills motel Thursday afternoon.

Bowman, a Hollywood native who had lived in the Midwest but returned here to coach skating about a year ago, was 40.

Bowman was found shortly after noon inside the Budget Inn in the 9100 block of Sepulveda Boulevard. His death is being investigated as a possible drug overdose, said Lt. Joe Bale of the Los Angeles County Coroner's office. The coroner's office must determine whether his death was accidental or a suicide.

Capable of controlled elegance on the ice and devilish behavior away from the rink, Bowman finished second at the 1989 world championships and third in 1990. He was seventh at the 1988 Olympics and missed a medal by placing fourth in 1992.

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[LostinVA]

1. Very sad

Bad boy of skating who had some talent and just kinda collapsed physically and professionally.

[crim son]

2. I liked him very much.

Sad, very sad.

[guruoo]

3. Very sad, indeed..

IMHO, awsome skater, inability to deal with the fame
cost him at least one Gold

[tilsammans]

4. Sad, indeed

A top talent, yet one with a truly troubled life.

RIP, Christopher.

[ohio2007]

5. Bowman....on ice

The "Hans Brinker From Hell" lived fast, died young

[bdamomma]

6. oh that's too bad, so young.