Olympic Triple Champion Albert Azaryan's Daughter Dies from COVID-19; Wife Passed Away Four Days Earlier

Today, Olympic triple champion and world-renowned gymnast Albert Azaryan's daughter, Zhanna Azaryan-Sargsyan, has passed away. This was reported by the Facebook page of School No. 19 named after Nikol Aghbalyan, where the 64-year-old Zhanna Azaryan-Sargsyan had worked.

Her death was caused by the coronavirus, compounded by accompanying health issues. It is noteworthy that four days ago, Albert Azaryan's wife, Elizaveta Azaryan, also passed away. She was buried yesterday, on October 7.

The Nikol Aghbalyan School has issued a condolence statement that reads, “Our lively, knowledgeable, and student-loving teacher was beloved among students for her engaging and unforgettable lessons. Colleagues also cannot imagine their daily school life without dear Zhanna. We express our deepest condolences to the family, relatives, and loved ones of Zhanna Albertovna for this great loss. She still had much to say and do. In the hearts of the many generations she educated and her colleagues, Zhanna will always be remembered as a good friend, a good person, a good citizen, and an excellent teacher. May she rest in peace, our beloved Zhanna.”