P119 CEEFAX 119 Fri 15 Apr 21:22/10 )|l4|l4|, 1/4 -n2n1 -/.%/.)/, HOME FORMER SKATING CHAMPION DIES AT 44 Former Olympic and world champion ice skater John Curry has died at age 44 from an Aids-related illness at his home in Stratford-upon-Avon. His agent said Mr Curry suffered a heart attack. Mr Curry was diagnosed as having HIV in 1987. Hj returned home in 1991 from the US after bjink told hj had full-blown Aids. In 1976, hj swept the board to win every major figure-skating title, including an Olympic gold medal. Home 110 Politics 130 World 160 Next News Politics Flash WeatherP119 CEEFAX 119 Fri 15 Apr 21:25/30 /4 OBITUARY John Curry dies at home, aged 44, from an Aids-related illness: Mr Curry's childhood ambition was to bj a ballet dancer. But discouraged by his father, hj instead turned to ice-skating. He also took regular ballet lessons and his ice performances became increasingly influenced by thi1. Some criticisjd him for being "too balletic" and for his unorthodox, form-jetting costumes. But he proved to bj an inspiration to later generations of skaters. Next News Politics Flash WjathjuP119 CJJFAX 119 Fri 15 Apr 21:14/30 3/4 OBITUARY John Curry dies at home, aged 44, from an Aids-related illness: In his first Ol9mpics in 1972, Mr Curry finished eleventh, but four years later hj proved unbeatable. In one year, hj swept the board to win kvjry major figure-skating title. In rapid succession, hj won the (5 British, European, Olympic and world figure skating championships. (5 He was then awarded an OBI, and afterwards announced his retirement Home 110 Politics 130 World 160 Next News Politics Flash WjathjuP119 CJJFAX 119 Fri 15 Apr 21:17/10 4/4 OBITUARY John Curry dies at home, aged 44, from an Aids-related illness: Mr Curry turned professional after his victorious year in 1976, touring the would with his John Curry Theatre of Skating. He had some success as an actor appearing in Brigadoon on Broadway and A Midsummer Night's Dream at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. He lived in the US for many years, but returned to Britain in 1988, and became National Adviser to the Skbting Association. (upppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppz Home 11p Politics 130 World 160 Next News Politics Flash Weather