Alexander Ovechkin’s father, who fought with oncology, died 15.02.2023, 18:45

The 2018 Stanley Cup winner was very worried about his father’s life. When the athlete learned about his serious illness, he urgently flew from the United States to Russia. Ovechkin left his wife and sons in the States and temporarily left the Washington Capitals team. However, the miracle did not happen. Alexander said his father died.

“Today my father died… Thank you all for your support, but I ask you to be understanding and not disturb my family at such a difficult time for us! Thank you,” Ovechkin asked. The 37-year-old attacker published several photos from different years, where Mikhail Viktorovich was captured in good health, surrounded by relatives.

On January 10, Ovechkin Sr. was transferred to the oncology institute. Hearts. The father of the famous hockey player was given a serious diagnosis by doctors. The pensioner had an exacerbation of a chronic disease – a dissecting aneurysm. Then, as a result of a thorough examination, Mikhail Viktorovich was diagnosed with a malignant formation of the sigmoid colon and was transferred to a specialized hospital.

Colon cancer most often forms in this part of the body. According to experts, older men are most susceptible to pathology. A prerequisite for the diagnosis is malnutrition, low physical activity.

In 2014, Mikhail Viktorovich suffered a heart attack during the Olympic Games in Sochi. Doctors managed to bring him back to life. However, the consequences of the heart attack made themselves felt. When the former Dynamo Moscow footballer was at the Institute. Herzen, was suspected of dissecting the aorta, which could have been fatal. So he was rushed to the hospital. Botkin, located nearby, where specialized specialists were located. The fears were not confirmed at the time, so Mikhail Viktorovich continued to be treated by oncologists, MK reports.

Alexander’s mother-in-law, actress Vera Glagoleva, also struggled with oncology for a long time. For more than ten years she lived with a terrible diagnosis: stomach cancer. The director kept it a secret. A month before her death, she arranged a spectacular wedding for her youngest daughter, Anastasia Shubská. Oncology affects many organs. Vera Vitalievna died on August 16, 2017.