Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov dies at 39

Russian ballet star Vladimir Shklyarov has died at the age of 39. The Mariinsky Theater in St. Petersburg, Russia share a statement about his death on their website. “This is a huge loss not only for the theatre’s staff, but for all of today’s ballet art. Our condolences to the artist’s family, loved ones, friends and all the numerous admirers of his work and talent,” it read in part.