Diana Golden Death
Diana passed away on August 25, 2001 at the age of 38.
When did Diana Golden die?
August 25, 2001How old was Diana Golden when died?
38
Diana Golden Birthday and Date of Death
Diana Golden was born on March 20, 1963 and died on August 25, 2001. Diana was 38 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: March 20, 1963
Date of Death: August 25, 2001
Age at Death: 38
Diana Golden - Biography
Diana Golden lost her right leg to cancer at age 12 and then went on to become a world champion disabled skier. During her career, she won ten world champion titles and 19 national titles. She also won the gold medal for disabled skiing at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, Alberta. More than any other disabled athlete, she helped to popularize disabled sporting events. She retired from competitive skiing in 1990, becoming a motivational speaker and a spokeswoman for the right of disabled athletes to be recognized as athletes first. She died of cancer in 2001 at age 38.