Actor Dimitri Diatchenko was found dead in his Daytona Beach, Florida home, on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Diatchenko’s family had not heard from him for a few days so they contacted his local police department for a wellness check. Reports state that Diatchenko passed away sometime in the late hours of Monday night to the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Authorities and family are waiting for the coroner’s report to discover the cause of death. However, Diatchenko’s brother is fairly certain it is not COVID-19 related. His family is shocked by the 52-year-old’s death. He was in relatively fair health and there were no signs of foul play.
Birth and Early Years
He was born on April 11, 1968, in Alameda County, California. The actor went to Newton North High School located in Massachusetts. After graduating, he attended Stetson University in Deland, Florida. Diatchenko was there on a music scholarship and majored in classical guitar.
Upon completing the Bachelor’s program there, he transferred to Florida State University, which is located in Tallahassee. There, he continued to get his Master’s in music and acting. His first experience acting was when he played the lead, Dillard Nations, in the play “Firefox.” From 1990 to 1996, he continued to work on Florida-based projects, “Third on a Match,” “Used Cars,” and “Goiter Boy,” to name a few.
Career and Awards
After graduating in 1996, he landed a role as a Navy Seal in the movie “G.I. Jane,” which starred Demi Moore. After this big break in his acting career, he moved to Los Angeles. He continued playing his guitar throughout his acting career. He composed and played songs for a few of the movies he played in.
Not only was Diatchenko a talented actor and guitarist, but he also had a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Kenpo Karate. He started martial arts at the age of 7. In the 1990s he was a national champion heavyweight competitor. He won several medals in full contact fighting: The U.S. Olympic Festival, the 1991 World Invitational, and the WTF National Championship.
Also, he won medals during guitar competitions: The Wurlitzer National Music Competition and The World Championship of Performing Arts are a couple.
He also won many tough man competitions.
He is survived by his four younger siblings, Noela, Sofia, Athena, and his brother Dino. May he rest in peace.
By Sheena Robertson
Sources:
IMDB: Dimitri Diatchenko
Daily Star: Dimitri Diatchenko dead: Chernobyl Diaries star dies aged 52
Metro: Chernobyl Diaries star Dimitri Diatchenko ‘dies aged 52’
MSN: Dimitri Diatchenko, ‘Chernobyl Diaries’ Actor, Dies at 52
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