Overview

• In an Instagram post he disclosed enduring a severe depression for two years before seeking professional help.
• He shared five personal facts about his life, including moving alone to Germany at 14 to pursue his dance career.
• Vinokurov described showing weakness as a form of strength and credited therapy for his turnaround.
• His former partner Simone Thomalla responded with heart emojis and fans lauded his honesty about mental health.
• A professional on RTL’s Let's Dance since 2019, he and Thomalla exited the 18th season due to her knee injury.