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Roxana Moise, Exatlon Romania Contestant and Former Handball Pro, Dies at 39

Her family confirmed the news, withholding a formal cause of death after reports of a recent brain tumour battle.

Overview

  • Her death was announced by family on December 3, with no cause of death specified in the statement.
  • Recent coverage noted she had been battling a brain tumour for months and often wore a turban to cover her short hair.
  • Former coach Nicoleta Lazar told Fanatik that Moise was very sick yet remained optimistic, recalling a final conversation about three months ago.
  • Moise played handball for Olchim Râmnicu Vâlcea until a 2012 knee injury ended her career, then worked as a referee, Kangoo Jumps instructor, school sports teacher, and opened a women-only fitness center.
  • She gained wider recognition on Exatlon Romania as a member of the Warriors team that finished fifth, and she is survived by three children as tributes pour in.