John Carrell

John Carrell (January 25, 1947 – September 20, 1989), later known as John Aubrey, was an American ice dancer and ballet dancer. With partner Lorna Dyer, he was the 1967 U.S. national champion. They were the 1967 World silver medalists and 1965–66 World bronze medalists. John was adopted by James and Helen (Baldwin) Carrell, and grew up in Seattle. His father James Carrell was a professor of speech and hearing at the University of Washington, and mother Helen (Baldwin) Carrell was a speech therapist for the Seattle public schools. After retiring from competitive skating, John graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in political science. He spent some time coaching, but decided to reinvent himself as a ballet dancer. From 1973 to 1980, he was known as John Aubrey, a member of the National Ballet of Canada. In 1989 he died of complications resulting from AIDS.

John Carrell
Full name	John Carrell
Other names	John Aubrey
Born	(1947-01-25)January 25, 1947
Died	September 20, 1989
Hometown	Seattle
Figure skating career
Country	United States
Partner	Lorna Dyer
Coach	Jean Westwood
Skating club	Broadmoor SC
Medal record Figure skating Ice dancing Representing the United States World Championships 1967 Vienna Ice dancing 1966 Davos Ice dancing 1965 Colorado Springs Ice dancing North American Championships 1967 Montreal Ice dancing 1965 Rochester Ice dancing

Results

(with Lorna Dyer)

Event	1963	1964	1965	1966	1967
World Championships	8th	5th	3rd	3rd	2nd
North American Championships			1st		1st
U.S. Championships	3rd	3rd	2nd	2nd	1st