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Dimitri Diatchenko Obituary
April 11, 1968 - April 21, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that we write our beloved brother, Dimitri Diatchenko passed away on April 21, 2020. He was born in Oakland, CA on April 11, 1968. Martial artist, musician, actor, and voice over, Dimitri attended both Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, and Florida State University in Tallahassee. Graduating with his Masters of Music degree, he later relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting.
Dimitri's first love was the classical guitar. As a soloist, he released four guitar CDs: SixString 2000; Acoustic Journey; Pasión, Fuego y Romanza; Songs I Know by Heart. Dimitri performed as a master classical guitarist and was the 2003 Instrumental and Acting Grand Champion of the World.
Beginning at age 7, Dimitri had a love for martial arts. He developed into an accomplished martial artist, with black belts in Tae Kwon Do and Kenpo Karate. He went on to compete in the heavyweight class, winning several national championships.
Dimitri guest starred on several television series during his time including, Son's of Anarchy, Alias, Criminal Minds, Texas Walker Ranger, How I Met Your Mother, and many more. His most well-known roles to date are in the films Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Get Smart, Company of Heroes, Chernobyl Diaries, and They're Watching.
Dimitri is survived by his father, Nikolai Diatchenko, siblings Noela Taylor (Ray), Sofia Walker (Bryon), Athena Christoforakis, Dino Christoforakis (Ashley), Aunt Svetlana Blynn (Edgar), nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends. Dimitri is predeceased by his angel mother, Georgette Hope Christoforakis (2007) and step-father, Konstantinos Christoforakis (2018).
Family will be gathering for a celebration of life for Dimitri on Sunday, May 24, 2020(weather permitting), at 6pm EST. Given the current restrictions on gatherings, we welcome all his friends to join us as we stream live from Dimitri's Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to, his sister, Athena's nonprofit, www.lovethyneighborinternational.org so she can do something positive in his name!
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Sheri
May 15, 2024
How is it possible that 4 years have passed? I miss you.... We miss you!
May 24, 2020
Someone so special will not be forgotten. May the wonderful times remain in your hearts.
Susie Morris
May 23, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. He a breathe of sunshine in school. RIP.
Sheri
May 22, 2020
Dimitri was an awesome person with a great sense of humor. He loved his family and he loved his friends. He never backed down from anything...... Stayed strong in his beliefs. He will be missed and he will NEVER be forgotten. Fly high my friend. Still just so hard to believe! RIP Dimitri .
Viveca Williams Glover
May 22, 2020
Praying for Athena and her family during this difficult time. May his memory and time on this earth be remembered and bring comfort to all who knew him.
Jake Bates
May 22, 2020
Very sorry for your loss. I did now know him well but I knew him and enjoyed our interactions. He was a very talented man and I am glad to have met him.
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