U.S. figure skating icon Dick Button, who won consecutive Olympic gold medals on the ice before he became the voice of the sport on television, died Thursday, U.S.

Two-time Olympic figure skating champion Dick Button, died on January 30 at 95 in North Salem, New York. News of his death was confirmed by his daughter, Emily Button, to The Washington Post.

NEW YORK -- Dick Button was more than the most accomplished men’s figure skater in history. He was one of his sport’s greatest innovators and promoters. Button, winner of two Olympic gold medals and five consecutive world championships, died Thursday, said his son, Edward, who did not provide a cause. He was 95.