According to TASS, citing the press service of the administration of North Ossetia, the famous wrestler died in a hospital in Moscow, where he was treated.

Andiev is the champion of the Olympic Games of 1976 and 1980 in the weight category over 100 kg. He also has four gold and one silver world championships, as well as three gold medals at the European Championships.

Earlier it became known that the champion of the Olympic Games in Moscow, Yuri Vardanyan, died in the 63rd year of his life.