Former NHL All-Star Ron Duguay dies at 69 after bout with cancer
Sarah Palin and Duguay’s daughter announced his death after a hard-fought cancer battle, and the Rangers called him one of franchise history’s most popular players.
- Former New York Rangers star Ron Duguay died Thursday at 69 following a battle with stage 4 colon cancer. A team spokesperson confirmed Duguay's family informed the Rangers of his passing.
- Selected 13th in the 1977 draft, Duguay played nearly 1,000 games in the NHL across his career. The Rangers called him "one of the most popular players in franchise history," with his signature skating style captivating the Garden Faithful.
- Sarah Palin, former Alaska Governor and his partner of four years, shared news of his death on social media, writing, "It's with a shattered heart but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now." She said he died after a "hard fought" battle.
- Duguay's daughter, Shay Thomas, confirmed his death Thursday. Days before, Palin had shared an image holding his hand in the hospital, asking followers for prayers as his condition worsened.
- The hockey community continues to mourn the player whose death joins celebrity losses reported throughout 2026. Palin indicated a celebration of Duguay's life would be announced later.
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Ex-NHL Star Ron Duguay, Boyfriend of Sarah Palin, Dies
Ron Duguay, a formation NHL star and the boyfriend of Sarah Palin, has died at age 69 from cancer. "He thought so hard," Palin wrote on Instagram, adding that a memorial will be announced later. Duguay had stage 4 colon cancer, which had spread to his liver, reports People. The...
Sarah Palin announced that her partner and former NHL star Ron Duguay has lost his battle with cancer. The 69-year-old was diagnosed with colon cancer a little over a year ago and went public with it in February.
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Former NHL player Ron Duguay passed away on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. He was 69. Duguay was previously diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. “It’s with a shattered heart, but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now. He fought so hard. Love never ends,” Palin wrote. It’s with a shattered heart, but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now. He fought so hard. Love never ends❤️@RonDuguay10 pic.twitter.com/NJ5jWk6EEs — Sara…
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