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Hockey Legend Ron Duguay Dies at 69, Girlfriend Sarah Palin Confirms
Sarah Palin and the New York Rangers remembered the former All-Star, whose career included nearly 1,000 NHL games and two stints with the team.
- 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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Former NHL player Ron Duguay has died at the age of 69. His girlfriend Sarah Palin, 62, is among those mourning. "Love never ends," she writes.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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Former Rangers star Ron Duguay dead at 69 after cancer battle, girlfriend Sarah Palin announces - NEW YORK TIMES POST
Former New York Rangers star Ron Duguay has died at age 69 after a bout with cancer. Duguay’s girlfriend, former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, announced the news on social media Thursday. “It’s with a shattered heart, but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now. He fought so hard. Love never ends,” Palin [...]
Sarah Palin had left politics behind – and found love in NHL star Ron Duguay. Then came cancer. Now the hockey legend has passed away from the effects of the disease. "He fought so hard. Love never ends," Palin writes.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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