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Former NHL player Ron Duguay died at 69 after a stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis; tributes followed.
Former NHL player Ron Duguay has died at age 69. Sarah Palin and one of Duguay's daughters announced his death on social media, and the New York Rangers issued a statement mourning him.
Duguay was drafted by the Rangers in 1977 and played 12 NHL seasons, recording 340 career points.
Duguay was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. His daughters launched a GoFundMe to help cover cancer-related costs. The campaign was launched while he was receiving treatment.
Duguay and Palin began dating in 2022. Palin later shared a video of herself feeding him in hospital during chemotherapy, offering a personal glimpse into his treatment.
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Duguay's 1977 Rangers draft led to 12 NHL seasons
Duguay was drafted by the New York Rangers in 1977 and went on to play 12 NHL seasons. Over that career he recorded 340 points. The Rangers, the club that drafted him, later issued a statement mourning his death, linking his professional career to the team's public response.
Family and team share public tributes following Duguay's death
Duguay's death was first announced on social media by Sarah Palin and one of his daughters. His daughters had earlier launched a GoFundMe to cover cancer-related costs. Palin had shared a video of herself feeding him during chemotherapy, and the couple had been dating since 2022.