Former NHL All-Star Duguay dies at 69 after cancer battle
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 3:37 PM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Ron Duguay, a former NHL All-Star, has died at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer. Duguay played nearly 1,000 games in the NHL from the late 1970s through the 1980s, contributing to teams including the New York Rangers and the Los Angeles Kings. His passing marks a significant loss for the hockey community, reflecting on a career that spanned over a decade in professional hockey. Tributes and remembrances from fans and former teammates are expected in the coming days.
- •Ron Duguay was 69 years old at the time of his death.
- •He played nearly 1,000 NHL games during his career.
- •Duguay was known for his time with the New York Rangers and other teams.
- •He passed away after a battle with cancer.
- •Tributes are anticipated from the hockey community.
- 3:44 PMESPN NHL — Former NHL All-Star Duguay dies at 69 after bout with cancer
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Ron Duguay, popular ex-New York Rangers player, dies at 69
"Ron Duguay, a popular New York Rangers player during late 1970s, died at 69 after a battle with colon cancer. He was the boyfriend of Sarah Palin.
"Ron Duguay, who played nearly 1,000 games in the NHL from the late 1970s through the '80s, has died of cancer. He was 69.
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External links- ESPN NHLOct 22, 2026, 3:44 PMFormer NHL All-Star Duguay dies at 69 after bout with cancer
Ron Duguay, who played nearly 1,000 games in the NHL from the late 1970s through the '80s, has died of cancer. He was 69.
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 3:20 PMRon Duguay, popular ex-New York Rangers player, dies at 69
Ron Duguay, a popular New York Rangers player during late 1970s, died at 69 after a battle with colon cancer. He was the boyfriend of Sarah Palin.
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