Ron Duguay, former Rangers star, dies from cancer at age 69
Newsday • • sports
Key Points:
- Ron Duguay, a beloved former New York Rangers player known for his long flowing hair and charismatic presence, died at age 69 after battling colon cancer.
- Duguay was a key figure in the Rangers' 1979 Stanley Cup Finals run and was widely admired for his skill, tenacity, and distinctive skating style without a helmet.
- He played 12 NHL seasons from 1977 to 1989 with four teams, scoring 274 goals and 346 assists in 860 games, and was known for both his talent and vibrant lifestyle in Manhattan.
- After retiring, Duguay coached minor league hockey, worked as a TV analyst, and served as a Rangers ambassador, maintaining strong ties to the hockey community.
- He is survived by his children from two marriages, and his girlfriend since 2022, Sarah Palin, expressed deep sorrow at his passing.
