Ron Duguay, charismatic New York Rangers star who finished NHL career with Kings, dies at 69

TRENDINGLendeborg shades LukaCanes' murky ACC futureReese, Dream win Game 3Ant spoils Giannis' Heat debutWorld Series previewStory byStory byRon Duguay, charismatic New York Rangers star who finished NHL career with Kings, dies at 69Ron Duguay plays for the New York Rangers alumni team on Dec. 31, 2011, in Philadelphia. On Thursday, the Rangers announced that Duguay died at 69. (Tom Mihalek / Associated Press)Chuck SchilkenThu, October 22, 2026 at 9:17 PM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesSarah Palin pays tribute to boyfriend Ron Duguay after his deathSarah Palin mourns boyfriend Ron Duguay after the former New York Rangers star died of cancer at 69.NEWSWEEKSarah Palin Mourns Death Of Former NHL Player Boyfriend Ron DuguayShe's mourning his loss on Thursday.The SpunEx-Ranger, MSG broadcaster Ron Duguay dies at 69 amid cancer battleFormer Ranger and MSG broadcaster Ron Duguay has died. He was 69. Duguay’s death was announced by his longtime girlfriend and former vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. “It’s with a shattered heart, but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now. He fought so hard. Love never ends,” she posted on social media Thursday. Duguay had been battling colon cancer. He collapsed in his family ...NY Daily NewsAdvertisementAdvertisementRon Duguay Cause of Death: How Did Fan Favorite Rangers Star Die at 69?New York Rangers star Ron Duguay, one of the NHL's most colorful personalities in the '70s and '80s, has died at age 69. What was the cause? The post Ron Duguay Cause of Death: How Did Fan Favorite Rangers Star Die at 69? appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRon Duguay’s daughter’s ‘heart is broken’ as fans mourn Rangers icon’s deathThe 69-year-old's family and the NHL world quickly celebrated his life across social media.NY Post SportsSarah Palin asks for prayers for Rangers legend Ron Duguay as she shares bedside photo at hospitalSarah Palin is asking for support for boyfriend Ron Duguay as he battles Stage 4 colon cancer, which has spread to his liver.NY Post SportsRon Duguay, the Ranger Who Became a New York Icon, Has Passed Away at 69The former NHL forward and Manhattan sensation lost his battle with colon cancer on Thursday.HockeyFeedNHL Alumni Association Issues Statement Following Ron Duguay’s PassingFormer Rangers center Ron Duguay passed away. The NHL Alumni Association issued a statement, extending its condolences to Duguay's family. The post NHL Alumni Association Issues Statement Following Ron Duguay’s Passing appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRon Duguay, iconic Rangers forward, dead at 69 after cancer battleRon Duguay, a 12-year NHL veteran most famous for his paparazzi-and-celebrity-filled time as a Ranger, died on Thursday after a battle with colon cancer, according to his girlfriend Sarah Palin.NY Post SportsNHL Star and Sarah Palin’s Boyfriend Ronald Duguay Dead at 69 Following Cancer BattleFormer NHL star Ronald Duguay has died after a long battle with cancer. “It’s with a shattered heart, but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now. He fought so hard. Love never ends,” Duguay’s girlfriend, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, shared via Instagram on Thursday, October 22. In a joint post with Duguay’s […]First for SportsBeloved NHL Star Ron Duguay Has Died at 69He passed away on Thursday.The SpunRon Duguay, former Rangers player and broadcaster, dies at age 69Ron Duguay, a fan favorite as a player with the New York Rangers in the 1970s and 1980s, and later […]Forever BlueshirtsRemembering The Life And Legacy Of Rangers Star Ron DuguayThe 12-year NHL star has passed away after a long battle with cancer.The Hockey NewsThe Hockey World Mourns The Loss Of Ron DuguayThe saddest of news:The Hockey News - New York RangersRon Duguay, part of the 1980s Detroit Red Wings revival, dies at 69Ron Duguay played for Detroit Red Wings from 1983-86 and spent 8 seasons with New York Rangers (1977-83, 1986-88). He died on Thursday, Oct. 22.Detroit Free PressLooking back on late Rangers legend Ron Duguay’s wild night in Gene Simmons’ bed with CherRon Duguay was legendary on the New York social scene. In 2019, on the New York Post's Rangers podcast, "Up In The Blue Seats," Duguay told the story of the night he ran into Cher at Studio 54.NY Post SportsRangers drawing championship motivation from Knicks’ long-awaited titleSeven Rangers players were at the Garden on Tuesday, taking in the scene as the Knicks received rings and raised a banner for their championship.NY Post SportsRangers See What Championship Success Means To New York Through KnicksAs the New York Knicks raised their championship banner on Tuesday night, some members of the New York Rangers were at Madison Square Garden to witness the historic moment.The Hockey News - New York RangersRangers Linked To $23.75M Veteran GoalieThe New York Rangers were thrust into an extremely uncomfortable situation in the early goings-on of the 2026-27 NHL campaign with the loss of franchise goaltender Igor Shesterkin for the remainder of the season.Shesterkin was hurt earlier this month during a contest against the divisional rival Washington Capitals while scrambling to get back into the […] The post Rangers Linked To $23.75M Veteran Goalie appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYRangers Daily: Durzi fits right in; Larkin adds Devils to trade listSure, they play different positions so a direct comparison is not exactly apples to apples, as they say. But New […]Forever Blueshirts