Ron Duguays daughters heart is broken as fans mourn Rangers icons death

Former Ranger Ron Duguay died following his battle with colon cancer Thursday.The 69-year-old’s family and the NHL world quickly celebrated his life across social media.“Our hearts are broken.

We love you forever, Dad,” Duguay’s daughter, Shay Thomas, posted on Instagram.“I love you so much, Dad.My heart is broken, but I know Jesus has you now.

Until I see you again️,” she added in an Instagram story of her holding her dad’s hand.Thomas has been with her father throughout his diagnosis, which happened in 2024, and provided fans and followers with updates throughout the years.Most recently, Thomas asked for “all the prayers we can get” as things seemed to take a turn for the worse.“I wasn’t planning on posting anything.

but I believe in the power of prayer, and right now, we need all the prayers we can get.And I know so many love him so much.

Please keep our dad in your prayers.@noah_duguay @amberstavros” Thomas wrote in an Instagram post.Sarah Palin, Duguay’s girlfriend since 2022, also recently asked for prayers before his death.The former Alaska governor posted for her boyfriend across her social media accounts 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 wrote on her Instagram story.

Hockey fans all over also took to social media to honor the Ranger of eight seasons.“Omg we Loved you Ron .

Im so sick to my stomach and so sad.RIP RonYou were a great man!” a fan wrote on X and included a young fan posing with Duguay.

“This one sucks.Rest easy @RonDuguay10 you were a wonderful person, player, father, husband.

Heaven gained a real one.Rest in power Ron!,” a second fan chimed in.Ron Dugay while being a great hockey player was even a better man.

He never pushed aside his fans and often befriended them,” another fan posted.“A smile that lit up rooms.

He’s been my inspiration since I was diagnosed w cancer.I pray today for h...