Ron 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. He was 69.
Former New York Rangers forward Ron Duguay has died at the age of 69 following a battle with colon cancer, his girlfriend Sarah Palin confirmed. Selected 13th overall by New York in the 1977 draft, Duguay spent six seasons with the Rangers and helped lead the franchise to the 1979 Stanley Cup Final.
Over a 12-year NHL career that featured stints with New York, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles, Duguay recorded 274 goals and 346 assists across 864 games. Renowned for his charismatic persona, celebrity connections, and long-running stint as an MSG Network analyst, he remains tied for the Rangers' fastest goal record.
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