Ron Duguay’s daughter shares heartbreaking photo amid former Rangers star’s cancer battle

Shay Thomas asks for prayers as her ex-New York Rangers star father continues his fight against Stage 4 colon cancer

Toronto Sun

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:43 PM

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Ron Duguay's daughter Shay Thomas shared a bedside hospital photo requesting prayers as he battles Stage 4 colon cancer.
Duguay was diagnosed with colon cancer in December 2024, and the disease has since spread to his liver.
A family GoFundMe campaign has raised over $167,000 to assist with the former NHL star's medical and living expenses.

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Shay Thomas, the daughter of former New York Rangers forward Ron Duguay, has requested prayers from fans while sharing a bedside hospital photo as her father battles Stage 4 colon cancer. Duguay, 69, was originally diagnosed in December 2024, and the cancer has since spread to his liver.

The health update follows a previous hospitalization in July when Duguay collapsed at home due to dehydration and liver complications, resulting in facial injuries. A family GoFundMe campaign launched earlier this year to help cover medical expenses has raised more than $167,000 across over 1,100 donations.

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