New Brunswickers remember hockey legend Guy Lafleur | CBC News
New Brunswickers remember legendary No. 10 for the Montreal Canadiens for his on-ice magic and off-ice generosity.
www.cbc.caI don’t have access to live news feeds right now. Here’s a quick summary of the most recent widely reported information about Guy Lafleur up to my last update:
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Guy Lafleur, a Canadiens icon and Hockey Hall of Famer, passed away in April 2022 at age 70 after battling lung cancer, following prior heart surgery in 2019. This has been the central event reported by major outlets and Hockey Canada.[3][4][6][8]
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In the years leading up to his passing, Lafleur had been the subject of significant media attention around his health battles, including quadruple bypass surgery in 2019 and subsequent lung cancer diagnoses in 2019 and 2020, with public appearances limited due to health concerns.[2][4][5][3]
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After his passing, tributes and remembrances appeared across Canadian outlets and hockey organizations, highlighting his impact on the Canadiens, Quebec hockey culture, and the sport’s history.[6][8]
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