Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur dead at 70
Montreal Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur has died at the age of 70 after a three-year battle with cancer.The five-time Stanley Cup winner experienced health issues in recent years, with his lung cancer returning in Oct. 2020. Before that, the hockey icon underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery in Sept. 2019, followed by lung surgery two months later.Lafleur spent the 1988-89 season with the Rangers after his career in Montreal ended.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Guy Lafleur,” Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said in a statement. “All members of the Canadiens organization are devastated by his passing. Guy Lafleur had an exceptional career and always remained simple, accessible, and close to the Habs and hockey fans in Quebec, Canada and around the world. Throughout his career, he allowed us to experience great moments of collective pride.
“Guy is part of the Canadiens family and the organization will provide all the necessary support to the members of his family and his close circle of friends during this extremely difficult time. On behalf of the Molson family and all members of the Montreal Canadiens organization, I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife Lise and his sons Martin and Mark.”
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