Ray Shero passes away

[Johnny Tomala]

RIP. Condolences to his family.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Was surprised to hear this. Thoughts going out to his family.

 

[Chainshot]

Sad and seems far too young to be gone already.

 

[QuizGuy66]

 

[Hunter368]

RIP

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Dude brought me some of my favourite hockey memories. I’m kind of stunned. What happened? He wasn’t old.

Apparently Shero had been privately fighting cancer, according to various sources. It makes sense - his father died at a similar age from it.

 

[Turin]

Apparently Shero had been privately fighting cancer, according to various sources. It makes sense - his father died at a similar age from it.

Goddamn cancer.

 

[Zerotonine]

Way too young. Don't see why we shouldn't be all living well into are 80s in today's times and advancements in modern medicine.....

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Way too young. Don't see why we shouldn't be all living well into are 80s in today's times and advancements in modern medicine.....

The majority of people who live healthy lives and make good lifestyle choices will live into our 80s and 90s. Doesn't mean, however, that this will be the case for everyone. Some people are more genetically prone to cancer or have genetic cardiovascular conditions. Millen apparently had cardiovascular problems and Shero's family, it seems, has a history of cancer. The majority of deaths below the age of 70, however, are statistically due to preventable causes (obesity, smoking, drug overdoses, suicides, car accidents).

 

[Greatzsky 99]

R.I.P.

 

[Sevendust]

This feels so sudden, he was a great man. Met him in Helsinki at the 2016 WJC and he let me talk his ear off. RIP

My mom passed at that age 7 years ago, way too young. My kids have no memories of her

Mine too at the same age, last september ... f*** cancer ....

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Mine too at the same age, last september ... f*** cancer ....

Sorry for your loss

 

[66-30-33]

Way too young. Don't see why we shouldn't be all living well into are 80s in today's times and advancements in modern medicine.....

Amen. My hope with AI is a cure for all diseases. My pops is 69 and dieing of cancer, when he's ready he's got a bed at hospice. f*** cancer!

 

[TheReelChuckFletcher]

Amen. My hope with AI is a cure for all diseases. My pops is 69 and dieing of cancer, when he's ready he's got a bed at hospice. f*** cancer!

Early detection is key with cancer. That's my biggest hope that AI can do.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

One of the best trading GMs ever. Wasn't so much about his drafting, but he was an incredible GM.

RIP

 

[Kimota]

Man that is so sad. He always seemed like a good personal guy. And his accomplishments speak for themselves.

RIP

 

[Fig]

So unexpected. RIP.

 

[Xirik]

Aren't these threads usually pinned for awhile?

 

[Zerotonine]

Amen. My hope with AI is a cure for all diseases. My pops is 69 and dieing of cancer, when he's ready he's got a bed at hospice. f*** cancer!

 

[ps241]

Millen 67, Shero 62.

I’m in my 60s also. Not enjoying this right now. But that’s not important.

Condolences to the Shero family on their loss. A great family in pro hockey for decades. I’m sure they are hurting today. RIP Ray.

Hits me on a personal note.

His dad, Fred Shero, coached The Buffalo Bisons in the late 60's, until 1970 -Calder Cup Cup Champs.

They lived in North Tonawanda, and Rejean - Ray, hung out with a couple of my friends.

I never met him, but I remember hearing about him through them as Freddy's son for years after, for obvious reasons.

62 is younger than me, and Fred passed at 65. Both too young.

RIP Rejean "Ray" Shero.
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As a guy in my fifties facing the impact of aging I’ll say hang in there and do what you can to take care of yourself. Eat a healthy diet get some exercise and sleep every night and visit your physician. We can’t run away from our genetics but we can at least prolong the fight.

Can't stress this enough. Go to your doctor, LISTEN to what they tell you and take the appropriate steps. I'm 64 and 10 years ago my doctor told me I was pre-diabetic. Yeah, whatever. Ignored him and 7 years later was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes after losing 40 lbs in about 6 months. Went from 205 to 165 and 34 waist from 38. It scared the shit out of me. I believe I've got it under control, but it will never go away. That's my fault. My public service announcement of sorts.

Sage advice and good to see the reflection here. I am also in my 60’s still working and acting like I am in my 30’s. My dad is 94 and as sharp as a tac and still driving and living on his own so that probably insulates me from reality a bit.

I agree with the opinion of being the CEO of your own health. Check ups are a must. I remember so well as Bryan Murray was dealing with his cancer he became a spokesman for getting your check ups. He talked at length in an interview about how he regretted being that macho hockey guy that was too tough for visits to the Doctor and Bryan articulated very well that if he had only had a check up in the previous 10 years his form of cancer could have been detected. He was on a mission to spread the word in his last days.

I have no idea what Ray passed from but I am very sorry to hear this news. He was an accomplished executive that is gone way too soon. My thoughts go out to his family and loved ones.

RIP Ray.