{"id":518,"date":"2026-10-22T20:02:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the47th.report\/?p=518"},"modified":"2026-10-22T20:07:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:07:52","slug":"just-in-heartbreak-strikes-sarah-palin-as-she-shares-a-painful-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the47th.report\/?p=518","title":{"rendered":"JUST IN: Heartbreak Strikes Sarah Palin as She Shares a Painful Update"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sarah Palin has shared the kind of personal announcement no one ever wants to make.<\/p>\n<p>The former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee posted a deeply emotional message Thursday after losing the man who had been by her side for years.<\/p>\n<p>Ron Duguay, Palin\u2019s longtime partner and one of the most recognizable New York Rangers players of his era, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.<\/p>\n<p>Palin\u2019s message was brief, raw and grounded in the Christian faith that has long been central to her public life. She described herself as heartbroken while taking comfort in her belief that Duguay is now with Jesus.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">It\u2019s with a shattered heart, but also deep peace knowing Ron is with Jesus now. He fought so hard. Love never ends&#x2764;&#xfe0f;<br \/>\n@RonDuguay10 https:\/\/t.co\/NJ5jWk6EEs<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sarah Palin (@SarahPalinUSA) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SarahPalinUSA\/status\/2113257137027821664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 22, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This was not a sudden story for those who had been following Duguay\u2019s health. His family disclosed earlier this year that he was fighting stage IV colon cancer, and the public had seen increasingly serious updates in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Just days ago, Palin asked supporters to pray for him as he remained under care. That plea now carries an entirely different weight.<\/p>\n<p>Us Weekly reported earlier this month that Duguay\u2019s daughter, Shay Thomas, had asked the public for prayers while sharing a hospital photo of her father. She said the family needed all the prayers it could get as his cancer fight appeared to take a grave turn.<\/p>\n<p>The family had previously explained that Duguay was facing stage IV colon cancer and that he had collapsed at home after becoming severely dehydrated and struggling to eat. Doctors also found internal bleeding and an ulcer after the fall left him with facial injuries and several missing teeth.<\/p>\n<p>Thomas later said some of his medical numbers had improved, even though he still had a long road ahead. She described a father who kept smiling, cracking jokes and holding onto a positive outlook while his body endured the cancer and the treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The Associated Press reported that Duguay\u2019s family informed the New York Rangers of his death. The team then issued an official tribute to one of the most popular players in franchise history.<\/p>\n<p>The Rangers remembered the flowing hair and unmistakable skating style that made Duguay a Madison Square Garden favorite, but they also emphasized the skill, toughness and charisma that won over New Yorkers. Duguay entered the NHL as the Rangers\u2019 13th overall pick in the 1977 draft and became a point-per-game All-Star during the 1981-82 season.<\/p>\n<p>His career later took him to Detroit, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles before he returned for another run in New York. He finished his playing years with 673 points across the regular season and playoffs, then stayed connected to hockey through coaching, broadcasting and alumni events.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The New York Rangers organization mourns the loss of Ron Duguay, one of the most popular players in franchise history. Ron&#8217;s signature skating style &#8211; with his hair flowing as he moved down the ice &#8211; captivated The Garden Faithful, and his skill, tenacity, and charisma earned him the admiration of all New Yorkers. We join the hockey community in sending our condolences to Ron&#8217;s friends, family, and loved ones during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 New York Rangers (@NYRangers) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NYRangers\/status\/2113267406441263615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 22, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The NHL Alumni Association remembered Duguay as a cherished member of the hockey family whose legacy reached far beyond the game.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today, the NHL Alumni family mourns the loss of Ron Duguay, a cherished member of our hockey family whose legacy reaches far beyond the game he loved so dearly.<\/p>\n<p>Ron lived life with an extraordinary passion, an infectious smile, and a heart that was truly larger than life.<\/p>\n<p>Above all else, his deepest and most sincere love was for his family. They were his greatest pride, his greatest joy, and always closest to his heart.<\/p>\n<p>His dedication and passion for the game of hockey were unwavering. Hockey was more than a sport to Ron; it was a part of who he was, a lifelong love that he carried with pride and shared so generously with others.<\/p>\n<p>But perhaps what made Ron most special was his humanity. His genuine compassion, kindness, and willingness to help others always extended far beyond himself. He cared deeply, gave generously of his heart, and had a remarkable way of making everyone around him feel valued and appreciated.<\/p>\n<p>Ron greeted each day with the biggest smile, an incredible zest for life, and a positive outlook that shone through everything he saw, everything he did, and every life he touched.<\/p>\n<p>He will be remembered not only for the player he was, but for the extraordinary person he was.<\/p>\n<p>His warmth, his laughter, his kindness, and his beautiful spirit will forever remain in the hearts of his family, friends, teammates, and the entire NHL Alumni community.<\/p>\n<p>Our deepest love and heartfelt condolences go out to Ron\u2019s family and all those fortunate enough to have known and loved him.<\/p>\n<p>Rest in peace, Ron. Your smile, your heart, and your love for life will never be forgotten. &#x2764;&#xfe0f;&#x1f3d2;<\/p>\n<p>Forever a part of our NHL Alumni family.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NHL Alumni (@NHLAlumni) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NHLAlumni\/status\/2113274189205377218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 22, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Duguay was selected 13th overall by the Rangers in the 1977 NHL draft. He spent the first six seasons of his professional career in New York, returned for a second stint later in the 1980s and became an All-Star during the 1981-82 season.<\/p>\n<p>According to his career record at Hockey Reference, Duguay also played for the Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins and Los Angeles Kings. Across his NHL career, he became known as both a productive forward and one of hockey\u2019s most magnetic personalities.<\/p>\n<p>For Palin and the people closest to him, the hockey record now gives way to something much more personal. They have lost a partner, father, grandfather and friend after a long fight the family lived day by day.<\/p>\n<p>Palin and Duguay began dating in 2022 and maintained their relationship across the enormous distance between Alaska and Florida. During his illness, she repeatedly traveled to support him and his family, including during hospital stays and treatment.<\/p>\n<p>That is what makes her final line so painful and so powerful: the love remains even after a life ends.<\/p>\n<p>Please keep Sarah Palin, Ron Duguay\u2019s children, his grandchildren and everyone who loved him in your prayers.<\/p>\n<p>Rest in peace, Ron.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sarah Palin has shared the kind of personal announcement no one ever wants to make. The former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee posted a deeply emotional message Thursday after losing the man who had been by her side for years. 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