Guy Lafleur dead at 70: Montreal Canadiens legend passes away as family says ‘you are done suffering’

MONTREAL Canadiens star Guy Lafleur has passed away at 70 as his family pays tribute to the hockey legend.

The Hall of Famer died from lung cancer on Friday, per the Montreal Gazette.

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Lafleur's sister, Lise, paid tribute to her brother on Facebook, writing: "Guy I love you, you are done suffering we will miss you greatly…."

The hockey legend suffered from health issues in the latter stages of his life.

In September 2019, he underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery, followed by lung surgery two months later.

Then, in October 2020, he endured a recurrence of lung cancer.

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For decades, Lafleur - nicknamed The Flower - scored with ease at all levels of hockey and grew into the role of one of the game's flashiest superstars.

He was the first player in NHL history to score 50 goals in six consecutive seasons and 50 goals and 100 points in six consecutive seasons.

Between 1971 and 1991, Lafleur played right wing for the Montreal Canadiens, New York Rangers and Quebec Nordiques in an NHL career spanning 17 seasons.

He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1988 after a career that included five Stanley Cup titles and winning the Hart Trophy twice as the NHL MVP.

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In 2017 Lafleur was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players in history.

TRIBUTES FOR GUY

The hockey legend's death rocked social media Friday, with many well-known celebrities paying their tributes.

WWE Hall of Famer The Iron Sheik tweeted: "GUY LAFLEUR I LOVE YOU FOREVER. I COME TO THE MONTREAL MANY TIME I MEET YOU LOVED THE SPORTS. I NEVER FORGET YOU. GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER."

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Georges Laraque - a former NHL player, turned Canadian politician - said: "Once again, the hockey world lost a giant, our idol Guy Lafleur.
My deepest condolences to all those affected.

"Quebec is in mourning. Guy was an exceptional man, generous and very close to his fans. Quebec is in mourning."

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