Today's cancer diagnosis is heartbreaking. Duguay told Page Six the disease "sucks the life out of you" and is "so freaking costly." A guy who spent his career helping others now finds himself asking for help. The GoFundMe covers travel, holistic care, and experimental treatments. A Rangers legend fighting his toughest opponent yet.
In 2022, Duguay made headlines again when he dated former Alaska governor Sarah Palin during her defamation trial against the New York Times. The relationship brought him back into tabloid territory — fitting for a guy who never shied from the spotlight.
Post-retirement, Duguay coached in the minors for four seasons and became a hockey analyst, appearing on MSG Network and NHL Network. He stayed visible in New York sports media circles and remained a beloved figure among Rangers fans who remembered the glory days.
The Journeyman Phase: After New York, Duguay bounced around — Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings. He played 12 NHL seasons total (1977-1989), finishing with 274 goals and 346 assists for 620 points in 864 games. Respectable numbers, but his Rangers years defined him.
Off-ice, Duguay lived like a rock star. He dated celebrities, appeared in fashion spreads, and became synonymous with NYC nightlife. He even dated Farrah Fawcett and later Cher. The Rangers eventually traded him to Detroit in 1983, partly because management felt he was too distracted by the celebrity lifestyle.
The Peak Years (1977-1983): Duguay played center and right wing for the Rangers, posting his best season in 1981-82 with 40 goals and 76 points. He was part of the Rangers' 1979 playoff run to the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to Montreal. His style wasn't just hockey — it was showmanship.
Born July 6, 1957 in Sudbury, Ontario, Duguay became a cultural icon in late-70s New York. The Rangers drafted him 13th overall in 1977, and he exploded onto Broadway with his speed, scoring touch, and that signature long blond hair that made him a tabloid fixture.
Ron Duguay, the flashy Rangers center with flowing hair and movie-star looks, is battling Stage 4 colon cancer at age 68. Per Page Six today, he's been fighting for over a year, losing his appendix and gallbladder — and his family launched a GoFundMe to cover mounting treatment costs.
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Today's cancer diagnosis is heartbreaking. Duguay told Page Six the disease "sucks the life out of you" and is "so freaking costly." A guy who spent his career helping others now finds himself asking for help. The GoFundMe covers travel, holistic care, and experimental treatments. A Rangers legend fighting his toughest opponent yet.
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In 2022, Duguay made headlines again when he dated former Alaska governor Sarah Palin during her defamation trial against the New York Times. The relationship brought him back into tabloid territory — fitting for a guy who never shied from the spotlight.
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Post-retirement, Duguay coached in the minors for four seasons and became a hockey analyst, appearing on MSG Network and NHL Network. He stayed visible in New York sports media circles and remained a beloved figure among Rangers fans who remembered the glory days.
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The Journeyman Phase: After New York, Duguay bounced around — Detroit Red Wings, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Los Angeles Kings. He played 12 NHL seasons total (1977-1989), finishing with 274 goals and 346 assists for 620 points in 864 games. Respectable numbers, but his Rangers years defined him.
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Off-ice, Duguay lived like a rock star. He dated celebrities, appeared in fashion spreads, and became synonymous with NYC nightlife. He even dated Farrah Fawcett and later Cher. The Rangers eventually traded him to Detroit in 1983, partly because management felt he was too distracted by the celebrity lifestyle.
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The Peak Years (1977-1983): Duguay played center and right wing for the Rangers, posting his best season in 1981-82 with 40 goals and 76 points. He was part of the Rangers' 1979 playoff run to the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to Montreal. His style wasn't just hockey — it was showmanship.
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Born July 6, 1957 in Sudbury, Ontario, Duguay became a cultural icon in late-70s New York. The Rangers drafted him 13th overall in 1977, and he exploded onto Broadway with his speed, scoring touch, and that signature long blond hair that made him a tabloid fixture.
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Ron Duguay, the flashy Rangers center with flowing hair and movie-star looks, is battling Stage 4 colon cancer at age 68. Per Page Six today, he's been fighting for over a year, losing his appendix and gallbladder — and his family launched a GoFundMe to cover mounting treatment costs.