Walter Gretzky has passed away at age 82

RIP to one of the greatest hockey Dads in history. Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Gretzky family.

HockeyFeed

According to multiple online reports Walter Gretzky, father of legendary NHL superstar Wayne Gretkzy, has passed away at age 82.

Walter Gretzky has passed away.
— John Shannon (@JShannonhl) March 5, 2021

Update:

Wayne himself has issued a statement confirming the news:

pic.twitter.com/WoOI3Zlm6M
— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) March 5, 2021

More to come.

Source: Chris Johnston