sad news: MacLeod, the ex-lion athlete, passed away at the age of 38
Karly MacLeod, the wife of the late Canadian ice hockey player Wade MacLeod, announced the passing of her husband on an Instagram post earlier this week. Wade MacLeod, who was 38, died surrounded by family after a long battle with a recurring brain tumor.
The funeral for Karly MacLeod was held on a specific day in the following week at a specified location. Friends and family gathered to celebrate the life of the vibrant hockey player, with attendees asked to wear bright colors to reflect his lively personality. A public visitation was held prior to the funeral for friends and fans to pay their respects.
MacLeod's former team, the Hessians, announced a tribute game in his honour. The tribute game was scheduled for a specific date and was to be played against a team selected by MacLeod's family. The tribute game aimed to honour MacLeod's contributions to the sport and to raise funds for a memorial fund established in his name to support brain tumor research.
During the 2017/2018 season, MacLeod played 49 games for the Hessians, scoring 49 points. In November 2024, MacLeod underwent surgery to partially remove his brain tumor.
The memorial fund's details, including how to donate, were provided in the Instagram post announcing MacLeod's passing. The post also provided details about the funeral service and the tribute game.
The announcement of MacLeod's passing was made on a specific day, with the Instagram post providing a heartfelt tribute to the late hockey player. MacLeod's wife, through the Instagram post, also announced the date of his funeral.
MacLeod had been battling a recurring brain tumor since 2013. Despite the challenges he faced, MacLeod remained a positive and inspiring figure, using his platform to raise awareness about brain tumors and to support those affected by the disease.
MacLeod's passing has left a void in the hockey community, but his legacy will live on through the tribute game and the memorial fund established in his name. May he rest in peace, and may his memory continue to inspire those who knew and loved him.
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