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Worcester State men’s hockey player Armit dies at 23 following battle with metastatic melanoma, ‘his spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him’ – College Hockey

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Worcester State men's hockey player Armit dies at 23 following battle with metastatic melanoma, 'his spirit left a lasting impression on all who knew him' - College Hockey

EVAN ARMIT Worcester State hockey player Evan Armit has passed away following a battle with metastatic melanoma. Armit died on Aug. 24, 2025, at the age of 23. “Evan was an incredible student-athlete and beloved teammate. He will be greatly missed by our entire campus community,” said Worcester State athletic director Michael Mudd in a … Read more

Former Maple Leafs forward Mark Kirton dies at 67 after fight with ALS

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Former Maple Leafs forward Mark Kirton dies at 67 after fight with ALS

Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mark Kirton died at 67 after fighting ALS, the team announced Sunday. Kirton was diagnosed with ALS in 2018 and was prominent in his battle against the neurogenerative disease, known to some as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He founded ALS Actions Canada with PALS in 2020, an initiative designed to find … Read more

Scout who discovered Cristiano Ronaldo and Figo dies as Portuguese icon sends emotional tribute

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Aurelio da Silva Pereira, the legendary scout responsible for identifying Cristiano Ronaldo’s talent in his early years, has sadly passed away. Pereira first spotted Ronaldo while he was playing for Nacional in Madeira. At just 12 years old, Ronaldo was brought to Sporting by Pereira, where he quickly rose through the ranks before earning a … Read more