The man considered Canada’s ultimate hockey dad has died.
Walter Gretzky was 82.
His son, the Great One, announced his father’s passing late last night in a post on Twitter.
— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) March 5, 2021
In the online tribute, Wayne says his father “truly was the Great One and the proudest Canadian we know”.
Walter Gretzky battled Parkinson’s and other health issues in recent years.
