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Rick Rypien Found Dead In His Home
by Paul on 08/15/11 at 11:10 PM ET
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via James Mirtle tweet,
Police confirm former Vancouver Canucks tough guy Rick Rypien has been found dead in his Alberta home. More to come.
added 9:35pm, via Rick’s cousin Angela Rypien tweet,
R.I.P Rick Rypien, I love you so much and will miss you more than anything!
added 9:43pm, from James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail,
Former Vancouver Canucks tough guy Rick Rypien was found dead by a family member on Monday in Crowsnest Pass, Alta.
Rypien, who signed with the Winnipeg Jets in July, had missed most of last season because of a leave of absence from the Canucks for personal issues.
Local RCMP told The Globe and Mail on Monday night that the death was not suspicious.
added 11:00pm, Vancouver, B.C. - The Vancouver Canucks issued the following statement today in regards to the passing of Rick Rypien:
“It is with tremendous sadness that the Vancouver Canucks confirm the passing of Rick Rypien. Rick has been a beloved member of the Canucks family for the past six years. Rick was a great teammate and friend to our players, coaches and staff. We send our deepest condolences to the Rypien family at this most difficult time.
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Wow…so sorry to hear, RIP Rick :(
Posted by KelseyAnn from we have an NHL team here?, Arizona on 08/15/11 at 11:30 PM ET
It’s always sad when someone dies so young. RIP Rick.
Posted by Forlorn in VA on 08/15/11 at 11:43 PM ET
Much too young to die. Rest in Peace Rick Rypien.
Posted by Lindas1st from New England on 08/16/11 at 12:03 AM ET
very sad. all the best to his family.
Posted by Chet from twitter: thegansen on 08/16/11 at 12:05 AM ET
Thoughts to his family and friends, always bad to see someone go at such a young age.
Posted by Guilherme from Brazsil on 08/16/11 at 12:24 AM ET
Much love and respect to the rypien family. Can’t say im surprised, as he had his demons, but he was a great person, a player I personally met once at the airport who expressed actual happiness from being greeted by a fan. Sad to see him go.
Posted by Luongo-is-my-hero on 08/16/11 at 12:27 AM ET
We’ve already gotten enough news like this over this summer. Lets hope its the last. Rest well Rick.
Posted by bezukov from the kids are alright. on 08/16/11 at 01:58 AM ET
well Just like Jani Lane of Warrant fame If you can’t get control of the Demons that are destroying you & your life, chances of a long healthy life is slim & none
Posted by Evilpens on 08/16/11 at 10:06 AM ET
So late but my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rypien.
Posted by SYF from the Flood on 08/16/11 at 01:52 PM ET
This is heartbreaking, he was a fierce competitor, always someone your afraid was going to get a hold of one of your guys on the ice and take him for a ride. Rest in peace, and my condolences to his family and friends.
Posted by jayskate from Newfoundland, Canada on 08/16/11 at 02:47 PM ET
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OH GOD !!!!!!!!!!! Not another one ! God rest His Troubled soul & prayers to his friends & Family
Posted by Evilpens on 08/15/11 at 11:16 PM ET