# Sarah Palin mourns boyfriend Ron Duguay after colon cancer death aged 69

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/sarah-palin-endured-heartbreak-at-boyfriend-ron-duguays-bedside-in-hospital-for-months-before-his-tragic-death-aged-just-69/
- Published: 2026-10-22T15:00:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T15:17:38+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16230327/sarah-palin-boyfriend-ron-duguay-dies-colon-cancer-heartbreak.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Art, Culture, Health, Medicine, World

## Key points

- Ron Duguay has died aged 69 after colon cancer.
- Sarah Palin supported him throughout his illness.
- His cancer had spread to his liver.

## Summary

Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin says her boyfriend, former NHL player Ron Duguay, has died aged 69 after a battle with colon cancer. She said she was heartbroken but found peace in her belief that he was with Jesus, and had been by his side during his illness.

Duguay was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in December 2024, which later spread to his liver. The couple began dating in 2022; Duguay publicly thanked Palin for supporting him in hospital, while his daughter Shay Thomas also joined him for appointments and treatment. Palin was previously married to Todd Palin for 31 years.

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