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Rick Jeanneret obituary

Author

Mia Horton

Published Feb 09, 2026

The Buffalo Sabres have confirmed that Rick Jeanneret, a legend of NHL broadcasting, passed away on August 17, 2023, following a courageous struggle with various organ failures. With his distinctive voice, he covered the team’s activities for more than 50 years.

On July 23, just a few weeks before his sad death, Jeanneret turned 81. After he battled heroically for several years against multiple organ failures, the Sabres issued a statement acknowledging his departure.

The organization issued a somber statement, “After a two-year fight with various organ failures, we grieve the passing of Rick Jeanneret, beloved husband, father, grandpa, and brother, as well as a Hall of Fame commentator for the Buffalo Sabres. On August 17, 2023, Rick died away as his loved ones were by his side.

Rick Jeanneret obituary

The funeral arrangements for Rick Jeanneret will be made public by his family. At the appropriate time, the deceased’s family and close friends will release details about the obituary, funeral, and life celebration. We’ll make every effort to keep you informed of their development.

Our sincere condolences go out to the deceased’s friends and family, who have been finding it difficult to deal with the loss of such a wise and kind man.