HAMILTON - General manager Ted Goveia of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats has died.

The Ticats confirmed Goveia's death Friday. He was 55.

In a release, the Ticats said they were "deeply saddened" and would honour Goveia's impact on Canadian football during Friday evening’s "Team Ted" game against the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

"Ted was a highly respected leader, colleague, and friend whose passion and commitment for Canadian football left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His dedication to the game and to the Tiger-Cats family will never be forgotten," the team said in a statement.

The native of Burlington, Ont., who was in his first season as Hamilton's GM, disclosed in June that he'd been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer."

Although there was no

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