Philadelphia Flyers legend and two-time Stanley Cup champion Bernie Parent has died, the team announced Sunday. He was 80.
The Flyers provided no additional details about Parent’s death.
Former Flyers teammate Joe Watson said Parent died overnight in his sleep, AP reports.
“The Philadelphia Flyers and Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Bernie Parent, a true legend, one of the most famous and beloved players, and most popular figures in the history of the organization and city of Philadelphia,” the team said in a statement .
“Anyone who had the pleasure of being around Bernie always walked away with a smile. He will be dearly missed. We offer our condolences to his beloved wife, Gini, and the entire Parent family,” the statement continued.