Mike Bossy HAS NOT passed away
Update: According to the latest tweet the information provided was incorrect
Today Mike Bossy passed away at the age of 65. Bossy had a courageous battle with lung cancer that he unfortunately lost today. Bossy had announced he'd been diagnosed with lung cancer in October.
Update: The original tweet confirming Bossy's passing from Spittin' Chiclets has been deleted.
Bossy had been sent home in palitative care so he could be around his family in his final moments.
Bossy is one of the best players of all-time. He scored 1126 points in just 752 career games. Bossy's storied career included for Stanley Cups, a Conn Smythe, a Calder Trophy and the Lady Byng on 3 different occasions.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Bossy Family, his friends and New York Islanders fans.