Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita has passed away at the age of 78.


The Mikita Family released this statement on Tuesday Afternoon:

With great sorrow, the Mikita family announces that Stan passed away on Tuesday August 7, 2018 at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his loving family whom he fiercely loved. Details of planned services will be released when they become available. We respectfully ask for privacy at this time

The Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz also released this official statement on the passing of Mikita:

There are no words to describe our sadness over Stan's passing. He meant so much to the Chicago Blackhawks, to the game of hockey, and to all of Chicago. He left an imprint that will forever be etched in the hearts of fans - past, present and future. Stan made everyone he touched a better person. My wife Marilyn and I, joined by the entire Wirtz family, extend our prayers and thoughts to Jill and the Mikita family. 'Stosh' will be deeply missed, but never, ever forgotten.

RIP Stan Mikita!

 

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