Ex-NHL star and radio host Lyndon Byers dies at 61

Former Boston Bruins hero Lyndon Byers has tragically died at the age of 61, the team has announced.

Byers, who spent the majority of his career with the Bruins and featured in two Stanley Cup finals before going on to become a popular radio personality, passed away on the morning of Friday July 4. Boston did not share a cause of death.

'The Boston Bruins are deeply saddened by the passing of Lyndon Byers,' the NHL franchise said in a statement. 'Lyndon was a fan favorite across his nine seasons in the black & gold, thanks to his rugged, rough-and-tumble style and a key cog on the B's teams that made trips to the Stanley Cup final in 1988 and 1990.

'Following his playing career, Lyndon spent some 25 years as a local radio personality, entertaining scores of New Englanders every day with his quick wit and boisterous voice.'

Byers is survived by his wife Annie and son Will. Annie also shared the news of her husband's hearbreaking death in a post on Facebook.

'It is with deep regret that I have to announce that LB passed away yesterday morning,' she wrote.

'We recognize how many people loved and cared for him and considered him a friend. Keep LB in your memory, remember his smile, and know how much he cared about all of you.'