Wayne Gretzky, Walter Gretzky, passed away Thursday following complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was 82.The funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m.
ET at Brantford, Ont.Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is unlikely that the city will hold a ceremony in his honour. Walter Gretzky, father of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, dies at 82 Tributes poured in throughout Friday after Wayne Gretzky confirmed the news with a social media post.“It’s with deep sadness that Janet and I share the news of the passing of my dad,” said Wayne.“He bravely battled Parkinson’s and other health issues these last few years, but he never let it get him down,” he said.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered his condolences saying, “Walter Gretzky cared.