Just days after suffering a heart attack, Rene Robert has passed away in his Florida home at the age of 72.
Robert, from Verdun in Quebec, played on the right wing of the famed ‘French Connection’ at the Buffalo Sabres between 1972 and 1979 alongside fellow Quebecois natives Gilbert Perreault and Rick Martin, fully earning their legendary status.
In a statement released by the Sabres, owner Terry Pegula paid tribute to the player who made his name on the ice and continued to achieve greatness after with his work in the community.
“Kim and I were saddened to hear the devastating news of Rene Robert’s passing.