The Chicago Blackhawks organization suffered a terrible loss today, as legendary forward Stan Mikita died at the age of 78. The Blackhawks released a statement on Mikita’s passing less than an hour ago.
First, from the family of Mikita:
“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.”
From Blackhawks owner Rocky Wirtz:
“There are no words to describe our sadness over Stan’s passing.