This is the kind of news that stops us in our tracks, especially when it involves someone as well-liked as Gilbert Delorme.
On Wednesday morning, the former NHL defenseman dropped the mask during his regular appearance on BPM Sports.
Around 8:30 a.m., in the middle of the morning show, Gilbert took a moment to open up about a reality he had been keeping to himself for several months.
We learned that he recently battled prostate cancer, an announcement that shook the Montreal media world.
We know him for his boundless energy and his outspoken nature, but this time it was the human side speaking, with disarming vulnerability.
This unexpected revelation also explains why some had started to wonder about his general state of health.
Delorme explained that he ultimately decided to speak publicly because several people had been sending him messages.
True to his usual self, he did not want to keep any secrets from his listeners and his longtime fans.
Let’s be honest, it is a harsh reminder that illness does not choose its targets, even among our former warriors of the ice.
The former Montreal Canadiens number 27 went through this ordeal with the discretion we have come to expect from him, but the emotion was palpable on the radio.
Gilbert is a pillar of sports broadcasting here, and seeing him go through such a battle touches us all deeply.
The news immediately created shockwaves, but it also sparked an incredible wave of support.
Gilbert Delorme reveals prostate cancer battle during BPM Sports appearance
We can all agree that delivering such testimony live on air requires a level of courage that goes far beyond what we see during a hockey game.
Gilbert chose transparency to reassure those who were worried, once again proving his great class.
The former defenseman, who played 541 NHL games, shows that he is still capable of taking the hardest hits.
His resilience in the face of this recent diagnosis commands the admiration of his colleagues and Canadiens fans alike.
We raise our helmets to you, Gilbert, and we are very happy to know that you are still in the game with us.
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