Gordie Howe, Hockey Hall of Famer, Dead at 88

Jun 10, 2016, 03:38 PM

Hall of Famer Gordie Howe has died at the age of 88, his son Marty Howe confirmed to CNN Sports.

Howe suffered a serious stroke and nearly died in October 2014, but he underwent stem cell treatment last summer and improved so much he was able to attend a Detroit Red Wings game this March, just before his 88th birthday.

Known as “Mr.