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Known as CanadaB次元官网网址檚 hockey dad, Walter Gretzky died Thursday at age 82 after battling ParkinsonB次元官网网址檚 disease and other health issues in recent years.

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Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral service limited to family but crowds gathered outside the church located in the city located about 100 kilometres west of Toronto.

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Tributes poured in for the elder Gretzky after his death was announced by Wayne late Thursday on social media.

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