Former hockey player Lyndon Byers has passed away: details of his personal life and death
7 july 2025 в 16:13
The shocking death of Lyndon Byers plunged the hockey world into shock when his wife announced the news in July 2025. Lyndon was known for his previous career in the National Hockey League and his life after the NHL, when he became a radio host, but little was known about his personal life or health until his death at the age of 61.
Below you will learn more about Lyndon’s wife, their family, his home life, and much more.
Lyndon is best known for his long career with the Boston Bruins, followed by the San Jose Sharks. He earned a reputation as one of the toughest players in the NHL in the 1980s and 1990s.
After retiring from professional hockey in the 1990s, Lyndon joined the Hill Man Morning Show program on the local Boston radio station WAAF. Lyndon was a radio host for over two decades before leaving the show in 2019.
Lyndon was married to his wife Annie Byers, although little was known about their marriage. The couple usually kept their family life away from the public eye, but it was Annie who announced the death of her late husband.
«It's Annie, LB’s wife. With deep regret, I must announce that LB passed away yesterday morning», - Annie wrote in a Facebook post in July 2025. «Will and I are still trying to come to terms with this news and ask you to give us space to do so privately. Please know (or as LB would say, 'don't be stupid') that we understand how much people loved and cared for him and considered him a friend. Keep LB in your memory, remember his smile, and know how much he cared for all of you. More information about the memorial service will be provided in the coming days».
Yes, Lyndon shared his son Will with Annie.
The exact cause of Lyndon’s death is still unknown at the time of publication.
As his death seemed unexpected, it is unclear what happened to Lyndon in his final days. According to the Boston Herald, Lyndon had undisclosed health problems
Below you will learn more about Lyndon’s wife, their family, his home life, and much more.
Lyndon is best known for his long career with the Boston Bruins, followed by the San Jose Sharks. He earned a reputation as one of the toughest players in the NHL in the 1980s and 1990s.
After retiring from professional hockey in the 1990s, Lyndon joined the Hill Man Morning Show program on the local Boston radio station WAAF. Lyndon was a radio host for over two decades before leaving the show in 2019.
Lyndon was married to his wife Annie Byers, although little was known about their marriage. The couple usually kept their family life away from the public eye, but it was Annie who announced the death of her late husband.
«It's Annie, LB’s wife. With deep regret, I must announce that LB passed away yesterday morning», - Annie wrote in a Facebook post in July 2025. «Will and I are still trying to come to terms with this news and ask you to give us space to do so privately. Please know (or as LB would say, 'don't be stupid') that we understand how much people loved and cared for him and considered him a friend. Keep LB in your memory, remember his smile, and know how much he cared for all of you. More information about the memorial service will be provided in the coming days».
Yes, Lyndon shared his son Will with Annie.
The exact cause of Lyndon’s death is still unknown at the time of publication.
As his death seemed unexpected, it is unclear what happened to Lyndon in his final days. According to the Boston Herald, Lyndon had undisclosed health problems
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