Lil Wayne Pays Tribute to Barry Melrose After NHL Icon's Death At Age 70, 'May You Rest Peacefully'

Rapper Lil Wayne paid his respects Thursday to former NHL player, coach and analyst Barry Melrose following his death at the age of 70.

In a post on X, Wayne called Melrose a "legend," and noted that the longtime ESPN personality's passing moved him to tears:

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Melrose's wife, Cindy, informed ESPN NHL announcer Steve Levy on Wednesday that Melrose had died, three years after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.