The passing of Denis Gauthier.

Taking to X, Pat Laprade announced the passing of Denis Gauthier. Laprade wrote:

“Sad news from the world of pro wrestling. Denis Gauthier passed away Sunday night at the age of 83.

After finding success in bodybuilding, Gauthier began his wrestling career with All-Star Wrestling in 1970 and joined Grand Prix Wrestling the following year. He returned to the Rougeau promotion in 1972 and won the tag team championship alongside Raymond Rougeau. Gauthier retired from wrestling in 1976.

In the 1970s, Gauthier married Joanne Rougeau, the sister of Raymond and Jacques. Their son, Denis Jr., went on to play 554 games in the NHL. Three of Gauthier’s grandsons also went on to play professional hockey, including Julien, who played 181 NHL games, and Ethan, who is part of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization.

My sincere condolences to the Gauthier family.”

Sad news from the world of pro wrestling. Denis Gauthier passed away Sunday night at the age of 83.

After finding success in bodybuilding, Gauthier began his wrestling career with All-Star Wrestling in 1970 and joined Grand Prix Wrestling the following year. He returned to the Rougeau promotion in 1972 and won the tag team championship alongside Raymond Rougeau. Gauthier retired from wrestling in 1976.

In the 1970s, Gauthier married Joanne Rougeau, the sister of Raymond and Jacques. Their son, Denis Jr., went on to play 554 games in the NHL. Three of Gauthier’s grandsons also went on to play professional hockey, including Julien, who played 181 NHL games, and Ethan, who is part of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization.

My sincere condolences to the Gauthier family.

— Pat Laprade (@PatLaprade) November 10, 2026