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Renowned broadcaster Rodger Brulotte has passed away at the age of 79, following a brief battle with cancer. A cherished figure in radio and television, Brulotte was best known as the voice of the Montreal Expos baseball team. After undergoing surgery last September to remove a cancerous tumor from his back, the disease unfortunately resurfaced in recent months. Baseball Québec’s general manager, Maxime Lamarche, confirmed the sad news, reflecting: “Rodger had a very big heart, and he used it selflessly in service of others. His generosity touched generations of players, coaches, and volunteers. We will remember him as a unifying and deeply humane man.”
Pierre Karl Péladeau, president and CEO of Québecor, also honored Brulotte’s memory, stating: “Rodger’s authenticity and kindness made him a beloved figure in the hearts of Quebecers. He brought passion to his work and a rare ability to connect with people. Rodger helped shape the Journal de Montréal’s identity. He was — and always will be — one of its most iconic voices.”
“It was a privilege to be able to count on him during all these years — as a respected columnist for the Journal, a gifted broadcaster on TVA Sports, and above all a friend,” Péladeau added.
He further expressed, “On behalf of everyone at Quebecor, I extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Pascale Vallée and to all his loved ones and colleagues. He will be profoundly missed.”
Quebec Premier François Legault also paid homage to Brulotte on social media, recalling him as a “kind man” and reminiscing on the joy of watching baseball games together.
He continued: “I already miss his ‘Good evening, it is gone!’ A line that will forever be etched in our collective memory.
“Always present at philanthropic events with his ‘Tour partout’ column, he was also very involved with young people at the Foundation for Educational Encouragement.
“I still treasure a baseball he gave me for my birthday. My condolences to his wife Pascale, his family, and his dear friend Michel Bergeron,” he concluded.
Montreal-born Rodger becan his working life as a scout for the Montreal Expos in 1969 but moved into braodcasting in 1984 when he was hired by radio station CKAC to serve as colour commentator.
He went on to enjoy a four decade career in radio and television as well writing columns for the Journal de Montréal over the years.