Former Chicago Blackhawks player Kyle Calder has passed away at the age of 47.

The news of his death was shared via Instagram by his daughter, Madison, late Monday night.

While the exact cause of Calder’s death remains undisclosed, the Los Angeles Jr. Kings, the team he was coaching, mentioned that he had been battling a “brief illness.”

“Words cannot express how incredibly fortunate I was to have you as my father,” Madison expressed in her heartfelt post.

“I never imagined this day would come. There will always be a void in my heart, but also a special place just for you. The lessons you taught me, the strength you showed me, and the person you inspired me to become every day—I will carry all of that with me.”

‘Thank you for being my biggest fan through every stage of my life. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. I would give anything for one more conversation, one more hug, one more ‘I love you,’ or to hear your voice one more time. 

Former NHL star Kyle Calder has died at the age of 47 after battling and undisclosed illness

Calder played most of his career with the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings

‘I love you more than anything in the world to the moon and back infinitely. Save me a spot on the ice, Dad.’

The NHL Alumni Association released a statement, saying in part, ‘Today, we mourn not only a respected former NHL player but a cherished teammate, friend, and member of our hockey brotherhood. 

‘Kyle embodied the values that make our alumni family so special: his loyalty, toughness, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to those around him. He was tough as nails on the ice, a fierce competitor who never backed down, yet behind that grit was a teddy bear heart. 

‘Kyle cared deeply for his teammates, friends, and everyone fortunate enough to know him. He was a protector, a loyal friend, and someone who always put others before himself.’

Calder, an Alberta native, played in the NHL from 1999 to 2010.

After playing junior hockey in Kamloops and Regina, the Blackhawks picked him in the fifth round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.

Across six seasons in Chicago, Calder put up 85 goals and 210 points across 359 games. 

He also made his first appearance in the playoffs with the Blackhawks in the 2002 Stanley Cup Playoffs, scoring two goals as Chicago lost in five games to the St. Louis Blues.

Calder was drafted by Chicago and spent six seasons with the Blackhawks

Later in his career, he would spend time with the Philadelphia Flyers and Anaheim Ducks

‘The Chicago Blackhawks mourn the loss of Kyle Calder and extend our deepest condolences to Kyle’s family during this extremely difficult and tragic time,’ read a statement from Blackhawks CEO Danny Wirtz.

‘Kyle approached life with the same passion, intensity and incredible dedication that defined his play… While Kyle’s time with us was far too short, I’m comforted in knowing his legacy will live on for many years to come.’

Calder played in Sweden during the 2004-05 lockout season and returned to Chicago to play one last year with them – scoring a career-best 26 goals and 59 points.

The Blackhawks traded him to the Philadelphia Flyers in August 2006 for Michal Handzus. Later in that 2006-07 season, Calder was traded back to Chicago – who then immediately flipped him to the Detroit Red Wings.

In Detroit, Calder would make his last playoff appearance – playing in 13 games before the Red Wings were eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks.

Calder played two seasons with the Los Angeles Kings from 2007-2009. His final games came with the Ducks in the 2009-10 season.

Calder also played multiple times for Team Canada and won the 2003 World Championships

In total, Calder amassed 590 regular season games, scored 114 goals and 294 points.

Internationally, Calder was on the 1999 Canadian World Junior team that won silver after losing to Russia in overtime.

As an adult, he was on Team Canada for the 2003 IIHF World Championships – scoring one goal and an assist as his country won gold.

He also represented Canada at the 2006 World Championships, finishing fourth.

The political director for Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic socialist running for mayor in Washington, has publicly advocated for the release and pardon of the accused, Luigi Mangione. This stance was made known on her Threads account.

Since Mangione’s arrest, he has garnered considerable backing, including over $1.5 million in donations aimed at bolstering his robust legal defense team.

Makia Green, who identifies as George’s political director, expressed her views in a post on the app in May. Following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, she urged for the suspected perpetrator, Mangione, to be freed.

In the days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s assassination, she called for his suspected killer Mangione to be released.

Makia Green, left, called for the release of suspected CEO assassin Luigi Mangione days after his arrest in the murder of Brian Thompson. (@workitkiki/Threads)

“Comment when you see this,” she wrote. “#FreeLuigi and pardon the youth!”

Her video garnered no replies. The New York Post unearthed it earlier.

In another video, she also complained about UnitedHealthcare, claiming she was a customer and that the insurer had assigned her a primary care physician she couldn’t find.

Most plans allow customers to pick their own PCP.

Left: Luigi Mangione appears at an evidence suppression hearing at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City, U.S., May 18, 2026. Right: Maki Green in a June 1 selfie wearing a Janeese Lewis George for mayor campaign pin (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/Pool, @workitkiki/Threads)

Her Instagram bio includes a link to an Act Blue fundraiser for the Lewis George campaign, but her profile itself was private when viewed Tuesday.

Lewis George’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, is shown in an undated portrait provided by UnitedHealth. He was shot and killed on his way to an investor conference in New York City in what prosecutors described as a politically motivated assassination. (AP Photo/UnitedHealth Group via AP)

In 2020, the candidate ran for the city council, vowing to “cut police” in her ward. She’s also called for “free abortion care,” packing the Supreme Court and removing Justice Clarence Thomas.

Her positions have garnered her comparisons to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a fellow Democratic socialist who was recently embroiled in a Mangione-related scandal of his own after a group of outspoken supporters obtained city-granted press passes.

He later said they should not have been able to get them.

Lena Weissbrot, a Luigi Mangione supporter and credentialed independent journalist, is pictured outside Manhattan Criminal Court on May 18, 2026. (Molly Crane-Newman/Getty Images)

Mamdani, however, does not appear on the section of her campaign site touting endorsements from fellow politicians, unions and other groups.

Mangione is accused of stalking Thompson and shooting him in the back outside a Manhattan Hilton hotel, then fleeing to Altoona, Pennsylvania, where he was arrested while eating a McDonald’s breakfast.

Luigi Mangione shouts as officers restrain him while arriving for his extradition hearing at Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pa., on Dec. 10, 2024. Mangione was charged in the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. (David Dee Delgado for News Media)

The accused assassin was due in a New York court Tuesday morning in connection with the case, but his hearing was postponed by a day due to a mix-up.

He is expected to go to trial on Sept. 8 on state charges, which carry a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted.

A separate federal trial is slated to kick off early next year.

Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

In a shocking incident in Jersey City, five women sustained burns following an alleged sulfuric acid attack by two individuals on a moped, as reported by officials.

The attack unfolded on Monday night on Wilkinson Avenue when the suspects drove by and flung the corrosive liquid at the women, according to statements from Mayor James Solomon and local news outlets.

Investigators suspect that this brutal assault was a targeted act, potentially connected to a previous altercation.

Following the attack, the women were quickly transported to nearby hospitals. They suffered from burns and skin irritation but fortunately, their injuries are not life-threatening, according to WABC. The victims’ identities have not been released.

All five women are currently in stable condition.

“My thoughts are with those hurt in this horrific attack, and I want our communities to know that violence like this has absolutely no place on our streets,” Solomon said in a statement on Facebook.

“I have directed JCPD to use its full resources on the investigation, and to ensure that our officers work around the clock to find those responsible and bring them to justice.”

No arrests have been made.

The investigation is ongoing.

During the Group of Seven summit on Tuesday, Donald Trump criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the high number of casualties in Lebanon.

As he engaged in bilateral discussions with Qatar’s delegation, which included Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the President voiced his concerns over Israel’s prolonged military actions in Lebanon.

“Israel has been in conflict with Hezbollah for too long, resulting in excessive loss of life,” Trump remarked while addressing reporters. “They should have completed their objectives more swiftly.”

He further commented, “It’s not necessary to demolish an entire apartment building while targeting individuals. Those buildings house many people, and not all of them are associated with Hezbollah.”

According to Lebanon’s health ministry, Israeli actions have led to at least 3,783 fatalities and injured 11,699 individuals in Lebanon from March 2 to June 14. The ministry’s reports do not differentiate between civilian and military casualties.

Trump also aired his anger with Bibi over the Israeli PM’s decision to bomb Beirut just two hours before the memorandum of understanding was to be signed by the US and Iran on Sunday. 

‘Bibi has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon,’ Trump said. ‘I’m not happy with the way Israel has handled themselves with Lebanon, and with Hezbollah.’

Trump also noted that he has told Israeli officials that Syria should ‘take care’ of the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah. 

President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Bibi and Israel, claiming they have killed ‘too many’ people in Lebanon and taken ‘too long’ with their operation

Trump’s harsh words for Bibi came as he was meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

People make their way through the rubble of a destroyed building as residents displaced by the fighting return to Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on June 15, 2026

‘You don’t have to knock down an apartment house every time you’re looking for somebody,’ Trump said. ‘There are a lot of people in those apartment houses and they’re not all Hezbollah’

‘I suggested to Israel to let Syria take care of Hezbollah,’ the President said. ‘If Israel can’t do the job without killing everyone else, he’ll do the job, Syria will do the job.’ 

Trump has had a warm relationship with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa since the leader took power in early 2025. 

The two leaders have met at least three times during Trump’s second term and also had multiple phone calls. 

The US President described him as a ‘young, attractive guy,’ and a ‘fighter.’ 

Trump’s high praise comes despite al-Sharaa once being on the FBI most wanted list for his connections to Al-Qaeda and terrorism. 

The President also doubled down on his recent claim that Israel would have been destroyed by Iran. 

‘Without the US, there would be no Israel. Without me, there would be no Israel because no other President was willing to do what I did.’

Israel is not a member of the G7, nor was it invited to join the delegation. 

‘Bibi has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon,’ Trump said. ‘I’m not happy with the way Israel has handled themselves with Lebanon, and with Hezbollah’

Trump and the Emir of Qatar laugh during their press availability

President Donald Trump meets with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon earlier this month

Israeli army soldiers patrol along the northern road near Moshav Margaliot in the Upper Galilee bordering Lebanon on June 9, 2026

Lebanese army deploys in the area as Lebanese residents return to their homes following the agreement reached between the U.S. and Iran in Froun district of Nabatieh, Lebanon on June 15, 2026

However, other Gulf partners who are not officially members of the G7, including Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, were invited to attend the summit. 

Trump, Vance, and Iranian officials signed the MOU on Sunday to begin a 60-day negotiation period to hash out specifics on how to end the Iran war, a senior administration official told the Daily Mail on Monday. 

The senior official did not mention whether Israel had signed onto the agreement, but they did note that under the MOU Israel will be allowed to respond to Lebanese attacks without violating the agreement. 

DECATUR, Ala. — Authorities are currently investigating a shooting that took place Monday afternoon at a Lowe’s store, involving deputies from Morgan and Lawrence counties.

The incident unfolded at the Lowe’s on Beltline Road, where the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office was aiding the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office in the search for a wanted individual. The situation escalated, resulting in a shooting involving law enforcement officers.

The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office reported that one of its deputies was injured during the incident. Fortunately, the deputy has been released from the hospital, while the suspect remains in stable condition as of Tuesday morning.

“As is standard procedure in any officer-involved shooting, an external agency has been called upon to conduct the investigation,” stated the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.

Initially, Decatur Police were tasked with the investigation. However, due to a Decatur Police Department officer’s involvement in securing the scene post-incident, the Limestone County Sheriff’s Office has now taken over the investigation to ensure impartiality.

A DPD Spokesperson confirmed that Decatur officers responded to the shooting. The department said that no Decatur officers were involved in the shooting.

Last week, a woman from South Carolina mysteriously disappeared after being spotted leaving a Planet Fitness gym and heading towards a wooded area, sparking a search by local authorities.

Elena Katherine Moore, aged 39, was last observed on Thursday evening in Lexington, a town just west of Columbia. According to the Lexington Police Department, she has not been seen since her departure from the gym.

Moore was recorded signing in at the Planet Fitness around 6:40 p.m. She was subsequently seen walking away from the gym towards a wooded area situated behind a nearby Lowe’s Home Improvement store. Her absence was noted, and she was officially reported missing the following day.

As a personal trainer, Moore’s unexpected disappearance is considered highly unusual, as emphasized by the police in a statement to ABC News. Her career and lifestyle choices make her sudden vanishing all the more alarming to those who know her.

Authorities continue to investigate Moore’s disappearance, reviewing her last known activities and whereabouts in hopes of finding any leads that could shed light on her mysterious vanishing.