Stan Mikita Death
Stan passed away on August 7, 2018 at the age of 78 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When did Stan Mikita die?
August 7, 2018How old was Stan Mikita when died?
78Where did Stan Mikita die? What was the location of death?
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Stan Mikita Birthday and Date of Death
Stan Mikita was born on May 13, 1940 and died on August 7, 2018. Stan was 78 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: May 13, 1940
Date of Death: August 7, 2018
Age at Death: 78
Stan Mikita - Biography
Stanislav "Stan" Mikita (born Stanislav Guoth; May 20, 1940), is a Slovak-born Canadian retired professional ice hockey player for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League, generally regarded as the best centre of the 1960s.
Mikita was born in Sokolče, Slovak Republic, as Stanislav Guoth and raised in a small farming community there until late 1948, but moved to St. Catharines, Ontario, as a young boy. He was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Anna and Joe Mikita, who gave him their surname.
On May 24, 2011, Mikita was diagnosed with oral cancer and began external beam radiation therapy. On January 30, 2015, the Chicago Tribune released this statement from his wife: "Stan has been diagnosed with suspected Lewy body dementia, a progressive disease, and was under the care of compassionate and understanding care givers". In June, it was revealed that due to his illness, he had no memory of his former life and was being cared for by his wife Jill.
