Sarah Palin is asking for support as her longtime boyfriend, former NHL star Ron Duguay, continues his difficult battle with stage IV colon cancer. The 62-year-old former Alaska governor shared a touching photo on Instagram on Sunday, October 18, showing herself holding Duguay’s hand as he lay in a hospital bed. “Prayers for Ron Duguay so appreciated,” Palin wrote. She also shared an inspirational quote alongside another image of herself looking at the 69-year-old former hockey player, offering a glimpse of the emotional journey they are facing together. Duguay was diagnosed with colon cancer in December 2024. He played 12 seasons in the NHL, most notably with the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings. The couple, who have been together since 2022, have continued to support each other despite living in different states. Palin lives in Alaska, while Duguay has been receiving treatment at City of Hope in Southern California. Duguay’s daughter, Shay Thomas, previously praised Palin for standing by her father throughout his illness. She revealed that Palin had even stayed with him in the hospital for five days following a major surgery. Earlier this month, Thomas also asked people to keep her father in their thoughts and prayers after expressing concern about his condition. The family has not shared a detailed update on his current medical status, but Palin’s latest post shows how much support means during an uncertain time. Sometimes, simply holding someone’s hand can say more than words ever could. What message of encouragement would you send to Ron and his family right now? \#SarahPalin #RonDuguay #CelebrityNews #HealthUpdate #NHL - @dailyai.uk