John Hughes, father of Sarah & Emily has died

[victorskid]

He was a hockey star at Cornell University: https://www.ithacajournal.com/story...ell-hockey-great-john-hughes-dies/5611596002/

 

[skateboy]

He was a hockey star at Cornell University: https://www.ithacajournal.com/story...ell-hockey-great-john-hughes-dies/5611596002/

Oh, I'm so sorry. My thoughts and condolences go out to the Hughes family.

 

[attyfan]

Condolences to the family.

 

[missing]

Philip Hersh tweeted this earlier today:

Deepest sympathies to the Hughes family on the passing of John Hughes, who captained an undefeated Cornell hockey team, then become a lawyer, husband to the indomitable Amy Hughes and dad to six terrific kids, including Olympic figure skaters Sarah (gold 02) and Emily (7th in 06)

 

[Maximillian]

Very sad, he seemed like a nice man, devoted to his family.

 

[Frau Muller]

Oh, I am so sorry the hear this. He was so sweet in tv appearances & interviews. May he Rest In Peace.

 

[Garden Kitty]

How sad. Only 71 which is definitely too young. The Hughes family was a fixture at events when Sarah and Emily were skating and he always seemed like such a nice man and so supportive of all his family.

Former Cornell hockey great John Hughes dies

Hughes helped Big Red to national championship in unbeaten 1969-70 season.

www.ithacajournal.com

 

[FSWer]

So sorry to hear this. I sure hope the family is ok. I didn't realize he was 71. I wonder how old Amy is. I read the article and I'm surprised they only mentioned Sarah (out of the two Figure Skaters) and not Emily. I sure hope they are all well.

 

[escaflowne9282]

I am so sorry to hear this . May he rest in peace. My condolences to Sarah, Emily and the rest of the Hughes family. 71 is way too young.

 

[skipaway]

My sympathies to the Hughes family.

 

[Sylvia]

My deepest condolences to the Hughes family -- wife Amy and their children Rebecca, David, Matt, Sarah, Emily and Taylor.

 

[Tinami Amori]

very sorry for Hughes family loss. rip.

 

[Rob]

How sad, condolences.

 

[AxelAnnie]

Oh sadness. My condolences to the family. They always seemed like a great bunch of people.

 

[Amy L]

Condolences to the Hughes family.

 

[kwanfan1818]

My condolences to the Hughes family.

 

[once_upon]

So sad

 

[Sktwo]

So sorry to hear this. He seemed to be a very nice man. And 71 is much too young. Condolences to his family.

 

[overedge]

He and Amy were so supportive of all of their kids, which is pretty amazing when you have that many high achievers in one family. He also took great care of Amy during her bout with breast cancer. Condolences to her and their children, and the rest of the Hughes family.

 

[paskatefan]

So sorry to hear this. May his memory be for a blessing.

 

[viennese]

Sad to hear this.

 

[skatesindreams]

My thoughts and condolences go out to the Hughes family

Seconding this!

 

[Angela-Fan]

Omg!!!

 

[Judy]

That is a sad loss .

 

[Sylvia]

I searched online and found this Newsday article that profiled the entire Hughes family before Sarah competed at the 2002 Olympics that I feel is worth sharing here:

Archive: Sarah Hughes' kin keeps her grounded

On Feb. 21, 2002, Sarah Hughes, of Kings Point, won the gold medal in women's figure skating at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. Hughes, who was born on May 2, 1985, celebrated her 31st birthday ea

www.newsday.com

 

[greenapple]

Ice Theatre of New York honoured the Hughes family at their annual gala in October 2019.
https://www.ifsmagazine.com/frank-carroll-honored-by-itny/

 

[Bellanca]

(((Sarah, Emily, and the Hughes family)))

 

[kittyjake5]

My condolences to the Hughes family.

 

[Sylvia]

The oldest Hughes sibling, Rebecca, posted this essay with photos on her personal website "(Published in the journal at the Ice Theatre of New York 2019 Gala honoring John and Amy Hughes)" in October 2019:

The Family Affair - Rebecca Hughes Parker

The oldest Hughes sibling recounts her family's affair with ice skating from the backyard to the Olympics.

rebeccahughesparker.com

 

[TalentedButHumble]

Oh, this is so sad. I remember seeing him at a Pro-Am event Sarah was in. They are such a close family, and this is so very young. My condolences to all of them.