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Tom Lysiak, 3-time NHL All-Star, dies of leukemia at age 63

Former NHL All-Star Tom Lysiak has died of leukemia at the age of 63.

Lysiak's daughter, Jessie Lysiak Braun, confirmed on Twitter that he died Monday.

It saddens me to the core of my being to write this post. My dad lost his battle with Leukemia today and has gone to be with the Lord now

— Jessie Lysiak Braun (@ChefJessieLB) May 30, 2016

He played 13 NHL seasons with the Atlanta Flames and Chicago Blackhawks, putting up 292 goals and 551 assists in 919 career games. Lysiak made the All-Star Game in 1975, 1976 and 1977.