Brendan Burke Dead

Brendan Burke Dead. The son of Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brian Burke, Brendan Burke died in a car crash today in Indiana due to snowy conditions. He was 21. His 18-year-old friend, a passenger in the car, was also killed in the accident.

Damien Cox of the Toronto Star tweeted this:

Oh my goodness, what awful news. Brian Burke’s son, Brendan, was killed in a car accident today in Indiana. Huge prayers to the family. Brendan Burke courageous young man. Came out in ESPN.com story earlier this year. Hoped to have a career in hockey. So sad. Brendan Burke was just 21 years old. His 18-year-old friend, a passenger in the car, was also killed in treacherous, snowy conditions. The accident took place just before 3 p.m. this afternoon. Brendan Burke’s Jeep slid into an oncoming vehicle just north of Economy, Indiana.

The Maple Leafs organization released the following statement after the team’s game against the New Jersey Devils on Friday:

“We are saddened to report that Brendan Burke, the youngest son of Leafs president and general manager Brian Burke succumbed to injuries he suffered in an auto accident earlier today in Indiana. The family asks for privacy at this difficult time.”

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