Renaud Lavoie Revealed that He Had Had Two Strokes Last Friday
TVA Sports journalist Renaud Lavoie revealed that he had had two strokes last Friday.
ground.newsHere’s the latest I can share about Renaud Lavoie from TVA Sports as of early May 2026:
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Reports indicate Renaud Lavoie was briefly absent from TVA Sports broadcasts during the Canadiens vs. Lightning playoff series due to a health issue. He later shared updates about his condition, noting that he experienced medical events but was on the path to recovery. This has been covered by multiple sources in the French-language press and hockey-focused outlets. [sources: recent outlets discussing his absence and recovery]
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In late April/early May 2026, social and media outlets reported that Lavoie disclosed he had two strokes last Friday while at work and underwent medical evaluation; he described the events publicly in interviews and via TVA Nouvelles, emphasizing health as the priority over immediate on-air appearance. [sources: outlets reporting his disclosure of strokes and hospital care]
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TVA Sports colleagues and several outlets have stated that his health remains the priority and that there is no rush for his return to the air until he is fully cleared to resume duties. Updated reporting often notes he is “doing well under the circumstances” and that the network supports his recovery. [sources: coverage on his health status and network’s stance]
If you’d like, I can:
- Pull the most current English or French-language articles from today and summarize them with direct quotes.
- Create a brief timeline of events and a map of where each report originated.
- Compile a quick one-page update with verified statements from TVA Sports and Renaud Lavoie’s own public messages.