Sarah Palin Shares Hospital Photo of Ron Duguay

Sarah Palin shared a hospital-bedside photo with Ron Duguay on October 18 and asked for prayers as the former New York Rangers player receives treatment for cancer. Palin’s Instagram Story showed her holding Duguay’s hand in a hospital bed, according to the post described in the reports. A separate image showed Palin looking at him alongside an inspirational quote. Duguay’s daughter, Shay Thomas, has described serious medical complications during his treatment. Thomas said doctors identified internal bleeding, an ulcer and gastrointestinal conditions associated with increased pressure in blood vessels supplying the liver. The reports do not provide a detailed current medical update or prognosis, and the hospital photographs do not establish either. Thomas said Palin has supported Duguay and the family throughout his treatment. In an interview, she recalled that Palin stayed with Duguay in the hospital for five days after surgery involving his colon and liver. Thomas said Palin has also been willing to travel on short notice when the family needed help, and described her support as extending to the whole family. On October 11, Thomas asked people to keep her father in their...