Tragic news for our local hockey and broadcasting communities, as legendary play-by-play announcer Don Cameron has passed away.

Cameron was the voice of the Kitchener Rangers for over 50 years.

Former Rangers President Craig Campbell tweeting, “I just received a heartbreaking call that longtime family friend and former @OHLRangers radio play by play legend Don Cameron has passed after a brief illness.”

A spokesperson for the Rangers confirmed his passing to 570 NEWS.

Condolences from across Waterloo Region, and the OHL community, have started pouring in on social media.

I just received a heartbreaking call that longtime family friend and former @OHLRangers radio play by play legend Don Cameron has passed after a brief illness. #legend #inshock #OHL — Craig Campbell (@craiger_c) June 7, 2018

Utterly flabbergasted to learn of the passing of Don Cameron. My mentor, my hero, and the finest gentleman you’ll ever want to meet. Sadness does not begin to describe my feelings. This is devastating. — Mike Farwell (@farwell_ohl) June 7, 2018

Waterloo Region has lost a community icon. The whole @WCDSBNewswire family sends its sincere condolences to the Cameron family. May Don Cameron rest in peace… @OHLRangers https://t.co/BhCylqaS8a — WCDSBNewswire (@WCDSBNewswire) June 7, 2018

Such sad news. A community leader from the sportscaster’s microphone. There are generations of Don Cameron stories. #PotatoNight https://t.co/O0ZWxEXsAt — Dave Jaworsky (@DaveJaworsky) June 7, 2018

It is with Sadness that Long-time play-byplay announcer for the Rangers Don Cameron has passed away! Our prayers and healing energy go out to his family and friends.

~ @ryangosse_ https://t.co/aU95s2iVyM — COUNTRY 106.7 (@country1067) June 7, 2018

He was one of a kind, and he will certainly be missed. The Kitchener Rangers mourn the loss of the legendary Don Cameron.https://t.co/whPk9RfhKt pic.twitter.com/e0J9lPPpw3 — Kitchener Rangers (@OHLRangers) June 7, 2018

We have lost a truly great gentleman, and a wonderful man. Good speed, Don Cameron. — Gary Doyle (@GaryDoyleKW) June 7, 2018

Today, we remember our friend, Don Cameron, who for 21 years was the the face and champion of Don Cameron Potato Night. He used his voice to help raise more than half a million pounds of food for our neighbours in need. Thank you, Don. You will be missed.#PotatoBlitz @OHLRangers pic.twitter.com/T5Y1Hntsfx — House of Friendship (@hofwatreg) June 7, 2018

A legend of his kind. The @OHLRangers family lost a good man. You will be missed Don. https://t.co/P7bslIC8KB — Jay McKee (@JayMcKee74) June 7, 2018

Don Cameron was a true legend, one of the best broadcasters. Sending love and prayers to family, friends, and fans. https://t.co/cCdYF3SYW8 — CHYM 96.7 (@CHYM967) June 7, 2018