Jimmy Hayes' ex-wife Kristen pens tear-jerking message on deceased NHLer's 35th birthday [via IG/@raising_hayes]
Thursday marked what would have been the 35th birthday of late NHL player Jimmy Hayes. His ex-wife Kristen Hayes paid an emotional tribute to him on Instagram with a heartfelt message on the occasion.
Jimmy Hayes tragically passed away in his Massachusetts home in August 2021, just three months after the birth of his youngest son, Beau. It was later confirmed that his death was caused by fentanyl and cocaine in his system.
Kristen posted a carousel of photos on her Instagram account on Thursday, sharing some memorable throwback family photos in memory of Hayes. In the caption, she wrote:
“35 🎈Feels like forever ago we met at 24. Happy heavenly 35th birthday to our guy. Hope you’re celebrating with some good sushi, even better wine and an old fashioned night cap. Your boy Beau said he’s gona skate extra hard tonight for your big day. We miss you and love you. Happy birthday to you 🎈”
