Walter Gretzky, Father of NHL Star Wayne Gretzky, Dies at 82

Walter Gretzky and his son Wayne are shown in a 1984 file photo. The Canadian Press via AP

TORONTO—Walter Gretzky, the father of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, has died. He was 82.

Wayne Gretzky said in a social media post Thursday night that his father battled Parkinson’s disease and other health issues the past few years.