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Brent Peterson, the former NHL player, longtime Nashville Predators assistant coach and Parkinson’s disease advocate, has died at the age of 68. The Nashville Predators announced his death on Friday, September 11, 2026.
We are incredibly saddened by the passing of our dear friend Brent Peterson. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends and all those who knew Petey 💛 https://t.co/nrRIsfg9fs
— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) September 11, 2026
Nashville Predators wrote, “It is with very heavy hearts that we announce today the passing of our friend, our co-worker and our forever Nashville Predators family member, Brent Peterson. Brent was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2002 and not only personally battled the disease but started the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s in 2009 to support and enhance lives of people with Parkinson’s, their caregivers and families.”
Peterson had been living with Parkinson’s disease for more than two decades. He was diagnosed with the disease in 2002 and later became a prominent advocate for people living with Parkinson’s and their families. The Predators said Peterson continued to face his illness with humor and positivity.
Brent Ronald Peterson was born on February 15, 1958, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He was selected 12th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 1978 NHL Draft.
Peterson went on to play 11 seasons in the National Hockey League, representing the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres, Vancouver Canucks and Hartford Whalers. He finished his NHL playing career with 620 regular-season games and 213 points.
After his playing career, Peterson moved into coaching. One of his biggest achievements came with the Portland Winter Hawks, whom he helped guide to a Western Hockey League championship and the 1998 Memorial Cup title.
In 1998, Peterson joined the newly established Nashville Predators as an assistant coach. He remained with the organization until 2011, when the progression of Parkinson’s disease forced him to step away from coaching. He later continued working with the Predators as an adviser and broadcaster.
Beyond hockey, Peterson and his wife, Tami, founded the Peterson Foundation for Parkinson’s in 2009. The foundation works to provide support, education and resources for people affected by Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers and families.
Brent Peterson is survived by his wife, Tami Peterson, and their two children, Brad and Kristin. His daughter Kristin was previously featured alongside Peterson and Tami in Vanderbilt Health coverage, while Brad has also been connected with the Nashville Predators organization.
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