Lyndon Byers’ Health: Inside the Late Hockey Player’s Final Years Before Death
Bruins legend and radio icon Lyndon ‘LB’ Byers lived quietly in his final years before dying suddenly at 61. Learn more about his health here.
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Lyndon “LB” Byers, the larger-than-life former Boston Bruins enforcer and beloved Boston radio personality, passed away suddenly on July 4, 2025, at age 61. Known as one of hockey’s toughest players and a charismatic figure off the ice, Lyndon captivated fans both with his bruising style during his NHL career and his humor behind the mic. As news of his death spread, tributes poured in from teammates, listeners, and the Boston community he called home for decades.
Find out more about him, his health before his passing, and his personal life below.
Who Was Lyndon Byers?
Lyndon was a Canadian right-wing enforcer known for his tough play with the Boston Bruins from 1983 to 1992, and briefly with the San Jose Sharks before finishing his playing career in the International Hockey League. He later became a beloved radio personality in Boston, hosting shows like WAAF’s Hill‑Man Morning Show for over two decades.
Lyndon Byers’ Health Struggles Before His Death
In the days leading up to his passing, Lyndon reportedly faced ongoing health issues, according to the Boston Herald, though specifics were not publicly disclosed.
Two days after Lyndon died, Canadian journalist Michael Landsberg claimed via X (formerly Twitter) that LB was living with “pain that never left him.” Michael also pointed out that Lyndon was a “regular” guest on his former sports talk show “Off the Record” (a.k.a OTR).
“My buddy, Lyndon Byers, died a few days ago. He was a regular on OTR, and one day just showed up with an OTR tattoo,” Michael tweeted on July 6, 2025. “That was Lyndon: crazy, wild, funny—and deeply loyal, with a disarming kindness. He lived with pain that never left him — his x-rays tell only a small part of that story. But somehow, his joy for life did not leave him. He kept showing up.”
Michael further claimed that Lyndon texted him in August 2022, “Between you me eh… I wanted to die so many times & I always needed your texts. > Tonight I have never been so proud of my son & the next challenge in his life! > I will not leave him hanging thanks to you [sic].”
“I knew something was wrong when he stopped responding to my texts two weeks ago,” Michael alleged. “My heart aches for Annie and Will. Actually — my heart just aches. Lyndon was forced to live under a dark cloud of pain. But no matter how dark his world was … He was sunshine to those of us lucky enough to be in his world. Love ya, bud.”
At the time of publication, no one from Lyndon’s family has publicly responded to Michael’s social media statement.
Lyndon Byers’ Cause of Death
After dying on July 4, 2025, both the Bruins and local outlets announced his death but did not reveal a specific cause.
“Lyndon was a fan favorite across his nine seasons in the Black & Gold thanks to his rugged, rough-and-tumble style,” the team said in their statement.
A statement on the passing of former Bruin Lyndon Byers. pic.twitter.com/aqit3sKKPG
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) July 5, 2025
Was Lyndon Byers Married?
Yes. Lyndon’s wife, Annie Byers, shared news of his passing on Facebook, writing through someone else’s account, “This is Annie, LB’s wife. It is with deep regret that I have to announce that LB passed away yesterday morning. Will and I are still working to process this news and ask that you allow us the space to do so in private.”
She continued, “Please know (or, as LB would have said, ‘not for nothin’’) we recognize how many people loved and cared for him and considered him a friend. Keep LB in your memory, remember his smile, and know how much he cared about all of you.” She also noted that a memorial service for Lyndon would be planned soon.
Did Lyndon Byers Have Kids?
Lyndon is survived by one son, Will. Both the Bruins organization and Boston news outlets extended condolences to Annie and Will.
“Lyndon became a true Bostonian and we will miss him dearly. He is forever a part of our Bruins family,” the team added in its statement. “Our thoughts are with his wife, Annie, and son, Will, during his very difficult time.”
