Brent Peterson: key obituary facts
Is Brent Peterson dead? Yes. Brent Peterson died on September 11, 2026, at age 68.
Cause of death: Brent Peterson's cause of death was reported as Parkinson’s disease.
What was Brent Peterson known for?
He was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach (born 1958).
More about Brent Peterson
Born: 15 February 1958.
Place of birth: Calgary.
Gender: male.
Nationality: Canada.
Education: Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School.
Also known as: Brent Ronald Peterson.
Brent Peterson, the Canadian ice hockey player and coach, died on September 11, 2026, at age 68.
Born in Calgary, he was a former professional forward who spent 11 seasons in the National Hockey League with four clubs, building a reputation as a strong defensive checker. He later became a longtime assistant coach with the Nashville Predators, retiring from coaching in 2011 for health reasons and remaining with the team as an advisor.