Quebec baseball icon Rodger Brulotte dead at 79 - Global News
Rodger Brulotte, a beloved voice of baseball in Quebec who called major league baseball games in French including the Montreal Expos, has died. He was 79.
globalnews.caHere’s the latest public information I can share about Rodger Brulotte.
- As of March 20, 2026, Global News reported that Rodger Brulotte, a beloved Quebec baseball broadcaster and Expos original, had died at age 79. This confirmation came from numerous tributes across the baseball community in Quebec.[2]
- Earlier in 2025 and 2026 there were updates about his health battles, including a cancer diagnosis and surgery to address a spinal tumor, with reports noting he was recovering at home after surgery.[1][5]
- Related coverage highlighted Brulotte’s long career: starting with the Montreal Expos in 1969, his role in creating the mascot Youppi!, and his later work in French-language MLB broadcasts, including with TVA Sports and the Blue Jays broadcasts.[3][4]
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Citations:
- Rodger Brulotte dead at 79 - Global News[2]
- Rodger Brulotte’s cancer battle and surgery updates (MSN/TVA coverage)[1]
- Expos history and broadcasting legacy (MLB.com, others)[4][3]