had to bring some of the passion™️ into work 😩💯 the jersey stays until the end of the series 😤
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague Matthew Rodrigopulle
The Leafs Nation team is heartbroken to share the shocking and tragic news of the passing of Matthew Rodrigopulle.
Matthew joined our team in 2020 while finishing up his degree at then Ryerson University, now Toronto Metropolitan University, and we were privileged to have here for over a year before he went on to pursue one of his career goals of being on air journalist, which he did for Global Regina.
It was great to see Matthew to continue to rep the Leafs out west
A number of Matthew’s TLN colleagues and peers from around the hockey world have shared their condolences:
Absolutely gutted to learn of the passing of Matthew Rodrigopulle. A kind, bright young man who I was fortunate to interact with for a short time @TLNdc. I don't know what to say, my thoughts are with his family. They have lost a tremendous person far too soon.
WATCH: WATCH: A member of the Global Regina family has passed away. Our Matthew Rodrigopulle died suddenly earlier this week in his home in Regina. Matthew was a bright reporter in our newsroom and he will be dearly missed - @Matt_Rodrigo_
RIP Matthew.
We are all deeply saddened and heartbroken by loss of our teammate and friend, Matthew Rodrigopulle. Our deepest condolences to his close friends and family.
this one really hurts. we lost a really great dude and even better person. i’m sending all my love and condolences to his family. ❤️
WATCH: WATCH: A member of the Global Regina family has passed away. Our Matthew Rodrigopulle died suddenly earlier this week in his home in Regina. Matthew was a bright reporter in our newsroom and he will be dearly missed - @Matt_Rodrigo_
Matt and I crossed paths only a handful of times, but it was easy to see his talent and kindness. Thoughts are with his family and friends, he will be dearly missed
WATCH: WATCH: A member of the Global Regina family has passed away. Our Matthew Rodrigopulle died suddenly earlier this week in his home in Regina. Matthew was a bright reporter in our newsroom and he will be dearly missed - @Matt_Rodrigo_
life is unbelievably unfair. always in our hearts, matthew. 🤍
WATCH: WATCH: A member of the Global Regina family has passed away. Our Matthew Rodrigopulle died suddenly earlier this week in his home in Regina. Matthew was a bright reporter in our newsroom and he will be dearly missed - @Matt_Rodrigo_
I had the pleasure of editing Matthew’s work during our time at FanSided. He was such a passionate and talented writer, and an even better person. This is indescribably heartbreaking. Tell your loved ones you love them.
WATCH: WATCH: A member of the Global Regina family has passed away. Our Matthew Rodrigopulle died suddenly earlier this week in his home in Regina. Matthew was a bright reporter in our newsroom and he will be dearly missed - @Matt_Rodrigo_
Terribly sad news. My condolences to Matthew’s loved ones, he’ll be missed.
WATCH: WATCH: A member of the Global Regina family has passed away. Our Matthew Rodrigopulle died suddenly earlier this week in his home in Regina. Matthew was a bright reporter in our newsroom and he will be dearly missed - @Matt_Rodrigo_
I feel we should highlight the words of Michael Mazzei, Matthew’s closest friend on the site and podcast partner. It was Michael who first shared this tragic news with us and everyone here at TLN especially feels for Michael, as well as Matthew’s family and other close friends during this unfathomable time.
So sad that you’re gone. It was a fun two years having you as my podcast co-host. RIP Matthew ❤️
WATCH: WATCH: A member of the Global Regina family has passed away. Our Matthew Rodrigopulle died suddenly earlier this week in his home in Regina. Matthew was a bright reporter in our newsroom and he will be dearly missed - @Matt_Rodrigo_
That podcast was one my proudest accomplishment and I’m so honoured to have worked alongside such a talented and incredible journalist who was just getting started. I’m beyond heartbroken he is gone 💔
Tonight our thoughts are with Matthew’s family and close friends. We were very fortunate to have him as part of our lives but he has left us all far too soon.
Please share your thoughts, memories, and condolences in the comments.
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