
Dancing Gabe Langlois and his mother, Angelina. (DAVE BAXTER / FILE)
The mother of one of Winnipeg’s biggest sports fans has passed away.
Angelina Langlois, the mother of “Dancing” Gabe, died Saturday after a battle with cancer. She was 84.
Gabe lived with his mother in their St. Vital home, along with his younger sister, Claudette, 49.
Tweets of condolences began making the rounds on Tuesday, including that of Winnipeg Goldeyes general manager Andrew Collier.
Condolences to Gabe & the Langlois family on the passing of their mother, Angelina. Thoughts are with the family during this difficult time
— Andrew Collier (@GoldeyesGM) March 15, 2016
Sincere condolences to @DANCING_GABE_91 on the loss of your mom.
— Laura Hawkins (@SpicyLaura) March 15, 2016
Condolences to “Dancing” Gabe Langlois on the loss of his mother, Angelina, to cancer. She was 84.
— randy turner (@randyturner15) March 15, 2016
.@DANCING_GABE_91 My sincere condolences Gabe.
— Mike F (@IceCreamMan108) March 15, 2016
Deepest condolences to the Langlois family on the loss of the lovely Angelina, mother to Gabe. pic.twitter.com/p86cLi1rdr
— VirginRadioWinnipeg (@VirginRadioWPG) March 15, 2016