Renaud Lavoie reportedly suffered two strokes last Friday and is currently hospitalized in Montreal; he is receiving medical care and is described as stable but resting. He will likely have time away from TVA Sports as doctors monitor his condition.
- What happened: Multiple reports indicate a sudden vascular event after feeling a “pop” in the head, followed by severe headaches and dizziness, leading to hospital transport and intensive care evaluation. The medical teams reportedly confirmed two strokes based on imaging.
- Current status: He is acknowledged to be alive and in care, with recovery time ahead. Officials have not announced a precise return date to broadcasts.
- Sources: Multiple Quebec outlets reported the incident and medical updates on May 1–4, 2026, including details of hospital transfer and subsequent imaging results.[3][5][7]