Gordie Howe, famously known as Mr. Hockey, has passed away at the age of 88.

Murray Howe confirmed the death Friday, texting to The Associated Press: "Mr Hockey left peacefully, beautifully, and w no regrets."

Howe led the Detroit Red Wings to four Stanley Cups and was the boyhood idol of Wayne Gretzky, who eventually broke his scoring record.

Howe's final NHL season came at the age of 52.