HAMILTON — Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia has died.

The club announced his death on Friday, hours before they host the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a “Team Ted” game that was scheduled to honour his decades of dedication to Canadian football. Goveia was 55.

In June, Goveia disclosed that he was diagnosed with a serious form of cancer.

“Ted was a highly respected leader, colleague, and friend whose passion and commitment for Canadian football left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His dedication to the game and to the Tiger-Cats family will never be forgotten,” said the Ticats in a statement.

The Burlington, Ont., resident worked with the Bombers as an assistant general manager from 2014-24. His hometown Ticats hired him as their new GM in De

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