Rick Hoyt, beloved Boston Marathon icon, dies after ‘complications with his respiratory system’
Beloved Boston Marathon legend Rick Hoyt, known for racing in a wheelchair pushed by his father, Dick Hoyt, has passed away at 61 due to respiratory complications. The Hoyt family announced his sad demise, noting their deep sorrow. In 1977, Rick, who had cerebral palsy and was quadriplegic, expressed his desire to join a charity…