Wayne Gretzky’s wife, Janet Jones’s father, passed away due to cancer when Janet was 15.
Recently, Wayne Gretzky appeared on the NFL star and the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end, Travis Kelce, and Jason Kelce’s podcast, New Heights, where he opened up about the 2025 Stanley Cup finals and which team he has complete faith in.
The Florida Panthers have qualified for the Stanley Cup finals. However, the Edmonton Oilers have yet to beat the Dallas Stars despite their three consecutive wins in the Western Conference Final.
In a recent episode of New Heights, Wayne Gretzky said,
“I want you to know, I am the only guy in the TNT panel that picked Edmonton to get to the finals. I picked Tampa Bay in the East. Part of my pick then was Matthew Tkachuk, who was hurt.”
Wayne Gretzky
He added,
“He was such a big part of the success of the Panthers, and I wasn’t sure he was coming back.”
Wayne Gretzky
Gretzky continued,
“Now I will say this, Edmondton learned a great lesson last year losing in the finals. They will be a little bit different, and some of the things won’t be surprises off the ice.”
Wayne Gretzky
While the Edmonton Oilers are all set to face the Dallas Stars for Game 5, Zach Hyman has been ruled out of the game due to an injury.
Earlier, Edmonton head coach Kris announced that Zach will undergo surgery for his injury, although the team has not revealed the nature of the injury.
Wayne Gretzky’s Wife, Janet Jones, Faced Tragedy In Childhood After Losing Her Father
Wayne Gretzky’s wife, Janet Jones, was born on January 10, 1961, in Bridgeton, Missouri, United States, to her parents, Robert and Jean Jones.
According to reports, her father, Robert, worked primarily in the aviation industry.
Tragically, Robert passed away from the complications of cancer when Janet was 15. Following the death, Janet was raised by her mother, Jean Jones.
Jean always supported Janet in achieving her acting dreams. Jean and Janet share a close bond.
On August 3, 2024, Janet took to her official Instagram handle and wished her mother, Jean, a 103rd birthday. She wrote,
Happy 103 and 24 these 2 were made in heaven , keep on Dancing !!!! Happy Birthday My Unreal son Tristan and my Beautiful Mom Jean . We are all blessed to have you in our lives ❣️
Janet Jones
In January 2025, Janet shared a New Year’s video of her mother, Jean Jones, 103, extending greetings to the actress and her followers. Janet captioned,
“Happy New Year, 2025 is going to be a Great One. Love My Mom Jean!”
Janet Jones
The clip showed Jean spending quality time at home and holding a party horn.
She wished everyone a “Happy New Year and New Year’s Eve” before blowing the noisemaker. Her first try didn’t work, and Jean had a good laugh before trying and succeeding.
Wayne’s Wife, Janet Jones, Grew Up With Her Six Siblings
As per the reports, Wayne’s wife, Janet Jones, has six siblings.
Only her sister, Cindy, and Jeanette Brown’s identities are revealed, while the other four siblings have stayed out of the media spotlight.
Tragically, Janet’s sister, Cindy, passed away in August 2020 due to cancer. She took to her official Instagram handle and announced the tragic news.
Tonight I go to sleep with a broken heart losing my Beautiful sister Cindy she is my hero and I pray she is in heaven with no more pain and suffering . I know my Dad and sister Jeanette are with her now 🙏🏻 you will forever be with me until we are together again . Thank you , I love you 💔🙏🏻💔 May you Rest In Peace
Janet Jones
Moreover, Janet lost another sister, Jeanette, due to breast cancer.
Having lost two sisters to breast cancer, Janet has been passionate about supporting charities that fund research and support those battling the disease.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Janet Jones, who was engaged to Vitas Gerulaitis from 1985 to 1987, first met Wayne when he was a judge on Dancer Fever in 1984. They met again at a Los Angeles Lakers game in 1987. On July 16, 1988, they were married in a lavish ceremony at St. Joseph’s Basilica in Edmonton that was broadcast live across Canada.
- Jones and Gretzky have five children: Paulina, Ty Robert, Trevor Douglas, Tristan Wayne, and Emma Marie.
- Janet served as host of an infomercial for Jackie Chan and as the “master instructor” for a workout video produced by The FIRM. She and her daughter, Paulina, were featured in the movie Alpha Dog.
