Ice hockey Hall of Famer Gordie Howe dies

US ice hockey legend Gordie Howe, whose long career in the National Hockey League extended over five decades, has died at age 88, reports say.

NHL Hall of Famer Gordie Howe has died at age 88, reports said on Friday, citing the Detroit Red Wings.

A 23-time NHL All Star, Howe led Detroit to four Stanley Cup ice hockey titles before retiring in 1980 as the all-time leader in career goals and points.