The New York Rangers have lost one of their own.

Steven McDonald, the New York City detective, long-time fan, and inspiration behind the team's Extra Effort Award - which recognizes the player who went "above and beyond the normal call of duty" - died on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack.

He was 59.

In addition to the above video, the Rangers released this statement:

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Detective Steven McDonald, a cherished member of the Rangers family. Steven exemplified the true meaning of the word hero and also personified the "Blueshirt Faithful." He is an inspiration to us all and his legacy will continue to live on in our hearts and minds. Our thoughts and prayers are with Patti Ann and Conor and the entire McDonald family.

McDonald was paralyzed from the neck down in 1986 when he was shot three times in the line of duty.

His memory will live on through the award that bears his name, which has been handed out since 1988.

Brandon Dubinsky and Ryan Callahan, two former Rangers and winners of the award, paid their respects on Twitter.

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