Lemieux’s family said they give the CTE Center permission to publicly share any findings bearing Lemieux’s name.
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Claude LemieuxHis brain will be donated to the Boston University CTE Center to study the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said in a statement released by his daughter, Claudia Lemieux Bishop, on Saturday.
Lemieux dies He committed suicide on Thursday at the age of 60, according to authorities, after serving as a torch bearer for the Montreal Canadiens ahead of the playoffs earlier this week. He played nearly 1,500 NHL games with six teams from 1983 to 2009 and was known for his tough style and ability to perform in big games, winning the Stanley Cup four times.
Lemieux’s family said they give the CTE Center permission to publicly share any findings bearing Lemieux’s name, adding that no conclusions should be drawn about any diagnosis.
“Claude dedicated his post-playing career to helping the next generation,” the family said of Lemieux becoming an agent. “By having his name associated with this research, we hope his life will provide athletes and families with greater understanding, more honest conversations and better protections for years to come.”
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said on May 28 that deputies responded to an apparent suicide at a furniture store in Lake Park, Florida, just after 3 a.m. The victim, believed to be Lemieux, was found by one of his sons in a rear warehouse, the office said.
The NHL Alumni Association announced Lemieux’s death in a social media post.
As a player, the 6-foot-1, 215-pound Lemieux blended talent and ruthlessness, and in 21 seasons in the NHL, he wasn’t afraid to cross the line in the name of competition. He ended up with nearly 400 goals, a similar number of assists, and nearly 1,800 penalty minutes, and he was the epitome of a player you wanted to have on your team but were afraid to face on the ice.
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