Claude Lemieux Passes Away at 60
Former NHL player Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion, has reportedly died by suicide, as confirmed by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. He was 60 years old.
Authorities received a call early Thursday morning regarding an apparent suicide at a family-owned furniture store in Lake Park, Florida. It was reported that Lemieux was discovered in a back storage area by one of his sons.
Lemieux began his NHL career with the Montreal Canadiens, contributing to their 1986 Stanley Cup victory. Over his career, he secured four Stanley Cups, making a mark as the 10th player to achieve consecutive championships with different teams—first with the New Jersey Devils, then with the Colorado Avalanche in 1995 and 1996.
Days before his passing, he made an appearance at the Bell Center in Montreal during the Eastern Conference Finals. After winning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1995, Lemieux played in 234 postseason games, tallying 158 points with 80 goals and 78 assists.
His last stint in the NHL was with the San Jose Sharks, where he retired in 2009. In total, Lemieux participated in 1,215 NHL games across several teams, including the Canadiens, Devils, Avalanche, Coyotes, Stars, and Sharks. Later, he ventured into player representation, notably working with Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen.
