Claude Lemieux, four-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at 60
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 4:29 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Claude Lemieux, a notable player in the NHL who won the Stanley Cup four times, passed away at age 60 on Thursday. Authorities reported his death was by suicide. Lemieux's career was marked by significant achievements, including vital contributions to teams such as the Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils. His legacy includes an unforgettable presence in prominent playoff games during the 1990s. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death are ongoing.
- •Claude Lemieux won the Stanley Cup four times during his career.
- •He played for teams including the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils.
- •Lemieux died at the age of 60 on Thursday.
- •Authorities confirmed he died by suicide.
- •Ongoing investigations are focusing on the circumstances of his death.
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Claude Lemieux, New Jersey Devils Legend and Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion, Dies at 60
- 6:11 AMESPN NHL — 4-time Stanley Cup champ Lemieux dies at 60
- 3:47 AMAssociated Press — Claude Lemieux, the feisty four-time Stanley Cup champion for Avalanche, Devils and Habs, dies at 60 - AP News
- 2:16 AMCBS NHL — Claude Lemieux, 60, dies by suicide: Four-time Stanley Cup champion won 1995 Conn Smythe Award
- 8:41 PMCBS News — Claude Lemieux, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at age 60 - CBS News
- 7:20 PMThe Guardian Sport — Claude Lemieux, fiery winger who won four Stanley Cups, dies aged 60
- 6:56 PMNHL News — Claude Lemieux dies at 60, was 4-time Stanley Cup champion - NHL.com
"Lemieux won four Stanley Cups with three teams Fiery winger earned 1995 Conn Smythe Trophy Former NHL agitator later became player agent Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion whose ferocious, hard-hitting style of play angered opponents and sometimes overshadowed his prodigious skills and ability to deliver in the biggest games, has died after taking his own life, according to authorities. He was 60. The Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Office said Thursday that deputies responded just after 3am to the scene of an apparent suicide at a furniture store showroom in Lake Park, Florida. The sheriff’s office said the victim was believed to be Lemieux. Continue reading...
"Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux has died after taking his own life, according to authorities. He was 60. The Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Office said deputies responded just after 3 a.m. to a suicide call at a furniture store showroom in Lake Pa…
"The NHL Alumni Association announced Claude Lemieux's death. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where Lemieux was when he died.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:29 AMClaude Lemieux, New Jersey Devils Legend and Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion, Dies at 60
On May 28th, the NHL announced the passing of New Jersey Devils legend Claude Lemieux.
- ESPN NHLMay 30, 2026, 6:11 AM4-time Stanley Cup champ Lemieux dies at 60
Claude Lemieux, who won the Stanley Cup four times during a memorable NHL career, died Thursday at age 60. Authorities said Lemieux died by suicide.
- Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 3:47 AMClaude Lemieux, the feisty four-time Stanley Cup champion for Avalanche, Devils and Habs, dies at 60 - AP News
Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux has died after taking his own life, according to authorities. He was 60. The Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Office said deputies responded just after 3 a.m. to a suicide call at a furniture store showroom in Lake Pa…
- CBS NHLMay 29, 2026, 2:16 AMClaude Lemieux, 60, dies by suicide: Four-time Stanley Cup champion won 1995 Conn Smythe Award
Lemieux was known for his trademark tenacity and clutch playoff performances throughout his lengthy and decorated career
- CBS NewsMay 28, 2026, 8:41 PMClaude Lemieux, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at age 60 - CBS News
The NHL Alumni Association announced Claude Lemieux's death. A cause of death was not immediately available, nor was it clear where Lemieux was when he died.
- The Guardian SportMay 28, 2026, 7:20 PMClaude Lemieux, fiery winger who won four Stanley Cups, dies aged 60
Lemieux won four Stanley Cups with three teams Fiery winger earned 1995 Conn Smythe Trophy Former NHL agitator later became player agent Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion whose ferocious, hard-hitting style of play angered opponents and sometimes overshadowed his prodigious skills and ability to deliver in the biggest games, has died after taking his own life, according to authorities. He was 60. The Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Office said Thursday that deputies responded just after 3am to the scene of an apparent suicide at a furniture store showroom in Lake Park, Florida. The sheriff’s office said the victim was believed to be Lemieux. Continue reading...
- NHL NewsMay 28, 2026, 6:56 PMClaude Lemieux dies at 60, was 4-time Stanley Cup champion - NHL.com
Clutch-performing forward won championships with Canadiens, Devils, Avalanche
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