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Lyndon Byers diagnosed with Stage 3 CTE nearly a year after passing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:35 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Lyndon Byers diagnosed with Stage 3 CTE nearly a year after passing
Summary

Former Boston Bruins enforcer Lyndon Byers was diagnosed with Stage 3 CTE following his death nearly one year ago. Anne Byers, his widow, announced this news as researchers at the UNITE Brain Bank at Boston University confirmed the diagnosis. She expressed her pain and called for the NHL to improve player safety regarding head injuries. Anne aims to advocate for awareness of CTE to help prevent similar situations for others in the future.

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  • •Lyndon Byers passed away nearly one year ago at age 61.
  • •He was diagnosed with Stage 3 CTE after his death.
  • •Anne Byers advocates for better player safety in the NHL.
  • •She emphasizes the need for awareness on head injuries.
  • •Stage 3 CTE involves significant cognitive issues.
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  • 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — Tragic update on beloved Bruin Lyndon Byers nearly 1 year after his passing.
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A very sad update on a beloved figure in the Bruins community.

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