Claude Lemieux, four-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at age 60
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Last updated May 31, 2026
Claude Lemieux, the former NHL player known for winning four Stanley Cups, died by suicide at the age of 60. The news was confirmed by close friends who highlighted struggles Lemieux faced in his later years. While details regarding his mental health were shared, sources emphasized the deeply painful nature of his struggles before his death. Lemieux's passing has brought attention to issues of mental health in sports, though further discussions on his legacy and the implications for the hockey community are anticipated.
- •Lemieux was a four-time Stanley Cup champion.
- •He was found dead at the age of 60.
- •Close friends discussed his personal struggles before his death.
- •His passing has highlighted mental health issues in sports.
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