Claude Lemieux, 60, dies by suicide: Four-time Stanley Cup champion won 1995 Conn Smythe Award
Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe Trophy winner, has died by suicide at the age of 60. He had a notable 21-year NHL career, playing for teams like the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Avalanche. His passing has deeply affected the hockey community, with tributes highlighting his competitive spirit and contributions to the sport.
- ▪Lemieux played 1,215 NHL games and was known for his playoff performances.
- ▪He won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1995 while leading the Devils to their first Stanley Cup.
- ▪Lemieux's career included stints with the Canadiens, Devils, Avalanche, Coyotes, Stars, and Sharks.
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- ▪ Four-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux dies at 60 — Japan Times
- ▪ Claude Lemieux, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at age 60 — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Claude Lemieux, 4-time Stanley Cup champion, dies at age 60 — CBS News — Top
- ▪ 4-time Cup champ Claude Lemieux dies at 60 — ESPN — Top
- ▪ Claude Lemieux, agitating winger who won four Stanley Cups, dies aged 60 — The Guardian — US
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Four-time Stanley Cup champion and 1995 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Claude Lemieux has died at the age of 60, the NHL Alumni Association announced on Thursday. Lemieux played 1,215 NHL games over the course of his prolific 21-year career.Lemieux died by suicide, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Authorities responded to a call just after 3 a.m. ET on Thursday morning at the family's furniture store in Lake Park, Florida. The officials said the victim was believed to be Lemieux, who was discovered by one of his sons.Lemieux was just in Montreal to carry the torch for the Canadiens prior to Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday.
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