Claude Lemieux, the former NHL standout and Stanley Cup winner, has passed away at the age of 60.
The passing of a great legend is being lamented by the hockey community. The NHL Alumni Association stated that Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup winner and NHL standout who played for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, and Colorado Avalanche, passed away on May 28. He was sixty years old.
“On behalf of the Lemieux family,” in a May 28 social media message, the NHL stated, “we kindly ask that everyone respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
The NHL reported that Claude's wife Deborah Lemieux and their four children, including fellow NHL great Brendan Lemieux, survived and "loved" him.
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In response to inquiries on Claude's passing, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office informed the New York Times that deputies were called to a suicide attempt at a furniture shop early on May 28.
The NHL Alumni Association was contacted by news organizations, but they have not yet received a response.
“Today is a dark day for the Canadiens family and the entire hockey community,” he penned a statement. “A fierce competitor who rose to the occasion in big moments, Claude was a relentless, courageous, and tenacious player who led the team to the highest honors. He embodied the very essence of being a Montreal Canadiens player.”
As per to his biography, Claude accepted a reputation as a "world-class pest and irritant" over his 21-season career. But he also won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1995 and amassed an incredible 329 goals during his career.
He spent his last season in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks in 2009 after playing for six different teams.
According to the New York Times, Claude became an NHL player agent when his playing career ended.
He led the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on May 25, only days before he passed away.
Apart from the influence Claude had on the league, his son highlighted that he was a strong advocate for his own hockey career.
"My dad is my biggest role model on and off the ice," in 2014, Brendan informed USA Today. "I'm proud of the career he had. I'm proud of the way he played, how hated he was. I just love that about him.”
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