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Lemieux Death Certificate Reveals Suicide Details
4 Jun
Summary
- Claude Lemieux died by suicide at age 60 in Florida.
- His children will donate his brain for CTE research.
- Lemieux worked as a sports agent in recent years.
The death certificate for NHL legend Claude Lemieux has been released, confirming his passing by suicide at age 60. Lemieux was discovered deceased at a business location in Lake Park, Florida, on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Investigators from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office determined the cause of death to be suicide.
Lemieux's passing occurred just days after he served as a torchbearer at the NHL's Eastern Conference Finals. His four adult children and their mother have confirmed their intention to donate his brain to the UNITE Brain Bank at Boston University for CTE research, aiming to contribute to understanding the long-term effects of head impacts.
His family has requested privacy and compassion, asking the public to avoid speculation about the circumstances of his death. In his later career, Lemieux worked as a sports agent for several NHL stars and had expressed aspirations to become more involved in professional hockey, potentially managing a team.
