Tragic news. Legendary hockey player Claude Lemieux has died by suicide
Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Terrible news has emerged from the world of hockey, as one of the sport’s legendary figures has reportedly died by suicide.
Details: According to TMZ, Canadian hockey player Claude Lemieux was found at the family’s furniture store. He reportedly took his own life at the age of 60. He was discovered by his eldest son at around 3 a.m. after the family became concerned when he failed to return home.
Lemieux spent 21 seasons in the league, playing for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche, Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks. He reached the pinnacle of the sport four times, winning the Stanley Cup in 1986, 1995, 1996 and 2000.
In 1995, he also captured the Conn Smythe Trophy, awarded to the most valuable player of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Reminder: Former CHL and U Sports player Jacob Winterton passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was only 25 years old.
