Hockey legend Claude Lemieux has passed away; he won the Stanley Cup four times
28 may 2026 в 22:13
Claude Lemieux, a former NHL forward and four-time Stanley Cup champion, passed away on May 28, 2026, at the age of 60. While his former teams pay tribute to the late hockey star, sports fans are mourning the loss and questioning the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Montreal Canadiens, for whom Lemieux played from 1983 to 1990, will honor their former player with a statement from owner and CEO of Group CH, Geoff Molson.
«Today is a dark day for the Canadiens family and the entire hockey community», - said Molson. «I want to express my sincere and deepest condolences to Claude’s family and loved ones. He was a fierce competitor who rose to the occasion in important moments, an tireless, brave, and determined player who led the team to the highest honors. He embodied the very essence of a Montreal Canadiens player. Today we mourn the untimely loss of one of our champions. Our thoughts are with his family on this difficult day».
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman also released a statement on behalf of the entire league.
«Lemieux earned his reputation in the playoffs and won the Cup for the first time as a rookie in 1986 when he scored 10 goals in the playoffs for the Montreal Canadiens», - said Bettman. «He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 1995, scoring 13 goals in 20 postseason games with the New Jersey Devils. He was also an integral part of the teams that won the Cup in Colorado in 1996 and again with New Jersey in 2000.
Here’s what we know about Lemieux’s untimely death.
As mentioned, Lemieux was a well-known NHL player who won four Stanley Cups during his career. He played professionally from 1983 to 2009.
At the time of publication, the official cause of Lemieux’s death had not been disclosed. However, TMZ Sports reported that he died by suicide.
According to a source, Lemieux was found by his adult son in the family furniture business around 3 a.m.
The story is developing…
The Montreal Canadiens, for whom Lemieux played from 1983 to 1990, will honor their former player with a statement from owner and CEO of Group CH, Geoff Molson.
«Today is a dark day for the Canadiens family and the entire hockey community», - said Molson. «I want to express my sincere and deepest condolences to Claude’s family and loved ones. He was a fierce competitor who rose to the occasion in important moments, an tireless, brave, and determined player who led the team to the highest honors. He embodied the very essence of a Montreal Canadiens player. Today we mourn the untimely loss of one of our champions. Our thoughts are with his family on this difficult day».
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman also released a statement on behalf of the entire league.
«Lemieux earned his reputation in the playoffs and won the Cup for the first time as a rookie in 1986 when he scored 10 goals in the playoffs for the Montreal Canadiens», - said Bettman. «He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 1995, scoring 13 goals in 20 postseason games with the New Jersey Devils. He was also an integral part of the teams that won the Cup in Colorado in 1996 and again with New Jersey in 2000.
Here’s what we know about Lemieux’s untimely death.
As mentioned, Lemieux was a well-known NHL player who won four Stanley Cups during his career. He played professionally from 1983 to 2009.
At the time of publication, the official cause of Lemieux’s death had not been disclosed. However, TMZ Sports reported that he died by suicide.
According to a source, Lemieux was found by his adult son in the family furniture business around 3 a.m.
The story is developing…
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