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The NHL Alumni Association announced on May 28 that the four-time Stanley Cup winner died.
A Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office spokesperson confirmed he was found dead at a showroom in Lake Park, Florida, and a medical examiner determined the cause of death was suicide.
The family confirmed on May 30 that they would donate his brain to the UNITE Brain Bank at the Boston University CTE Center for repetitive head impact research.
"Claude dedicated his post-play career to helping the next generation," said the Lemieux family in a statement.
The family noted that they viewed the donation as a gift to science, athletes, and future generations seeking answers.
"By allowing his name to be connected to this research, we hope his life can contribute to greater understanding, more honest conversations, and better protection for athletes and families in the years ahead," stated the family.
The family also requested that the public and media refrain from speculating about the circumstances of his passing.
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"Suicide is complex, and the family asks media and the public to discuss this loss with care, compassion and respect for those who lost him," the family asked.
