Former NHL great Claude Lemieux hanged himself as tragic new details emerge: authorities
Former NHL player Claude Lemieux died by suicide at the age of 60. His body was discovered by one of his sons at their family furniture store in Florida. Lemieux was a four-time Stanley Cup winner and known for his impactful career in ice hockey.
- ▪Claude Lemieux was found dead by one of his sons in the warehouse of their family business.
- ▪He was a celebrated NHL player, winning four Stanley Cups and ranking ninth all-time with 80 postseason goals.
- ▪Lemieux's death has raised concerns about mental health and the importance of seeking help.
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NHL breaking Former NHL great Claude Lemieux hanged himself as tragic new details emerge: authorities By Edward Lewis and Natalie O'Neill Published May 29, 2026, 12:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New Jersey Devils hockey legend Claude Lemieux died by suicide from hanging and his body was discovered by one of his sons at their family business in Florida, police said Friday. The 60-year-old four-time Stanley Cup winner was found in the warehouse of his family’s furniture store in Lake Park, Florida at 3:32 a.m Thursday after he never returned home, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office statement. New Jersey Devils ice hockey legend Claude Lemieux died by suicide from hanging.
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