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Body of former NHL forward reportedly found at business in Lake Park, Fla., about 130 km north of Miami
Published May 28, 2026 • Last updated 4 minutes ago • 1 minute read
Former Montreal Canadiens forward Claude Lemieux died early Thursday morning in Florida by suicide, according to TMZ.
“Lemieux was found at the family furniture business by his adult son around 3 a.m. after they became concerned that he hadn’t returned home,” TMZ reported. “The 21-year NHL vet was located in a rear warehouse.”
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Lemieux and his wife reportedly own a business in Lake Park, Fla., according to The Athletic, which is about 130 km north of Miami.
Lemieux, who was known and revered for his feisty and abrasive style of play on the ice, was 60 years old. He won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1986, the New Jersey Devils in 1995, the Colorado Avalanche in 1996 and Devils again in 2000.
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Lemieux was a former Conn Smythe winner
During the 1996 playoffs, he won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP when the Colorado Avalanche swept the Florida Panthers in four games.
He played a total of 21 seasons in the NHL and also suited up for the Phoenix Coyotes, Dallas Stars and the San Jan Jose Sharks.
The Buckingham, Que., native was selected by the Canadiens as the 26th overall pick in the 1983 NHL draft. He made his NHL debut several months later, on Oct. 13, 1983, against the Boston Bruins.
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Lemieux finished his career with 379 goals, 407 assists and 786 points in the regular season. In 234 career post-season games, he scored 80 goals and had 158 points.
His last game was on April 19, 2009, in a playoff matchup against the Anaheim Ducks. The Sharks lost the series in six games.
Lemieux is survived by his wife Deborah and their four children.
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