Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop. Lemieux died of suicide at age 60 on Thursday, according to authorities, after earlier in the week serving as the Montreal Canadiens’ torchbearer prior to a playoff game. He played nearly 1,500 NHL games with six teams from 1983-2009 and was known for his hard-hitting style and ability to perform in
big games on the way to winning the Stanley Cup four times. The family said it gave the CTE Center permission to publicly share any findings with Lemieux’s name, adding that no conclusions should be drawn regarding any diagnosis. “Claude dedicated his post-playing career to helping the next generation,” the family said, referring to Lemieux becoming an agent. “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.” If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for mental health support. Additionally, you can find local mental health and crisis resources at dontcallthepolice.com. Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention.
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That’s really sad.
I don’t get it, like if he donated his brain then they already know what caused it? People keep blaming CTE for everything and it’s exhausting. Suicide is still suicide, it’s not automatically brain injury.
Wait so he was a torchbearer then… like right before he died? That seems sketchy, why are they acting like it was normal timing. Also hard-hitting = probably concussion city, so I guess CTE had to be the main thing? Idk, I’m just connecting dots from headlines.
The donation part is kinda noble, but I hate that they’ll put his name on the findings like that means conclusions are coming. The article says don’t draw a diagnosis and then it’s literally about CTE, so it’s confusing. And can we talk about how brutal hockey is… like hit someone for years and then everyone acts shocked later.