New details are emerging about the tragic final hours of NHL great Claude Lemieux after his sudden death at age 60 left the hockey world stunned.
The NHL Alumni Association announced Lemieux’s passing on Thursday, but did not reveal a cause of death. TMZ later reported that the four-time Stanley Cup champion died by suicide.
According to the outlet, Lemieux was found around 3 a.m. Thursday after family members became worried when he did not return home Wednesday night.
One of his sons reportedly discovered him in the rear warehouse of Andros Home, the furniture company Lemieux co-owned with his wife, Deborah.
It remains unclear which of Lemieux’s three sons found him.
Lemieux is survived by his sons Christopher, 37, Michael, 34, and Brendan, 30, along with his daughter Claudia, 29.
His youngest son, Brendan, shared a heartbreaking tribute to his father on social media following the devastating news.
Alongside a photo showing three generations of Lemieux men, Brendan wrote: “I love you dad! My son’s favorite person is going to watch from above for a while. We will see you.”
The former NHL player also shared another photo of his father with Brendan’s young son, adding the emotional caption: “His favorite person in the world.”
Lemieux was one of the most memorable and polarizing players of his era, known for his fierce playoff performances and hard-nosed style on the ice.
Over his NHL career, he won four Stanley Cups with three different teams and built a reputation as one of hockey’s ultimate postseason warriors.
His death has sent shockwaves through the sport, with fans remembering both his championship legacy and the family he leaves behind.
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