Former Canadiens Forward Claude Lemieux Passes Away At 60
Terrible news.
thehockeynews.comClaude Lemieux, the former NHL forward and four-time Stanley Cup champion, has passed away at age 60. Multiple outlets reported the death on May 27–28, 2026, including Canadian and U.S. outlets, with Canadiens officials acknowledging the loss and expressing condolences. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
Key facts about Claude Lemieux:
- Born July 16, 1965, in Buckingham, Quebec.
- Won Stanley Cups with the Canadiens (1986), Devils (1995), Avalanche (1996), and Devils again (2000) across a 21-year NHL career.
- Known for his playoff production and tenacious style; finished with 271 goals, 360 assists in 1,510 regular-season games, and 133 playoff goals in 234 playoff games (career totals approximate from historical records).
- Notable moments include his physical play in the 1997-98 era and a controversial check that became part of NHL lore.
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