{"id":56566,"date":"2026-05-31T04:05:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T04:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/56566\/"},"modified":"2026-05-31T04:05:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-31T04:05:20","slug":"claude-lemieuxs-brain-being-donated-to-boston-university-for-cte-research","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ai\/56566\/","title":{"rendered":"Claude Lemieux’s brain being donated to Boston University for CTE research"},"content":{"rendered":"

Claude Lemieux\u2019s brain will be donated to Boston University\u2019s CTE Center to research the long-term effects of brain injuries, his family said in a statement Saturday.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the hope the Claude\u2019s life can continue to help others, the family has chosen to donate his brain to the UNITE Brain Bank at the Boston University CTE Center for research into the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injury,\u201d the statement, which was posted on Brendan Lemieux\u2019s Instagram account, read<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The family also said they are permitting the CTE Center to publicly publish any potential findings with Lemieux\u2019s name.<\/p>\n

\"ClaudeClaude Lemieux carries the torch in the opening ceremony of the Hurricanes\u2019 Game 3 win over the Canadiens at the Bell Centre on May 25, 2026 in Montreal. NHLI via Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cClaude dedicated his post-playing career to helping the next generation,\u201d the family said in reference to Lemieux\u2019s career as an agent after his playing days. \u201cBy 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

They added that no one should come to any conclusions about Lemieux based on a diagnosis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe family emphasizes that this is a gift to science, to athletes, and to future generations of families seeking answers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lemieux died by suicide at 60 years old on Thursday<\/a> in the back of a warehouse of a family-owned furniture store in Lake Park, Fla.<\/p>\n

Authorities confirmed on Friday that the four-time Stanley Cup winner hanged himself and was found by one of this sons<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a member of the Concussion & CTE Foundation Board of Directors, we are dedicated to research, treatment and finding a cure to CTE,\u201d hockey agent Allan Walsh wrote in a social media post<\/a>. \u201cThank you for this gift and helping make a difference in people\u2019s lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

A close family friend previously told The Post<\/a> that, despite being depressed leading up to his suicide, Lemieux\u2019s family had no idea that he planned to take his own life.<\/p>\n

\"ClaudeClaude Lemieux died by suicide at 60 years old on Thursday. NEW YORK POST<\/p>\n

\u201cThey didn\u2019t expect that at all, they never saw it coming\u201d Colombe Lacroix told The Post. \u201cHe\u2019s been going through a difficult time. He was depressed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lemieux was in the NHL for 21 seasons, spending time with the Canadiens, Devils, Avalanche, Coyotes, Stars, and Sharks.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday is a dark day for the Canadiens family and the entire hockey community. I wish to express my most sincere and deepest condolences to Claude\u2019s family and loved ones,\u201d Canadiens owner Geoff Molson said in a statement Thursday. \u201cA fierce competitor who rose to the occasion in big moments, Claude was a relentless, courageous, and tenacious player who led the team to the highest honors. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe embodied the very essence of being a Montreal Canadiens player. Today we mourn the untimely passing of one of our champions. Our thoughts are with his family on this difficult day.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for free and confidential crisis counseling.<\/p>\n

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