Claude Lemieux, a former NHL player who won four Stanley Cups during his career, has died at age 60. The NHL Alumni Association announced his death on Thursday.
Lemieux's NHL career included four Stanley Cup championships. He also won the Conn Smythe Trophy in 1995, awarded to the most valuable player during the NHL playoffs.
Days before his death was announced, Lemieux made a public appearance at the Bell Centre during the Eastern Conference Final. The venue serves as the home arena for the Montreal Canadiens.
The NHL Alumni Association released a statement regarding Lemieux's passing. The organization said it was "devastated" by the news.
Reports characterized Lemieux's death as unexpected. The announcement came shortly after his appearance at the Eastern Conference Final.
Lemieux's career accomplishments include his four Stanley Cup victories and his 1995 Conn Smythe Trophy recognition. His recent public appearance at the Bell Centre occurred in the days preceding the announcement of his death at age 60.
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