Claude Lemieux’s brain to be donated to BU’s CTE Center, family says

Claude Lemieux’s mind is being donated to the Boston University CTE Heart to analysis the long-term results of repetitive mind accidents, his household mentioned Saturday in an announcement launched by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop.

Lemieux died of suicide at age 60 on Thursday, in line with authorities, after earlier within the week serving because the Montreal Canadiens’ torchbearer previous to a playoff recreation. He performed practically 1,500 NHL video games with six groups from 1983-2009 and was identified for his hard-hitting fashion and skill to carry out in massive video games on the way in which to profitable the Stanley Cup 4 occasions.

The household mentioned it gave the CTE Center permission to publicly share any findings with Lemieux’s title, including that no conclusions ought to be drawn relating to any prognosis.

“Claude devoted his post-playing profession to serving to the following technology,” the household mentioned, referring to Lemieux turning into an agent. “By permitting his title to be linked to this analysis, we hope his life can contribute to larger understanding, extra trustworthy conversations and higher safety for athletes and households within the years forward.”