Claude Lemieux‘s physique was transported from Florida to North Carolina … the place the late hockey legend might be laid to relaxation, based on a loss of life certificates obtained by TMZ Sports activities.
Lemieux, who was 60, was discovered deceased on Could 28 by one among his grownup youngsters at a warehouse owned by the household.
As we beforehand reported, the longtime hockey star took his personal life.
Lemieux was taken to a neighborhood funeral dwelling in Stuart, FL, earlier than his physique was taken out of state … to the Henson Chapel Cemetery in Vilas, NC.
The official certificates, authored by an affiliate health worker, lists Lemieux’s occupation as “hockey player,” and his trade as “National Hockey League.”
In fact, Lemieux had an exceptional, 21-season profession within the NHL, profitable the Stanley Cup 4 occasions, together with in 1995 when he gained the Conn Smythe Trophy with the New Jersey Devils, given to the perfect playoff performer.
Even in retirement, Claude stayed related to the sport, working almost 20 years as a participant agent for some of the distinguished hockey businesses.
It wasn’t uncommon to see him round any of his former groups.
On Could 26, NHL legend Claude Lemieux ceremonially carried the torch in Montreal earlier than the playoff recreation between Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes. Yesterday, he was discovered lifeless. The previous hockey participant died by suicide. He was 60 years previous. pic.twitter.com/LTWO60eLHw
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In truth, just some days earlier than his loss of life, Lemieux was the ceremonial torchbearer for the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff recreation.
RIP
