NHL legend Claude Lemieux dies at 60
Lemieux was selected at No. 26 overall by the Canadiens in the 1983 NHL Draft, and he played with the franchise until 1990, including being part of the Stanley Cup-winning team in 1986.
www.yardbarker.comClaude Lemieux, the former Canadiens forward and four-time Stanley Cup champion, has died at age 60. Multiple outlets reported the news on May 27–28, 2026, with the Montreal Canadiens and the NHL Alumni Association issuing statements of condolences; the exact cause of death was not disclosed publicly at the time.[2][4][5]
Key details you might find relevant:
- Lemieux's career included championships with the Canadiens (1986), Devils (1995, 2000), and Avalanche (1996).[5][2]
- He recently appeared as a torchbearer for the Canadiens during the playoffs, a ceremonial role that drew tributes from teammates and teams.[2][5]
- Reactions poured in from teams and former teammates, reflecting on his competitiveness and impact on the ice.[5][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest obituaries or statements from specific outlets (e.g., CBC, NHL, or the Canadiens) and summarize any additional details or tributes.