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NHL·ANALYSIS·July 20, 2026 08:10 AM ET

Report reveals details surrounding Claude Lemieux's death

He reportedly relapsed following 12 years of sobriety.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 201 min read
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What happened: New details have surfaced regarding the final hours before the death of Claude Lemieux. According to Yahoo Sports, the 60-year-old had recently relapsed after 12 years of sobriety, leading his wife to ask him to leave their home on May 27.

Why it matters: The circumstances provide further context to his passing, which was ruled a suicide after he was found at a family-owned furniture business in Florida. The developments arrive shortly after local authorities released their official findings on the tragedy.

What to watch: His family has previously requested privacy and asked the public to stop speculating as they grieve.

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