Former NHL Star Claude Lemieux Dead at 60

Originally posted on The Spun | By Andrew Holleran | Last updated May 28, 2026 1:25 PM ET

Former NHL star Claude Lemieux has died. He was just 60 years old.

The former NHL star, who is not related to fellow hockey legend Mario Lemieux, passed away this week. NHL Alumni officially announced the news on social media.

"The NHL Alumni Association is devastated to share that Claude Lemieux has passed away at the age of 60. Born in Buckingham, Quebec, Claude was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft and would make his NHL debut just a few months later on October 13, 1983 and scored his first career NHL goal on December 4, 1983," the league announced.

"He was loved by his wife and four children, and on behalf of the Lemieux family, we kindly ask that everyone respect their privacy during this difficult time. Memorial service details to follow."

The NHL Alumni Association is devastated to share that Claude Lemieux has passed away at the age of 60.

Born in Buckingham, Quebec, Claude was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft and would make his NHL debut just a few months later… pic.twitter.com/iohlATU6qz
— NHL Alumni (@NHLAlumni) May 28, 2026

Lemieux starred in the NHL for six teams between 1983 and 2009. He was a four-time Stanley Cup champion and a winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy, given to the NHL's best player, in 1995.

"Claude played 297 regular-season games in an Avalanche uniform before rejoining the New Jersey Devils in November of 1999, and for a fourth and final time, would be crowned a Stanley Cup champion on June 10, 2000. Claude later played for the Phoenix Coyotes and Dallas Stars before making a comeback with the San Jose Sharks during the 2008-09 season. Internationally, Claude represented Canada on several occasions, including capturing a gold medal at the 1985 World Junior Hockey Championships and winning the 1987 Canada Cup," the league added.

Our thoughts are with his friends and family members during this difficult time.

May he rest in peace.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

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