Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to Boston University’s CTE Center, his family says
His family said the donation will help researchers study repetitive head impacts and CTE, with more than 1,700 brains already in the program.
- Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family announced after his death by suicide at age 60.
- Lemieux played nearly 1,500 NHL games with six teams from 1983-2009 and was known for his hard-hitting style and ability to perform in big games, winning the Stanley Cup four times.
- The family gave permission for the CTE Center to publicly share any findings with Lemieux's name, hoping his life can contribute to greater understanding and better protection for athletes and families.
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Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to Boston University’s CTE Center, his family says
Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop.
Tragic death of NHL legend Claude Lemieux takes surprise turn –...
Claude Lemieux’s brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop. Lemieux died of suicide at age 60 on Thursday, according to authorities, after earlier in the week serving as the Montreal Canadiens’ torchbearer prior to a playoff game. He played nearly 1,500 NHL games with six teams from …
Family Giving NHL Star's Brain to CTE Center
The family of the late NHL great Claude Lemieux is giving his brain to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, per the AP . Lemieux died of suicide at age 60 on Thursday, according to authorities in Florida, after earlier in the week...
Claude Lemieux's brain will be donated to Boston University's CTE Center, his family says
Claude Lemieux's brain is being donated to the Boston University CTE Center to research the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries, his family said Saturday in a statement released by daughter Claudia Lemieux Bishop.
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