Claude Lemieux, 60, dies by suicide: Four-time Stanley Cup champion won 1995 Conn Smythe Award

Lemieux was known for his trademark tenacity and clutch playoff performances throughout his lengthy and decorated career

Four-time Stanley Cup champion and 1995 Conn Smythe Trophy winner Claude Lemieux has died at the age of 60, the NHL Alumni Association announced on Thursday. Lemieux played 1,215 NHL games over the course of his prolific 21-year career.

Lemieux died by suicide, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Authorities responded to a call just after 3 a.m. ET on Thursday morning at the family's furniture store in Lake Park, Florida. The officials said the victim was believed to be Lemieux, who was discovered by one of his sons.

Lemieux was just in Montreal to carry the torch for the Canadiens prior to Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday.

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