Claude Lemieux’s family pays tribute to NHL champion who died days after Canadiens torch ceremony Two-time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux died on Thursday at the age of 60. His death came as a surprise, as he recently participated in the Montreal Canadiens’ home arena torch ceremony. Tributes have poured in from his children and former teammates, remembering him as a respected and polarizing figure in hockey.

• Claude Lemieux, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, has died at 60.
• Lemieux recently carried the torch at a Montreal Canadiens game, days before his death.
• His daughter, Claudia, and son, Brendan, shared emotional tributes on social media.
• Brendan Lemieux also played in the NHL.
• Lemieux scored a famous rookie goal for the Canadiens in 1986.
• Former teammate Doug Gilmour described Lemieux as a player who frustrated opponents but was valued by teammates.