Boston, May 31, 2026 – The Europe Today: The brain of NHL legend Claude Lemieux, who recently died at the age of 60, will be donated to Boston University for scientific research focused on the long-term effects of repeated brain injuries.
According to a statement released by his daughter, Claudia Lemieux Bishop, the donation aims to support ongoing research into how repeated head trauma can impact athletes over time, particularly in contact sports such as ice hockey.
The statement said the family hopes that linking Lemieux’s name to the research will help advance understanding of brain injuries and encourage more open discussions about athlete safety and long-term health risks.
“By having his name associated with this research, we hope that his life can contribute to greater understanding, more candid conversations and better protection for athletes and their families in the future,” the statement read.
Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup winner and one of the most well-known figures in professional ice hockey, died by suicide earlier this week at the age of 60, according to the family announcement.
Researchers at Boston University are widely known for their work studying chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and the neurological effects of repeated concussions in athletes, particularly in high-impact sports.
The planned donation is expected to contribute to further scientific understanding of brain trauma and its long-term consequences in professional athletes.
