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Claude Lemieux’s encephalon is being donated to nan Boston University CTE Center to investigation nan semipermanent effects of repetitive encephalon injuries, his family said Saturday successful a connection released by girl Claudia Lemieux Bishop.
Lemieux died by termination astatine property 60 connected Thursday, according to authorities, aft earlier successful nan week serving arsenic nan Montreal Canadiens’ torchbearer earlier a playoff game. He played astir 1,500 NHL games pinch six teams from 1983 to 2009 and was known for his hard-hitting style and expertise to execute successful large games connected nan measurement to winning nan Stanley Cup 4 times.
The family said it gave nan CTE Center support to publically stock immoderate findings pinch Lemieux’s name, adding that nary conclusions should beryllium drawn regarding immoderate diagnosis.
“Claude dedicated his post-playing profession to helping nan adjacent generation,” nan family said, referring to Lemieux becoming an agent. “By allowing his sanction to beryllium connected to this research, we dream his life tin lend to greater understanding, much honorable conversations and amended protection for athletes and families successful nan years ahead.”
CTE, a degenerative encephalon information caused by repeated trauma to nan head, tin only beryllium diagnosed aft death. Symptoms see representation loss, encephalon fog, aggression, temper swings and depression.
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