Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the most notorious players in hockey history, has died at the age of 60.
Lemieux's death was announced by the NHL Alumni Association on Thursday, but a cause of death was not revealed. The native of Buckingham, Quebec, Canada won four titles in his career that spanned from 1983 to 2009.
Lemieux's sudden passing comes just three days after he served as the ceremonial 'torch bearer' for the Montreal Canadiens before their Eastern Conference Final Game 3 matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes.
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More details are expected to follow as the hockey community mourns the loss of a player known for his physical style and clutch performances in the playoffs.
