The details regarding the will of NHL great Claude Lemieux have been revealed.
The four-time Stanley Cup champion, one of the most controversial players in hockey history, died by suicide in the early hours on May 28.
In the weeks that followed, the 60-year-old’s death sparked an outpouring of sadness, with President Trump among those to pay tribute to a ‘legend’ of hockey.
A month on from Lemieux’s tragic death, the details of his will have now revealed that the NHL great had picked his wife, Deborah, to run his estate following his death.
According to court documents, first obtained by TMZ, Lemieux left ‘all of [his] estate’ to a trust set up alongside Deborah back in September 2008.
In a legal document filed in Arizona, he wrote: ‘I nominate and appoint Deborah Lemieux as the Personal Representative to administer my estate’.
The details regarding the will of NHL great Claude Lemieux have been revealed
The NHL great had appointed his wife, Deborah, to run his estate following his death
He further clarified that, should Deborah ‘fail to qualify’ as administrator of his will, their children Brendan and Claudia Lemieux would become ‘co-representatives’.
The NHL great’s two sons from his first marriage – Christopher and Michael – were not mentioned when naming representatives or beneficiaries.
Daughter Claudia, meanwhile, was among those who lifted the lid on the devastating impact that Lemieux’s death had on the family.
Writing on social media, she said: ‘No words to express the level of devastation we feel. I love you forever daddy. Forever your only girl.’
Her husband, Hunter Bishop, added his own tribute which read: ‘Rest in peace to a truly amazing man. Words can’t even begin to describe how much you meant to everyone. Love you big man.’
Meanwhile, ex-NHL star Brendan Lemieux also wrote on social media: ‘I love you dad! My son’s favorite person is going to watch from above for a while. We will see you.’
Claude Lemieux’s daughter opened up on the family’s ‘devastation’ following his death
Lemieux’s son Brendan also paid a heartbreaking tribute to the NHL legend after his death
Lemieux’s sudden passing came just three days after he served as the ceremonial ‘torch bearer’ for the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre before their Eastern Conference Final Game 3 matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes.
The native of Buckingham, Quebec, won four titles in his career that spanned from 1983 to 2009. His 80 playoff goals are ninth in NHL history and his 234 playoff games are sixth.
But Lemieux will also be remembered as one of the most infamous players in NHL history. He amassed 1,777 career penalty minutes across 1,215 regular season games.
Despite winning four titles, he may be best remembered for a devastating hit he laid on Detroit Red Wings star Kris Draper that sparked a blood feud between Detroit and the Colorado Avalanche that lasted for years.
