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Claude Lemieux’s family announced that the former NHL star’s brain will be donated to the Boston University CTE Center’s UNITE Brain Bank for research into the long-term effects of repetitive head injuries and traumatic brain injury, they announced Saturday.
The UNITE Brain Bank is described as the largest tissue repository in the world focused on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and CTE, underscoring the donation’s significance.
The family emphasizes that this decision is a gift to science, to athletes and to future generations of families seeking answers, and no conclusions should be drawn yet.

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Claude Lemieux’s family will donate his brain to Boston University for CTE research to study brain injuries in athletes.
The family says the donation is a gift to science to help future athletes and families.
The announcement comes after Lemieux’s death at age 60 and notes the family’s intent to publish findings publicly with his name.
Officials and hockey figures expressed condolences and highlighted Lemieux’s career and contributions to the sport.
The release references ongoing work by the Concussion & CTE Foundation in research and treatment.
The story includes references to Claude Lemieux’s career spanning multiple NHL teams and his post-playing work as an agent.
The article notes crisis resources for mental health, including 988 Lifeline for confidential crisis support.
The piece ties the donation to broader coverage of NHL players and post-career health discussions.
Multiple players and family statements frame the donation within a mission to improve long-term athlete safety.
The article reiterates the need for caution not to draw conclusions from the donation about any diagnosis.

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