Hockey legend Claude Lemieux admitted relapse hours before death, report says
Former NHL star Claude Lemieux acknowledged to his family that he had relapsed after 12 years of sobriety, just hours before his death, according to a report. The four-time Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe winner died at age 56. The disclosure highlights the ongoing struggles with addiction that can persist even after long periods of recovery.
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