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The family of former NHL star Claude Lemieux has made a significant donation to Boston University's CTE Center, donating his brain to aid research into the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries.

According to the report,Lemieux's family granted permission for the CTE Center to publicly share any findings linked to his name,but cautioned that no conclusions should be drawn about a possible diagnosis.

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The donation comes after Lemieux's death by suicide at age 60, just days after serving as a torchbearer before a playoff game.

Lemieux enjoyed a lengthy career from 1983 to 2009,appearing in nearly 1,500 games with six teams and winning the Stanley Cup four times.

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The family hopes that by associating Lemieux's name with the research, his story will foster greater understanding, more open dialogue, and improved safety measures for athletes and families in the future.

By donating his brain to the CTE Center, the family is takking a proactive step towards addressing the issue of repetitive brain injuries in sports.

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The report also includes an editor's note about suicide,providing the national suicide and crisis lifeline number (988) and online chat resources for those in need.