On May 26, Claude Lemieux was honored on the ice in Montreal. Just two days later, Vegas defenseman Andersson and the hockey world were informed of his passing.
"It was just... well, it's one of those things you just wish wasn't true. You just try to be there in some way, as much as you can, for the family," he said at a press conference ahead of the start of the NHL finals series against Carolina.
Andersson said he had a close relationship with Lemieux.
"He was truly one of those people I could call about anything," he said.
Lemieux was 60 years old. Authorities have ruled the death a suicide.
In emergencies or if you have thoughts of suicide, always call 112.
This is where you can turn if you feel unwell:
Mind.se.
Suicide Zero – suicidezero.se.
Spes – National Association for Suicide Prevention and Survivor Support. spes.se.
BRIS – children's rights in society. bris.se.
Save the Children – raddabarnen.se. Also for parents.
Alcoholics Anonymous – aa.se.
On-call buddy – receives calls from children and young people up to the age of 25. jourhavandekompis.se.
On-call fellow human being – can be reached at night on 08–702 16 80.
Friends – friends.se.
1177 – healthcare advice and information about the nearest psychiatric emergency department. 1177.se
National mental health and suicide prevention helpline – reachable 24/7 at 90390.
