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Former Canadian hockey star Chris Simon, who played 15 seasons in the National Hockey League, has died by suicide at the age of 52, and his family believe CTE played a role in his death. “The family strongly believes and witnessed firsthand, that Chris struggled immensely from CTE which unfortunately resulted in his death,” said a statement from the family shared by Simon’s former agent.
He was a beloved friend, father, brother, and son,” the association added. Tributes poured in from teams and athletes alike. The Colorado Avalanche shared a statement from Simon’s former teammate, Joe Sakic, that said: “Chris was a great guy, a beloved teammate and an important part of our first championship season. He was a really good hockey player who could score goals, was a big presence in the dressing room and was the first person to stand up and defend his teammates.
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