More details have emerged about the death of NHL legend Claude Lemieux, who passed away at sixty years old. TMZ obtained his death certificate from Florida's Bureau of Vital Statistics, as the document shed new light on what happened in the days after his passing. The certificate listed his location of death as a "place of business" in Lake Park, Florida. It had previously been reported that one of his adult sons was the one who found him dead inside a rear warehouse at the Andros Home showroom in West Palm Beach, where his family ran a furniture business. He hanged himself there.A Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office spokesperson had confirmed to Us Weekly at the time that responding officers ruled the death a suicide. The spokesperson added,"The business was secured for evidence preservation/investigation by VCD Homicide. The victim is believed to be Claude Lemieux."His body was brought first to a funeral home in Stuart, Florida. It was later moved to Henson Chapel Cemetery in Vilas, North Carolina.Claude's family later shared the news that they will donate his brain for research into the neurodegenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).Claude Lemieux's family opens up about the man behind the hockey legend in public statement:2014 NHL Draft - Rounds 2-7 - Source: GettyJust days before his death was confirmed, Claude Lemieux had appeared as a torchbearer at the NHL's Eastern Conference Finals in Montreal on May 25, a moment that made the news of his passing all the more shocking to the sports world. As per a report shared by Us Weekly, his family released a public statement on May 30. They opened by acknowledging both sides of the man they knew."Claude was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and teammate. To the hockey world, he was one of the game's most unforgettable competitors: a four-time Stanley Cup champion, a Conn Smythe Trophy winner, and one of the great playoff performers of all time," his family shared.The statement continued,"To his family, he was more than a hero: he was loyal, loving, funny, protective, and generous. He was stubborn, and he was completely devoted to the people he loved. He was adored by his family in turn."Claude Lemieux's family also spoke to the fire that defined him on and off the ice."Claude was a passionate man. He brought that passion to the rink, to his work, to his friendships, and most of all to his family. He was fierce on the ice because he cared so deeply about winning, about his teammates, and about never giving less than everything he had.""Away from the game, he was tender, loyal and full of life. He made us laugh, he showed up for us, and he loved his children and grandchildren with his whole heart," they added.Claude Lemieux's family donates his brain to science in bid to protect future generations of athletes:The Stanley Cup-NJ Devils, on Letterman - Source: GettyAs part of the same statement, the Lemieux family also announced that they would be donating his brain to the UNITE Brain Bank at the Boston University CTE Center. The donation is intended to support research into the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts and traumatic brain injury."Claude dedicated his post-play career to helping the next generation," his family said. "By allowing his name to be connected to this research, we hope his life can contribute to greater understanding, more honest conversations, and better protection for athletes and families in the years ahead," they added.The family described the brain donation as "a gift to science, to athletes and to future generations of families seeking answers." Their statement also touched on the circumstances of his death, asking the public to approach the topic with care."Suicide is complex, and the family asks media and the public to discuss this loss with care, compassion and respect for those who lost him," they shared.NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and the Devils lead tributes to Claude Lemieux in the aftermath of his passing:1992 John Vanbiesbrouck - Source: Getty NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman released a statement in the aftermath of Claude Lemieux's death, as the league paid tribute to his remarkable career."The National Hockey League mourns the passing of Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the greatest big-game players in hockey history," Bettman shared.As per a report shared by the New York Post, the New Jersey Devils also issued a statement honouring the man who helped bring New Jersey its first ever Stanley Cup title in 1995. Claude Lemieux went on to lift the trophy three more times across his career, winning his first with Montreal back in 1986, a second Devils championship in 2000, and a fourth with Colorado in 1996."A clutch player on the ice and greatly appreciated by Devils' fans off it, Claude's impact in bringing the first-ever Stanley Cup to New Jersey will forever be remembered as one of the paramount performances in team history," the Devils said. Lemieux is survived by his wife, Deborah, and four children. Among them is son Brendan, a former New York Rangers forward.