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Chris Simon's Suicide Sparks Urgent CTE Awareness Call

4/15/2025

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Former NHL player Chris Simon tragically took his own life at 52, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with mental health struggles. His family disclosed a posthumous diagnosis of Stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), urging for improved support for athletes grappling with brain injuries and condemning the NHL's refusal to acknowledge CTE's ties to the sport.

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Former NHL player Chris Simon tragically took his own life at 52, leaving behind a legacy intertwined with mental health struggles. His family disclosed a posthumous diagnosis of Stage 3 chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), urging for improved support for athletes grappling with brain injuries and condemning the NHL's refusal to acknowledge CTE's ties to the sport.