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Family of Former NHL Player Chris Simon Blames His Suicide on CTE

‘GRIEVING’

In a statement, his family said it “strongly believes and witnessed firsthand, that Chris struggled immensely from CTE.”

Josh Fiallo
Josh Fiallo 

Breaking News Reporter

Chris Simon celebrates scoring a goal for the Calgary Flames.
Reuters/Andy Clark
Josh Fiallo

Josh Fiallo

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