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Amélie Champagne, daughter of Jean Coutu group president, dies by suicide after Lyme disease battle

ByCanLyme Team

September 22, 2022

Content warning: This article discusses the topic of suicide which may be sensitive for some readers.

Amélie Champagne, 22, recently died by suicide after a years-long struggle with Lyme disease.

The daughter of Alain Champagne, the president of Jean Coutu Group, shared the news on his LinkedIn page.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts (and still in shock) that I share the tragic news that our sweetheart Amélie took her own life this past Sunday,” he began in the post. “Every day is extremely difficult.”

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  1. My heart is breaking for the Champagne family. Amelie was brave enough to decide her future, and is now pain-free and with our Father. Prayers are being lifted for comfort, peace, and many precious memories for the family.

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