The NBA announced on Monday that Hall of Famer and legend of the sport Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58. The cause of death was brain cancer, and Mutombo was surrounded by his family when he passed.
NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. He was surrounded by his family.
— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) September 30, 2024
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement. pic.twitter.com/fkFPaiMVD3
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