Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, dies from brain cancer at 58
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Dikembe Mutombo, an NBA Global Ambassador and member of the Hall of Fame, has died from brain cancer, the NBA said in a statement on Monday. He was 58.
Mutombo, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022, was surrounded by his family, the NBA said.
"Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life," NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. "On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the NBA. Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others."
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