Dikembe Mutombo, NBA legend and Hall of Famer, dies of brain cancer at 58

Dikembe Mutombo, NBA legend and Hall of Famer, dies of brain cancer at 58

The NBA announced on Monday that Hall of Famer, humanitarian, and legendary shot blocker Dikembe Mutombo has died at 58. The cause of death was brain cancer, which he was diagnosed with back in Oct. 2022. Mutombo was surrounded by his family when he passed. Mutombo, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, became one of the best defensive players of all time over his 18-year career.

Liz Roscher | September 30, 2024 at 12:57 PM

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