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NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away at 58

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By Web Desk Published October 1, 2024 2 Min Read
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Dikembe Mutombo, the celebrated NBA star and dedicated humanitarian, has died at the age of 58. The National Basketball Association confirmed his death following a battle with brain cancer. Mutombo passed away in Atlanta on September 30, 2024.

Originally from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mutombo stood at 7 feet 2 inches and initially aspired to a medical career before his pivot to professional basketball. Throughout his illustrious 18-year NBA career, he played for six teams and retired with the league’s second-highest number of blocked shots, trailing only behind Hakeem Olajuwon.

Dikembe Mutombo's son, Ryan, shared a special message honoring his father ❤️

(via ryanmutombo/IG) pic.twitter.com/hHvrpJwFDx

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 30, 2024

Known for his iconic finger wag, Mutombo famously used this gesture to dissuade opponents from taking him on in the paint. His career was marked by significant achievements, including leading the Denver Nuggets to a notable playoff upset over the Seattle SuperSonics in 1994. “Basketball was a vehicle that I used to get me where I’m going,” Mutombo stated in a 2022 Sports Illustrated interview.

Basketball Hall of Famer and humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at age 58. pic.twitter.com/SoDANXt0JW

— ESPN (@espn) September 30, 2024

Beyond basketball, Mutombo was profoundly committed to humanitarian work. In 2006, he established a hospital in Kinshasa, named in honour of his mother, and contributed millions to various charitable causes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he played a crucial role in promoting vaccines and funded a $4 million school in Tshibombo village in 2020. President George W. Bush acknowledged a U.S. citizen since 2006, Mutombo in a State of the Union address for his philanthropic efforts.

Mutombo leaves behind his wife, Rose, and their children, along with a legacy of both sports excellence and global humanitarianism.

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