Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58, the NBA announced Monday. The cause of death was a brain tumor diagnosed in October 2022.
Mutombo died surrounded by his family.
US basketball star Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58
“Dikembe Mutombo was larger than life. On the court, he was one of the best defenders and shot blockers in NBA history. Off the court, he poured his heart and soul into helping others,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.