R.I.P. Dikembe Mutombo has died from brain cancer at age 58 (1966-2024)
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Mutombo's son shares heartbreaking tribute after NBA legend's death
The NBA Hall of Famer and eight-time Al l-Star tragically lost his battle with brain cancer on Monday. The 7-foot-2 former center is survived by his wife Rose and three children
The senior posted a statement on social media following the death of his father, 'the purest heart I have ever known'.
'My dad will forever be my hero. Not because of his success - not because of the millions who, over the last four decades, have come to know and love him,' Ryan wrote.
'My dad is my hero because he simply cared. He remains the purest heart I have ever known.
'At times, I thought of my dad as a super-human. The child in me would sigh to hear that this was never actually the case.
'My dad was a regular man who would stop at no lengths to honor the world, its people, and its creator. He loved others with every ounce of his being. That's what made him so accessible. That's what made him real.
'Dikembe Mutombo was salt and light, and today, on the 30th of September, 2024, he has been called to rest. I love you, Dad. Rest easy.'
RIP to one of the greats
Man this fuckin sucks. Dude was a very good man. R.I.P.
RIP