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Dikembe Mutombo passed away today at the age of 58 from brain cancer. 

Mutombo was the fourth overall pick in the 1991 NBA draft by the Denver Nuggets after a successful career at Georgetown. 

Mutombo was an eight-time NBA All-Star and four-time Defensive Player of the Year. Mutombo was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Had no idea he was suffering from brain cancer. So depressed to hear. Such a great role model and person off the court. Philly thanks you for 2001.

There is not a basketball fan over the age of 30 not feeling sad right now. Amazing player. Amazing human being. RIP

RIP Mt. Mutombo.

Damn, he's such a legend. Didn't know he was sick. RIP Mutombo, thanks for helping pave the way for future generations of African bball and finger waggers.

I will never forget the finger waive. Rest in peace big man. Great role model.

This should be the top WireTap article...not Mikal Bridges

Mutombo's humanitarian work alone makes him one of the most proactive and generous human beings in history. We may have lost a Hall of Fame player, but Africa lost a true ambassador who loved his country.

I didn't know he was sick, so this was a surprise, and sad. RIP to a legendary player and even greater legendary humanitarian.

Totally blind sided by that. Didn't know he had a brain tumor.

RIP Legend

I remember reading an interview with him where he basically said he played well past his prime because every additional season he played was another hospital he'd be able to build. Incredible basketball player, even more Incredible human, the world lost a great man.

Dude was an amazing defensive player but an even more amazing human being. Will be remembered forever. Hopefully his example inspires more to follow in his footsteps and continue his work. RIP Dikembe

One of my favs. I didn't know he was suffering either like most fans. Greatest shot blocker ever. R.i.p. Just brought my day down and I'm already mad

TheCage4 wrote:This should be the top WireTap article...not Mikal Bridges

Mutombo's humanitarian work alone makes him one of the most proactive and generous human beings in history. We may have lost a Hall of Fame player, but Africa lost a true ambassador who loved his country.

Absolutely should be the lede story. Inexcusable.

In the ways that actually, Mutombo was the GOAT of the league. This is a tragedy.

It is a sad day. He was really entertaining to watch in the NBA and he had that drive in his life to improve things in his homeland. He was building schools etc. in his native land. And he was overall a good person. The world has lost a good one. Rest In Peace Dikembe Mutombo... One more finger wiggle in honor of him!

That's just sad. R.I.P.

Why don’t sh*tty people ever get taken early?