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Bill Walton was ‘champion at every level,’ Obama says

Former President Obama paid tribute to basketball Hall of Fame legend Bill Walton, who died Monday at age 71 from cancer. “Bill Walton was one of the greatest basketball players of all time, a champion at every level and the epitome of unselfish team play,” Obama said. I have written In a statement on social […]

Bill Walton, Hall of Fame Player Who Became a Star Broadcaster, Dies at 71

Bill Walton, who played for John Wooden’s UCLA Bruins and went on to become a Hall of Famer and one of the biggest stars in basketball broadcasting, died Monday, the league announced on behalf of his family. Walton, who had been battling cancer for a long time, was 71 years old. He was named the […]

Fare thee well to legendary hoops star, Dead Head Bill Walton

The voice on the other end of the phone was clear and familiar: it was Bill Walton, calling from Big Sur. “The message was, I want to talk to you about Coach Wooden,” Bill Walton said. “I’m calling from the ends of the earth to talk to you about Coach Wooden.” And, you know, he […]

Hall of Fame basketball player, announcer Bill Walton dies

Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton died Monday at age 71. The two-time NBA champion passed away after a long battle with cancer and was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Walton is survived by his wife, Lori, and four sons. Walton was born in La Mesa, California in 1952. Walton […]

Bill Walton, legendary NBA player and broadcaster, dead at 71

Former NBA MVP and Hall of Famer turned legendary announcer Bill Walton died of cancer on Monday, according to multiple reports. He was 71 years old. Bill Walton dies at age 71 after a battle with cancer. Getty Images Bill Walton played for UCLA and went on to win two NBA championships. Getty Images “Bill […]

NBA Hall of Famer Bill Walton dead at 71 after battle with cancer

Hall of Fame center and two-time NBA champion Bill Walton has died at age 71 after a battle with cancer, the NBA announced Monday. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a statement Monday regarding Walton’s death. “Bill Walton was truly one of a kind,” Silver said. “As a Hall of Fame player, he redefined the center […]