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NBA star Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58 from brain cancer

Deutsche Welle Monday, 30 September 2024 ()
The basketball legend, who played 18 seasons in the NBA, earned recognition as one of the league's best defenders. After his retirement, he devoted time to improving the lives of citizens in his native country, Congo.
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Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo -- one of the greatest defensive basketball players ever -- has died after a battle with brain cancer. He was 58 years old.

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