Bill Walton passes away at age 71

[Gbulldog]

Bill Walton passed away at age 71 from cancer. Love him or hate him, he was a unique individual. One of the all-time great college players. NBA career cut short by injuries.

 

[cjb5656]

Didn’t know he had cancer. RIP to the big redhead.

 

[LELL]

I always liked him. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[nwwarrior09]

Always entertaining and definitely unique. RIP.

 

[Smarty2022]

Sad! A true Dead Head!

 

[nwwarrior09]

Seems fitting he passed shortly after the final PAC conference events. Went out with one of the things he loved the most, "the conference of champions."

 

[CDRam84]

What a wonderful person! So passionate for life…you will be missed….now he can hang with Jerry grooving in the great beyond.

 

[tom 48]

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https://athlonsports.com/nba/shaquille-oneals-emotional-tribute-to-bill-walton-moves-nba-fans

https://athlonsports.com/nba/charles-barkleys-touching-tribute-to-bill-walton-resonates-deeply-with-nba-fans