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Bill Walton Dies: Basketball Hall Of Famer & Emmy-Winning Sportscaster Was 71


Bill Walton, two-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer who went on to become an Emmy-winning sports broadcaster, died Monday.

Bill Walton, two-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer who went on to become an Emmy-winning broadcaster for ESPN and other networks, died Monday following a lengthy battle with cancer, the league announced. “Bill then translated his infectious enthusiasm and love for the game to broadcasting, where he delivered insightful and colorful commentary which entertained generations of basketball fans. I treasured our close friendship, envied his boundless energy and admired the time he took with every person he encountered.”

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Bill Walton, NBA Star, ESPN Commentator and Grateful Dead Superfan, Dies at 71