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Bill Walton, NBA Hall of Famer Who Won 2 Championships, Dead at 71

Bill Walton, the legendary basketball player and sportscaster, has died after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Named the league MVP in 1978, the 6-foot-11 Walton won another title as a member of the Boston Celtics in 1986, when he earned the Sixth Man of the Year award. - Focus on Sport/Getty Images"On behalf of everyone with the UCLA men's basketball program, we are deeply saddened to learn of Bill Walton's passing," UCLA head coach Mick Cronin said in a statement, adding: "Beyond his remarkable accomplishments as a player, it's his relentless energy, enthusiasm for the game and unwavering candor that have been the hallmarks of his larger than life personality." He is survived by his wife Lori and sons Adam, Nate, Chris and Luke, a former NBA player and now an assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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