Dikembe Mutombo

Born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo on June 25, 1966 — died September 30, 2024 (aged 58)

Dikembe Mutombo Mpolondo Mukamba Jean-Jacques Wamutombo was a Congolese-American former professional basketball player. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association. Outside basketball, he has become well known for his humanitarian work. He passed away on September 30, 2024 due to brain cancer.