Celebrities, athletes honor NBA legend Bill Russell following his death

August 1, 2022

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(NEW YORK) — Celebrities, athletes and politicians are paying homage to NBA Hall of Famer Bill Russell, who has died at the age of 88, his family announced Sunday.

Russell died peacefully at home with his wife, Jeanine, by his side, his family said on Twitter.

Former President Barack Obama, Dr. Bernice King and Magic Johnson were among those who reacted to the news of the 11-time NBA champion’s death.

“Today, we lost a giant. As tall as Bill Russell stood, his legacy rises far higher — both as a player and as a person,” Obama said in a statement

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