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NBA Legend Bill Walton Dead at 71

Bill Walton -- the NBA legend who delighted fans for decades both on the court and in the commentary booth -- has died, according to the NBA.

The league put out a press release Monday morning announcing the sad news ... saying Bill passed away at his after a prolonged battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family when he passed.

Bill Walton
Bill Walton
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver remembers Bill as a dominant force on the court and a colorful personality off it .