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NBA champion, Hall of Famer Bill Walton passes away after battle with cancer

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(LEX 18) — Two-time NBA champion and Hall of Famer Bill Walton passed away after a long battle with cancer, the NBA announced on Monday.

Walton was 71 years old and was surrounded by his family when he passed, according to the NBA.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released the following statement regarding Walton's passing: