Dikembe Mutombo, an NBA Global Ambassador and member of the Hall of Fame, has died from brain cancer, the NBA said in a statement on Monday. He was 58. Mutombo, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022, was surrounded by his family, the NBA said.

Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo died Monday from brain cancer. The Congolese American earned eight-time All-Star selections and was named the NBA's defensive player of the year four times during his pro career.

Basketball star Dikembe Mutombo, an NBA Global Ambassador and Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer died on Sept. 30 at the age of 58 from brain cancer, according to an announcement from the league. Mutombo’s family announced two years ago that he had been undergoing treatment in Atlanta for a brain tumor, the Associated Press reported.