Hall of Fame center Bill Russell passed away peacefully on Sunday at the age of 88.
Russell's death was announced on his official Twitter account. The cause and location were not disclosed.
A five-time NBA MVP and 12-time All-Star, Russell won 11 NBA titles as a player with the Boston Celtics. He also was the first Black head coach in North American professional sports history and helped the club win two more titles.
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