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After undergoing dental surgery in the week before his death, he was in great pain and seemed unable to recover from the stress. On October 12, 1999, Chamberlain died at age 63 at his home in Bel Air. His longtime attorney Sy Goldberg stated Chamberlain died of congestive heart failure. Goldberg said:
Oct 12, 1999 · The NBA legend and record-holder died of a possible heart attack in 1999. He was one of the most dominant and versatile players in basketball history, scoring 31,419 points and 23,924 rebounds in his career.
Oct 13, 1999 · Wilt Chamberlain, the towering center who dominated professional basketball in the 1960s and early ‘70s and once scored 100 points in a game, was found dead Tuesday in his Bel-Air home.
Mar 11, 2024 · Wilt Chamberlain died of heart failure in 1999 at age 63. He was a two-time NBA champion, a 1972 finals MVP and a four-time league MVP. Learn more about his career achievements and his relationship with Russell and Abdul-Jabbar.
By FRANK LITSKY. ilt Chamberlain, whose size, strength and intimidation made him probably the most dominant player in basketball history, and whose 100-point game stands as one of the towering...
Apr 2, 2014 · Chamberlain died of heart failure on October 12, 1999, at his Los Angeles home. He once said that "no one cheered for Goliath," but the response to his passing proved that to be false.
Oct 12, 1999 · Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain, one of the greatest centers to ever play the game, has died at the age of 63, his friends and former teammates said on Tuesday.
