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  1. Wilt Chamberlain Dead At 63 - CBS News

    Oct 12, 1999 · Chamberlain's body was found by authorities who were called to his Bel-Air home shortly after noon PDT, said John Black, a Los Angeles Lakers spokesman. A fire department …

  2. Wilt Chamberlain - Wikipedia

    Wilton Norman Chamberlain (/ ˈtʃeɪmbərlɪn / CHAYM-bər-lin; August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American professional basketball player. Standing 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m) tall, he …

  3. What was Wilt Chamberlain's cause of death? Exploring details …

    Mar 11, 2024 · Wilt Chamberlain’s sudden death in 1999 sent a shockwave across the NBA community. Arguably the most dominant player in NBA history died at the age of 63. The …

  4. ESPN.com - NBA - For years, Wilt had endured heart problems

    But for years he also endured heart problems -- and they eventually killed him, Sy Goldberg, Chamberlain's agent and longtime friend, said Wednesday. "He had congestive heart failure," …

  5. Wilt Chamberlain's Cause Of Death - MSN

    NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain was a giant in more ways than one. On October 12, 1999, the world lost one of basketball's most towering figures in Chamberlain.

  6. What The Final Days Of Wilt Chamberlain's Life Were Like

    Aug 19, 2022 · Despite that superhero-like player statistic, though, Chamberlain — who died in Los Angeles in 1999 from a heart attack at the age of 63 — was only human. A fact which …

  7. Wilt Chamberlain Is Dead at 63 - The New York Times Web Archive

    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 records …

  8. The Tragic End of a Sporting Legend: How Wilt Chamberlain Died

    A: Wilt died at the age of 63 in his sleep from a heart attack. He was found by his gardener after being unwell for a while, and it was estimated that he had been dead for 2 to 3 days.

  9. October 12 - blackhistory.today

    Oct 12, 2025 · One of the world's greatest professional basketball players, Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain died on October 12, 1999 in Bel Air, California at age 63. Chamberlain …

  10. From the Archives: Basketball’s Wilt Chamberlain Dies at 63

    Oct 13, 1999 · The 63-year-old Chamberlain, who helped the Los Angeles Lakers to a National Basketball Assn. championship in the 1971-72 season, apparently died of a heart attack.