Just last night, NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo passed away due to brain cancer at the age of 58.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany mourned the legendary basketball star on social media, writing: “Today, a legend has passed away. Dikembe Mutombo was an NBA legend and a legend of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He inspired the Congolese youth of his generation worldwide, giving them hope. Because of him, we grew up watching the NBA. Because of him, we were proud of our heritage. He showed us that we could dream big and achieve success. He told us to cherish our roots, not just in words but also in actions. The Dikembe Mutombo Foundation carried out extensive humanitarian work in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on improving health and quality of life. We will miss him. I extend my condolences to his family and loved ones. RIP.”
Kompany’s father, Pierre Kompany, was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, later moving to Belgium in 1975 where he married a local Belgian and had three children, including the current Bayern Munich coach.
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