Nate Thurmond – Cause of Death, Age, Date, and Facts
The basketball player Nate Thurmond passed away at age 74, this age of death has to be considered respectable. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Nate Thurmond and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Hall of Fame NBA center for the San Francisco and Golden State Warriors who was known as “Nate the Great.” He became the first player in NBA history to record a quadruple-double with 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists and 12 blocks while playing for the Chicago Bulls against the Atlanta Hawks on October 18, 1974.
He played with Gus Johnson at Akron Central.
His #42 jersey was retired by both the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers.
He had a son, Adam, with his wife Marci.
Both he and Wilt Chamberlain grabbed 20+ rebounds playing head to head in every game of the 1967 NBA Finals.
How did Nate Thurmond die?
Nate Thurmond's death was caused by leukemia.
Thurmond died on July 16, 2016, nine days away from his 75th birthday, after a short battle with leukemia.| Cause of death | Leukemia |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 74 years |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Birthday | N/A |
| Death date | July 16, 2016 |
| Place of death | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
