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Nasty Nash · 06-19-2010, 02:01 PM

Manute Bol passed away 2 hrs ago in a hospital in Reston, VA. Passed away at 47 years old

Manute Bol Passes Away

Saturday, June 19, 2010
Posted By Andy Hutchins 2:30 PM

As first reported by a Facebook group affiliated with one of his charities, Manute Bol passed away this morning at the age of 47. (A screengrab of the Facebook message follows after the jump. Thanks to MLB.com's Mike McCall for providing it.)
Sudan Sunrise, a charity Bol has worked with, is listed as the contact for that group, and responded via email: "Sudan Sunrise is very sorry to pass on the news that Manute Bol died this morning, June 19, 2010, at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. Sudan and the world have lost a hero and an example for all of us. Manute, we'll miss you. Our prayers and best wishes go out to all his family, and all who mourn his loss." Even as Twitter-sourced stories go, Bol's death initially seemed sketchy and light on details, but that Facebook group had been updating members on Bol's condition since he was hospitalized for kidney problems in mid-May. This tweet was the first I saw that noted the group sent a message to members informing them of Bol's passing this morning.
Bol spent ten seasons in the NBA, roaming the paint with his lean, 7'7" frame and specializing as a shot-blocker. He ranks second to Mark Eaton in blocks per game, and twice blocked 15 shots in one contest.
But it is his post-basketball career of philanthropy and service that merits the lion's share of Bol's popularity. His efforts in the Sudan, his native country, were recently praised by the KC Star's Sam Mellinger, and they will be his lasting legacy. Mellinger also tweeted that Bol has died, as has New York Times reporter Nick Kristof, and the Star has published a report on Bol's passing.
"Saint" is not a word used to describe many people. But I suspect it will be used many times to describe the great Manute Bol

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ALCATRAZ · 06-19-2010, 02:09 PM

damn! RIP... he was a good person

beautifulrock · 06-19-2010, 04:02 PM

A truly good dude. Remember when he tried to box and play hockey? Good times.

11th Chamber · 06-19-2010, 04:29 PM

RIP. Always seemed like a cool guy

INF · 06-19-2010, 04:40 PM

rip

check two · 06-19-2010, 06:05 PM

R.I.P. to one of the all time greats.

Jammin · 06-19-2010, 06:06 PM

oh shit rip

47 years old? damn

Olive Oil Goombah · 06-19-2010, 08:08 PM

Real tall people like that don't live long lives.

If you are 6'5" and above, you dont live very long. HOw many real tall old people do you see?

There bodies start to break down quicker.

CharlesJones · 06-25-2010, 12:13 PM

I remember he used to always get dunked on hahahahahahahahahaha. I've seen Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan dunk on him. His jumpshot was ugly too but he was a decent 3 point shooter. He blocked a lot of shots too. I think i read recently in his obituary that he's the NBA's blocked shots leader of all time. RIP Manute.

Sense-A · 06-28-2010, 04:29 PM

"I got a crime record longer than manute bol" - Big L

cap · 06-28-2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sense-A

"I got a crime record longer than manute bol" - Big L

you beat me to it! this happens a lot to me, when a random name i dont even know sparks a hip hop lyric in my head.

V4D3R · 06-28-2010, 05:28 PM

RIP - I know his niece in Ottawa. She said she used to be scared to death when he would put her on his shoulders when she was a youngin...

06-19-2010, 02:01 PM	#1
Nasty Nash Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 238 Rep Power: 0	RIP Manute Bol Manute Bol passed away 2 hrs ago in a hospital in Reston, VA. Passed away at 47 years old Manute Bol Passes Away Saturday, June 19, 2010 Posted By Andy Hutchins 2:30 PM As first reported by a Facebook group affiliated with one of his charities, Manute Bol passed away this morning at the age of 47. (A screengrab of the Facebook message follows after the jump. Thanks to MLB.com's Mike McCall for providing it.) Sudan Sunrise, a charity Bol has worked with, is listed as the contact for that group, and responded via email: "Sudan Sunrise is very sorry to pass on the news that Manute Bol died this morning, June 19, 2010, at UVA Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. Sudan and the world have lost a hero and an example for all of us. Manute, we'll miss you. Our prayers and best wishes go out to all his family, and all who mourn his loss." Even as Twitter-sourced stories go, Bol's death initially seemed sketchy and light on details, but that Facebook group had been updating members on Bol's condition since he was hospitalized for kidney problems in mid-May. This tweet was the first I saw that noted the group sent a message to members informing them of Bol's passing this morning. Bol spent ten seasons in the NBA, roaming the paint with his lean, 7'7" frame and specializing as a shot-blocker. He ranks second to Mark Eaton in blocks per game, and twice blocked 15 shots in one contest. But it is his post-basketball career of philanthropy and service that merits the lion's share of Bol's popularity. His efforts in the Sudan, his native country, were recently praised by the KC Star's Sam Mellinger, and they will be his lasting legacy. Mellinger also tweeted that Bol has died, as has New York Times reporter Nick Kristof, and the Star has published a report on Bol's passing. "Saint" is not a word used to describe many people. But I suspect it will be used many times to describe the great Manute Bol Read more: http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/the...#ixzz0rKy8ByEM http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/the...ol_passes_away __________________ Last edited by MASTER PAI MEI; 06-19-2010 at 04:35 PM.

06-19-2010, 02:09 PM	#2
ALCATRAZ betrayed in the octagon Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: THE TRUMAN SHOW Posts: 9,826 Blog Entries: 4 Rep Power: 42	damn! RIP... he was a good person __________________

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06-19-2010, 06:05 PM	#6
check two N.I. Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 26,286 Rep Power: 110	R.I.P. to one of the all time greats. __________________ Elite Status

06-19-2010, 08:08 PM	#8
Olive Oil Goombah Anglophile Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Big Plum Posts: 21,800 Rep Power: 49	Real tall people like that don't live long lives. If you are 6'5" and above, you dont live very long. HOw many real tall old people do you see? There bodies start to break down quicker. __________________ Look eye, always look eye.

06-19-2010, 04:29 PM	#4
11th Chamber Are U Watching Closely? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Hell.. Posts: 11,137 Rep Power: 0	RIP. Always seemed like a cool guy

06-19-2010, 06:06 PM	#7
Jammin Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,837 Rep Power: 0	oh shit rip 47 years old? damn

06-25-2010, 12:13 PM	#9
CharlesJones Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 8,999 Rep Power: 28	I remember he used to always get dunked on hahahahahahahahahaha. I've seen Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan dunk on him. His jumpshot was ugly too but he was a decent 3 point shooter. He blocked a lot of shots too. I think i read recently in his obituary that he's the NBA's blocked shots leader of all time. RIP Manute.

06-28-2010, 04:29 PM	#10
Sense-A PRODIGAL SUN Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 932 Rep Power: 0	"I got a crime record longer than manute bol" - Big L __________________

06-28-2010, 05:28 PM	#12
V4D3R penalty boxed user Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tabula Rasa Posts: 4,095 Rep Power: 0	RIP - I know his niece in Ottawa. She said she used to be scared to death when he would put her on his shoulders when she was a youngin... __________________ uns puɐ ɹǝɥʇɐɟ sɐ ʎxɐlɐƃ ǝɥʇ ǝlnɹ uɐɔ ǝʍ ɹǝɥʇǝƃo

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