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In Memoriam : Former NBA star Manute Bol dies at 47

Manute Bol, one of the tallest players in NBA history, died Saturday at the age of 47, a spokeswoman with the University of Virginia Medical Center confirmed to CNN
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Manute Bol, one of the tallest players in NBA history, has died.

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A spokeswoman with the University of Virginia Medical Center confirmed to CNN.

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The hospital did not disclose the cause of death.

He was 47.

Professional basketball career

Bol, who was listed at 7-feet-7 inches tall and 225 pounds, played for the Washington Bullets, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat in his 12-year career.

The native of Sudan was known during and after his career for his charity work for his home country.

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