Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58

Basketball Hall Famer Dikembe Mutombo played 18 NBA seasons and served as a global ambassador.. Mutombo, aged 58, passed away from brain cancer, as announced by the NBA on Monday.. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called Mutombo 'larger than life' in a statement announcing his death.. On the court, Mutombo was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in NBA history.. Off the floor, he dedicated his heart and soul to helping others.