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Puerto Rican basketball legend Piculín Ortiz dies at 62

Basketball Hall of Famer José 'Piculín' Ortiz has died at age 62 after battling colorectal cancer, sources confirm.

Puerto Rican basketball legend José 'Piculín' Ortiz, a Hall of Famer who competed in four Olympics and played for both Real Madrid and Barcelona, has died at age 62 after battling colorectal cancer, according to sports sources.

Ortiz, who also played in the NBA, passed away at 04.03 GMT on Tuesday. The 62-year-old was a celebrated figure in international basketball, representing Puerto Rico in multiple Olympic Games throughout his career. hilogame.news