Sports · Film · 1936–1999
Wilt Chamberlain — Age & Birthday
Born: 21 August 1936 · Died: 12 October 1999 · Age at death: 63
How old was Wilt Chamberlain when he died?
Wilt Chamberlain died aged 63. He was born on 21 August 1936 and died on 12 October 1999.
Basketball player who holds the record for scoring 100 points
Did you know?In addition to his basketball skills, he was a champion high jumper and once considered a professional career in volleyball.
Wilton Norman Chamberlain ( CHAYM-bər-lin; August 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American professional basketball player. Standing 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 m) tall, he played center in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 14 seasons.
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- Age at death
- 63
- Would be
- 90
- Years since death
- 27
- Born
- August 21, 1936 · Philadelphia, United States
- Died
- October 12, 1999
- Cause of death
- Congestive heart failure
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Sports, Film
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