Former President of the United States of America, Bill Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton expressed, Tuesday, October 1, their sadness following the death of NBA basketball player Jean-Jacques Mutombo Dikembe.
They reacted one day after the death of this legendary basketball player of Congolese origin:
« Hillary and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend Dikembe Mutombo, legendary basketball player, dedicated humanitarian and man of great kindness. I will never forget the warm welcome from his extended family at the White House “, indicates the press release released by Hillary and Bill Clinton.
Bill Clinton said he kept memories of Mutombo Dikembe as a man with a big heart measuring six feet tall and a great sense of humor.
The former US president also praised the basketball player’s unwavering commitment to helping people around the world, particularly in his native DRC.
“The accomplishment he was most proud of was the state-of-the-art hospital he built in Kinshasa in honor of his mother, and which Hillary loved to visit in 2009,” Bill Clinton said.
Mutombo Dikembe has also been an active member of the Clinton Global Initiative community from the beginning, pledging to support the hospital and bring more economic opportunities to Africa.
It was a true calling and he inspired all members of the CGI to follow his example.
« He once told me that he blocked shots for a living, but he lived to save lives and open doors. Our thoughts and prayers are with Rose, his children and all those who loved him, were inspired by him and are now living better lives because of him », concluded Bill and Hillary Clinton.
