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Puerto Rican Basketball Legend Piculín Ortiz Dies at 62

Published May 5, 2026 · Updated May 5, 2026 · El País

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

The legendary Puerto Rican basketball player, who competed in four Olympic Games and played in both the NBA and Spanish leagues, passed away early Tuesday at 04.03 GMT. Ortiz was a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and had a distinguished career with teams including Real Madrid and Barcelona. rocore.sbs

The news of Ortiz's death has sent shockwaves through the basketball community, with tributes pouring in from around the world for the 62-year-old sports icon.

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