It’s a sorrowful day for the basketball community. That’s because former Bucks star turned franchise’s minority owner, Junior Bridgeman has passed away at the age of 71. Well, the tragedy occurred on Tuesday after the legend suffered a sudden medical emergency during an event at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky.
Grabbing his chest during the fundraiser, Junior expressed that he was having a heart attack. Although he received medical help and was taken away in an ambulance, he took his final breath later that day.
Following his tragic passing, the Bucks issued a statement saying, “We are shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Bucks legend and owner Junior Bridgeman. We send our deepest condolences to his family.” Of course, Bridgeman had been an integral part of Milwaukee basketball for fifty years, first as a player for twelve years and then as part of team ownership.
Soon after the news of his sudden demise broke out, the NBA World flooded the internet with condolences for his family and heartfelt “Rest in Peace” messages.
We are shocked and saddened by the tragic passing of Bucks legend and owner Junior Bridgeman. We send our deepest condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/XakoTcDeF5
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 11, 2025
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