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Piculín Ortiz, Real Madrid legend, dies at 62

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

Legendary Puerto Rican basketball player José 'Piculín' Ortiz has died at age 62 after battling colorectal cancer.

Ortiz, a Basketball Hall of Famer, represented Puerto Rico in four Olympic Games and played in both the NBA and Spanish leagues, including for Real Madrid and Barcelona. He passed away at 04.03 GMT on Tuesday. newssport.cv

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