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Piculín Ortiz, Madrid/Barcelona Star, Dies at 62

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

Puerto Rican basketball legend José 'Piculín' Ortiz has died at age 62 following a battle with colorectal cancer.

Puerto Rican basketball Hall of Famer José 'Piculín' Ortiz passed away early Tuesday at age 62 after battling colorectal cancer, according to sports sources. Ortiz, who represented Puerto Rico in four Olympic Games (1988, 1992, 1996, 2004), also played in both the NBA and Spanish leagues.

Ortiz played for top European clubs including Real Madrid and Barcelona during his professional career. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame International in 2009 for his contributions to the sport. albergomalica.it

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