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Who is Bill Walton’s wife Lori?

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NBA LEGEND Bill Walton married Lori Matsuoka in 1991.

He passed away on May 27, 2024 and was survived by his second wife.

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Bill Walton and Lori Matsuoka arrive at the NBA Awards on June 24, 2019, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CaliforniaCredit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Who is Bill Walton’s wife Lori?

Bill Walton and Lori Matsuoka had been married for over 30 years at the time of his death.

She is known for her dedication to various charities and causes.

According to San Diego TribuneLori serves on nine nonprofit boards and six nonprofit committees.

She has also chaired fundraising events for groups serving the arts, children, animals and the military.

In 2015, she donated a foot of her own hair to Locks of Love during the Salvation Army Women’s Dedication Auxiliary awards event.

Who was Bill Walton and what was the cause of his death?

Bill Walton was best known as a member of the NBA Hall of Fame and a two-time NBA champion.

Over the course of his illustrious career, he played for the Portland Trail Blazers, San Diego/Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics.

He retired at age 34 in 1987 and later transitioned into sportscasting, which earned him an Emmy Award in 1991.

On May 27, 2024, he passed away after battling cancer at the age of 71.

Lori Matsuoka and Bill Walton at the ESPY Awards on July 10, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles

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Lori Matsuoka and Bill Walton at the ESPY Awards on July 10, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los AngelesCredit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Was Bill Walton Married Previously?

Lori Matsuoka is Bill Walton’s widow, but he has since married a different woman.

He was first married to Susie Guth, with whom he had four children. They are Adam, Nathan, Luke and Chris.

His four children followed in his footsteps and pursued basketball careers.



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