Oscar Schmidt died on Friday (April 17) at age 68. The former basketball player fell ill at home and was taken to the hospital, but arrived without vital signs.
Oscar Schmidt is considered one of Brazil's greatest basketball legends and was called "the greatest basketball player in Brazil's history." The former athlete refused several offers to play in the NBA because it would prevent him from continuing to play for the Brazilian national team.
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Oscar Schmidt died on Friday, April 17, 2026, at age 68
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Oscar fell ill at home and was taken to Santa Ana Hospital and Maternity already in cardiorespiratory arrest
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Oscar was cremated on Friday night wearing a Brazilian national team jersey
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Galvão Bueno expressed his condolences on social media
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