The American basketball player and coach, Gene Shue died on April 3, 2022.

Born Eugene William Shue, on December 18, 1931, in Baltimore, Maryland in the United States of America.

He stood at about  6ft and 2inches and weighed 77kg. His love for basketball began as a child but he only got to play in high school since his family did not have the means.

He attended Townson Catholic High school and was later recruited by the basketball team of the University of Maryland under Coach Bud Millikan.

Gene Shue worked alongside the school to be able to pay his fees since he wasn’t offered a scholarship until senior year.

After graduation, he played for the Philadelphia Warriors in the 1954 NBA draft. He also played for New York Nicks, Detroit Pistons, and Baltimore Bullets.

He coached the Baltimore Bullets, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Second stints. He won the NBA Coach of the year twice, in the years 1968 and 1981. He died in Marina Del Ray, California where he lived with his partner.

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Gene Shue cause of death

Gene Shue died of melanoma, a type of skin cancer.

Was Gene Shue married? Did Gene Shue have children?

Gene Shue was married to Sandy Shue. The couple were not together as at his time of death. He had three children.

He had two daughters; Susan and Linda and a son, Greg, who died in 2021. He was in a domestic partnership with Patti Amis Massey before he died.

Gene Shue net worth

Gene Shue is estimated to be worth $7 million with his primary income coming from his basketball career.

When is Gene Shue funeral?

Gene Shue just died and his family is yet to decide on his funeral arrangements and burial service.

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