Philander Rodman was the father of NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman.

He died in Pampanga, the Philippines where he resides since the 1970s.

He was 79.

Philander Rodman: What does Dennis Rodman’s father do for a living?

His father was an Air Force enlisted member. His father also worked in Vietnam

His son, Philander Dennis Keith Rodman is a former professional basketball player from the United States.

His profile on the official NBA website indicates that he is “probably the finest rebounding forward in NBA history.” He is known for his aggressive defensive and rebounding ability.

Rodman had a difficult life and was timid and introverted as a youngster. After a failed suicide attempt in 1993, he rebuilt himself as a “bad kid,” becoming infamous for a variety of scandalous acts.

He colored his hair fake colors on many occasions, had numerous piercings and tattoos, and frequently interrupted games by battling with opposition players and referees.

He famously wore a bridal gown to promote his memoirs Bad as I Wanna Be in 1996. Rodman had a high-profile romance with Madonna and was married to actress Carmen Electra for a short time.

Rodman also drew worldwide notice for his trips to North Korea and subsequent friendship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in 2013.

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