Junior Bridgeman, NBA Veteran and Billionaire Businessman, Dies at 71

The former Milwaukee Bucks player and successful entrepreneur passed away after a medical emergency at a Louisville event.

Junior Bridgeman, known for his 12-season NBA career and later success as a billionaire businessman, died at 71 after a medical emergency during a public event in Louisville.
Bridgeman was attending a fundraising luncheon for the Lincoln Heritage Council, Scouting America, when he reported chest pain and was taken to the hospital, where he passed away.
He played most of his NBA career with the Milwaukee Bucks, ranking among the franchise's all-time leaders, and had his No. 2 jersey retired in 1988.
After retiring from basketball, Bridgeman built a business empire, owning hundreds of fast-food franchises, Coca-Cola bottling operations, and later acquiring Ebony and Jet magazines.
Bridgeman recently purchased a 10% stake in the Milwaukee Bucks, marking his return to the organization as an owner.