Dikembe Mutombo and Rob Schneider (Images Credits: Getty Images)
Former NBA player Dikembe Mutombo, known for his impressive 18-season career in the NBA, tragically passed away on September 30 at the age of 58 after bravely battling brain cancer. Instead of offering a condolence message, actor Rob Schneider sparked controversy with his comments on the eight-time NBA All-Star’s passing.
After Mutombo’s passing, Schneider shared a video from December 2021 in which Mutombo raised awareness about vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Schneider, who is an anti-vaccine activist, made a surprising link between Mutombo’s death and the vaccination with his caption in the post.
“Rest in Peace… I’m sure this is just (another) coincidence. But I took a pass on the Jab and I’m gonna not let anyone I know (and who will Listen) get it either!” Schneider wrote in his post on X (formerly known as Twitter).
Schneider’s comments about the NBA legend were not well-received by fans, who began criticizing him in the comment section of his post on X. One fan wrote, “No wonder your own child thinks you’re a fucking lowlife failure.”
Meanwhile, another fan tagged Adam Sandler and urged him to end his friendship with Schneider: “@AdamSandler I really hope you’ll reconsider your friendship with someone who would say something so despicable. You know Dikembe; this is disgusting”
A sports enthusiast mentioned, “He had brain cancer. So your correlation ain’t correlating.”
Another fan commented, “Wow. Ambulance chaser celebration another human’s death from cancer. Shame on you.”
Rob Schneider Fires Back At Critics: Points Fingers At Political Leaders
On October 1, Schneider issued a statement in response to the critics, attributing the spread of false narratives about the vaccine to political leaders and health professionals. He expressed his belief that these individuals were responsible for disseminating misinformation.
“Dear fake outrage warriors, save your anger for the liars who promised the jab was the only cure, that if you took it you wouldn’t get COVID or give it: [Joe] Biden/[Kamala] Harris, [Dr. Anthony] Fauci, [Rachel] Maddow, Pfizer, your liberal media, the cowardly teachers’ union, masking two-year-olds, Govs who closed schools.” Schneider wrote.
Posting such comments at the death of an NBA legend can be more controversial than just a fan’s hate. Schneider’s statement can catch the attention of many NBA players and analysts, and it will be intriguing to see their reactions.
Everyone Is Praying For Baker Mayfield And His Wife After The Couple Was Forced From Their Home In Tampa Bay
Baker Mayfield and his wife Emily (Photo via emilywmayfield/IG)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield and his wife Emily have had to evacuate their home this week because of Hurricane Helene.
The hurricane hit northern Florida pretty hard, causing major flooding and power loss.
Mayfield, his wife Emily, their daughter, and their dog left their residence before the storm hit as a means of caution. Emily furnished her followers with an update on Friday.
“Baker, Koko, Fergus and I evacuated yesterday and are safe,” she said via Instagram. “Our sweet, sweet community got pummeled, but even that doesn’t compare to the people up North who took this storm head on. It’s unfathomable.”
Emily is grateful that Helene did not affect the Mayfield home but revealed she was “praying nonstop” for the people dealing with the impact while also offering tangible assistance.
“I am looking for ways to get out and tangibly help,” she added. “Please send me anything you find, and I will share the good ones.”
