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Bill Russell redefined how basketball is played, and then he changed the way the sport was viewed in a racially divided country. Key points: Bill Russell is a 12-time All-Star and was voted the greatest player in history in 1980 He won 11 championships as the core of the dominant Boston Celtics team MVP award for best player of the NBA finals series named after him The most prolific winner in NBA history, Russell marched with Martin Luther King Jr, endorsed Muhammad Ali and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama. The heart of the Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years, Russell won his last two NBA titles as a player-coach—the first black coach in a major US sport. Russell died on Sunday at the age of 88. His family posted the news on social media, saying his wife Jeannine was by his side. The statement did not provide a cause of death, but Russell was not well enough to present the NBA Finals MVP trophy in June due to a long illne

He caused a stir on social media earlier this week when he shared a photo he took inside the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, despite photography being banned. But on Thursday, Russell Crowe seemed to brush off the backlash by enjoying a fun day sightseeing in Rome with his American girlfriend, Britney Theriot. The New Zealand-born Gladiator star, 58, was seen riding a scooter around Rome with Britney, 31, before signing autographs for fans. Avoid the counterattack! Russell Crowe enjoys a scooter ride in Rome with girlfriend Britney Theriot on Thursday, after coming under fire for taking pictures in the Sistine Chapel The couple rode a pair of Lime scooters for some fun in the sun, with the Hollywood star staying cool in shorts and a black T-shirt. He combined a sporty look with blue running shoes and a pair of gold aviator colors. Meanwhile, actress-turned-real estate agent Britney looked chic in a white singlet with a long beige skirt and a Fendi bag over her shoulder.

Russell Crowe is enjoying his free time while shooting his new film, The Pope’s Exorcist, in Rome. On Friday, the actor was accompanied by his girlfriend, Britney Theriot, 32, and sons, Tennyson Spencer Crowe, 16 and Charles Spencer Crowe, 18. The 58-year-old dressed casually in a black polo shirt and shorts of the same color as he rode around town on a scooter. Russell Crowe is enjoying his free time while shooting his new film, The Pope’s Exorcist, in Rome. On Friday, the actor, 58, was accompanied by his girlfriend, Britney Theriot, 32, and sons, Tennyson Spencer Crowe, 16 and Charles Spencer Crowe, 18. All photos The Gladiator star added a pair of bright blue sneakers worn with black socks for the look, as well as a pair of sunglasses. Meanwhile, Britney, an actress turned real estate agent, looks chic in a beige shirt, sunglasses and white sneakers, while carrying a Dior bag. The father-of-two, who shares his children with his ex-wife Danielle Spencer, 53, appeared to be ha