Bill Russell, Jeannine Russell, 6 Years Together

The basketball world mourned the loss of the legendary Bill Russell on July 31, 2022, at 88. He was an 11-time NBA champion, leading the Boston Celtics to a dominant era in the 1950s and 1960s. His official Twitter account confirmed his peaceful passing with his devoted wife, Jeannine Russell, by his side.

Jeannine became his fourth wife in 2018 when Bill was 84. A surprise love story, their meeting remains a mystery. But we do know that Jeannine, not just a basketball icon’s spouse, was a former pro golfer, finishing strong in Canadian Women’s Tour events and even bagging the “Player of the Year” title in 2010.