NBA Boston Celtics Legendary Player, Tommy Heinsohn Dies At 86 | His Cause of Death, Funeral, Wife, Children & Net Worth!

Tommy Heinsohn is one of the most iconic and charismatic figures of the Boston Celtics for his loyalty and its traditions. He had played with the team for nearly a decade and also coached the team for nine years. Later, he spent his life as a commentator. Besides, he was also a Hall of Famer and had helped form the NBA Players Association.

Sadly, the player is no longer with us today as the Boston Celtics announced the death of their icon. Learn more on Tommy Heinsohn and get to know more on him including his cause of death, married life, net worth, and much more.

Tommy Heinsohn Cause of Death/Funeral

Tommy Heinsohn, Boston Celtics legend and basketball Hall of Famer, sadly passed away on November 10, 2020. Tommy was 86 years old at the time of his death. However, Tommy’s family has not shared the cause of death of the former basketball player. According to his spokesperson Jeff Twiss, he had multiple illnesses including diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Boston Celtics confirmed the death with on Twitter writing,

“We take this time to celebrate Tommy Heinsohn’s life and legacy, and to share in the sorrow of his passing with his family, friends, and fans. As long as there are the Boston Celtics, Tommy’s spirit will remain alive.”

Following his tragic death, many well-known personalities came forward to pay their respect to the dead basketball player.

Basketball Player, Isaiah Thomas wrote,

“Damn RIP Tommy Heinsohn!!! “The Little guy” that’s the nickname he gave me. Will miss his voice and everything he brought to the game especially Celtics basketball”

Likewise, a Boston Celtics reporter tweeted,

“There has been one common thread in all of the Boston Celtics’ success: Tommy Heinsohn.

“Tommy is the true definition of what a Celtic is.”

Farewell, Mr. Celtic.”

Unfortunately, Tommy’s family has not shared anything regarding his funeral at the moment. However, we will be sure to update more on his funeral in the coming days.

Was Tommy Heinsohn Married?

Tommy Heinsohn had a pretty secretive married life. He was married twice before his death. However, there is not much information on his first wife. His second marriage was with his second wife, Helen J. Weiss. Regardless, there is no information on when the couple actually tied the knot.

Likewise, Tommy called his wife “the redhead from Needham”. Unfortunately, his wife had passed away in 2008 after a six-year battle with cancer. He leaves behind his son, Paul Heinsohn.

How Much Is Tommy Heinsohn’s Net Worth?

Tommy started his professional career in 1956 with the Boston Celtics after he was chosen as the Boston Celtics ‘regional’, or ‘territorial’, draft pick. He played in an NBA All-Star Game in the first season and was named the NBA Rookie of the Year. With Tommy in the team, Boston won eight NBA titles in nine years, with seven in a row from 1959 to 1965. After retiring in 1965, Tommy became the Celtics’ coach from the 1969-70 season. He led the team to a league-best 68-14 record during the 1972-73 season and earned the title, Coach of the Year.

Tommy was inducted into the Basketball Hall of fame in 2015 and is the only one of four people to be inducted as both a player and a coach. Besides, he also had a broadcasting career which began in 1966. He spent 30 years as the color commentator for the Celtics’ local broadcasts alongside play-by-play commentator Mike Gorman. Tommy Heinsohn’s net worth is still under review.

Tommy Heinsohn Wiki-Bio

Thomas William Heinsohn was born on August 26, 1934, in Jersey City, New Jersey, and was 86 years old at the time of his death. He was born to his father, William B. Heinsohn, and mother, Bessie Heinsohn. He attended St. Michael’s High School and later accepted a scholarship to Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts.

He held American nationality and came from White ethnicity. Tommy had a height of 6 feet and 7 inches and weighed 99 kg.