Rob Schneider Criticized for Comments on Mutombo's Death

Dikembe Mutombo, the Congolese-American basketball legend, passed away at the age of 58 after a long battle with brain cancer, which he publicly disclosed in 2022. Following his death, comedian Rob Schneider faced severe backlash for using Mutombo's memory to promote his anti-vaccine stance by sharing a video of Mutombo encouraging vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Schneider's tweet implied a correlation between the vaccine and Mutombo's death, suggesting it was 'just another coincidence.' This insensitive comment triggered outrage on social media, with many pointing out that Mutombo's cause of death was brain cancer, not related to the vaccine. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver praised Mutombo as a humanitarian and a larger-than-life figure, highlighting his contributions both on and off the court. Despite the criticisms, Schneider remains unrepentant regarding his views on vaccination.