Philadelphia 76ers great Darryl Dawkins, affectionately known as "Chocolate Thunder," died Thursday (August 26) at the early age of 58. An official cause of death will be revealed after an autopsy is performed on Friday. 

His family released a statement after his passing which spoke about how Dawkins "touched the hearts and spirits of so many with his big smile and personality, ferocious dunks, but more than anything, his huge, loving heart."

Celebrity friends of the famed athlete spoke out onine, including Magic Johnson, who said he "couldn't wait to see Darryl at every NBA All-Star Weekend. He was always the life of the party!" 

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