Who is Bill Russell's third wife, Marilyn Nault?. × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Basketball NBA News News Who was Marilyn Nault Everything you need to know about late legend Bill Russell s third wife By Johnnie Martinez Modified 22 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Bill Russell and others at the 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell passed away on Sunday at the age of 88. The 11-time champion was a basketball and civil rights pioneer. According to his verified Twitter account, the NBA legend died peacefully. TheBillRussell@RealBillRussellAn announcement…29259570534An announcement… https://t.co/KMJ7pG4R5Z While Bill Russell died with his wife Jeannine by his side, he was preceded in death by his third wife, Marilyn Nault. Who was Marilyn Nault Bill Russell (far left) and third wife Marilyn Nault (far right). Not much about Bill Russell's marriage to Marilyn Nault is known because the couple avoided the public eye during their time together from 1996-2009. Several details about Marilyn Nault were revealed in her obituary following her death in 2009. Marilyn Nault Russell was born on January 15, 1950, in Concordia, Kansas. This made her almost sixteen years younger than Russell. After relocating to Seattle upon graduating from high school, Nault began working as a jewelry salesperson. During that time, she met Russell. The two married days after the NBA legend's 66th birthday. Over the next nine years, the two lived happily and frequently traveled until Nault's untimely passing in 2009. Just a few weeks before Russell's birthday and their ninth wedding anniversary, Marilyn Nault Russell passed away from cancer. Russell revealed in an interview with the NBA that former NBA commissioner David Stern called Nault up a few weeks before her death to inform her that he was naming the Finals MVP award after her husband. ESPN@espnDavid Stern called Bill Russell's dying wife to tell her he was naming the Finals MVP after Bill.This story is beautiful (via @NBA)103791817David Stern called Bill Russell's dying wife to tell her he was naming the Finals MVP after Bill.This story is beautiful (via @NBA) https://t.co/BAaCmoBcS2 Nault's passing affected Russell's approach to life, and the NBA legend stayed single for several years. Bill Russell s life after his third wife Marilyn Nault passed away Russell would return to the spotlight after his third wife's death. After the tragic passing of his third wife, Russell dedicated part of his life to fighting cancer. The Boston Celtics great even partnered with an LA Lakers legend for the cause. Kris Johnson@PointForwardProIt was the Harold Pump foundation gala honoring Bill Russell and Magic JohnsonIt was the Harold Pump foundation gala honoring Bill Russell and Magic Johnson The Harold (and Carol) Pump Foundation is committed to curing cancer, and Russell was one of its biggest supporters. Russell went on to meet and marry former professional golfer Jeannine Fiorito in 2018 when he was 84. During this time, Russell was also inducted into the Hall of Fame again. NBA@NBABill Russell thanks Red Auerbach, David Stern, Kobe Bryant and his wife Jeannine as he becomes the fifth Hall of Famer to be inducted as both a player and a coach.1129121Bill Russell thanks Red Auerbach, David Stern, Kobe Bryant and his wife Jeannine as he becomes the fifth Hall of Famer to be inducted as both a player and a coach. https://t.co/1UY21uutei We at Sportskeeda send our condolences to the family and friends of Bill Russell. May they be comforted during this difficult time as they mourn and celebrate his life. May he rest in peace. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Windy Goodloe × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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