Harlem Globetrotters Player Chris “Flash” Richardson Dies at Age 28 (Photos)

Chris “Flash” Richardson,  Harlem Globetrotters basketball player, died in his sleep Wednesday while on tour in Japan, an official with the team said Thursday. Chris “Flash Richardson” was only 28 years-old. Read more on the life and death of Flash Richardson below.

At only 28 years-old, the Harlem Globetrotters player, “Flash” Richardson has died in his sleep.

Although the cause of death was not yet confirmed, Richardson likely died of natural causes, said Globetrotters spokesman Brett Meister.

The players were at a U.S. military base in Sasebo, Japan, as part of their annual holiday tour. The Globetrotters are in their 83rd consecutive season of touring the world.

Meister said everyone was still in shock over Richardson’s death.

Chris “Flash” Richardson was originally from Corpus Christi, Texas. Richardson, the 6-foot-7 basketball star played at UNLV and joined the Globetrotters shortly after his college career ended.

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Richardson was known for his dunking skills and a genial disposition, according to Meister.

“He was a great Globetrotter on and off the court. He just had a very engaging smile that would light up the room,” Meister said.

Richardson was also active with organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Boys &

Girls Clubs as well as adoption agencies.

Funeral plans were incomplete but team officials said the memorial service would take place in Corpus Christi.

Richardson’s survivors include his mother. Our condolences to friends and family of Chris Richardson.

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