Bridgeman died after suffering from a heart attack in March 2025, multiple outlets reported. He is survived by his family.

After retirement from the NBA, he became the owner of Ebony and Jet magazines. He obtained a net worth of $1.4 billion at the time of his death.

Junior Bridgeman, the former NBA player who rose to be one of the most successful players ever reaching 1.4 billion in net worth has ...

He was being interviewed by WLKY during an appearance at a luncheon for Scouting America’s Lincoln Heritage Council when he ...

The basketball world and the business community mourn the loss of Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman, who died on March 11.

And in the back row, with his maroon No. 34 jersey obscured, was Junior Bridgeman with his soft, disarming smile, the hero who never disappointed.

Junior Bridgeman has passed away. Learn more about the NBA star’s cause of death below. The basketball world has lost one of ...

The basketball world has lost a great as Ulysses Lee “Junior” Bridgeman passed away at 71. According to Kentucky’s WAVE, ...

Bridgeman had an estimated net worth of $1.4 billion, according to a previous report by Forbes. He built his fortune by ...

Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman, Louisville basketball icon and billionaire businessman, dies at 71. From NBA to Coca-Cola, ...

Condolences have been pouring in since the announcement of the passing of Louisville icon, philanthropist and businessman Junior Bridgeman at the age of 71 Tuesday.

During the NBA on TNT's Tuesday night show, Shaquille O'Neal reflected on Bridgeman's impact on his life as a former player ...