Harlem Globetrotter Meadowlark Lemon dead at 83

Former Harlem Globetrotter and prolific entertainer of the masses Meadowlark Lemon has died at the age of 83.

His death was confirmed by his wife, Dr. Cynthia Lemon, to the New York Times.

Globetrotters spokesman Brett Meister told the Associate Press Lemon’s wife and daughter confirmed to the team that he died Sunday in Scottsdale, Ariz. Meister did not know the cause of death.

The “Clown Prince” was known for his incredible tricks, on-court charisma and comedic antics, and his sensational ability to entertain audiences as part of the touring Harlem Globetrotters basketball team for nearly 25 years, starting in 1955, years after serving in the Army.

ETA: another zombie news story. Mr. Lemon has apparently been dead since 2015.