RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Richmond community is mourning the loss of one of its basketball stars: former Harlem Globetrotter Clyde "the Glide" Austin.

Multiple family members, including Austin’s grandson and daughter, have posted statements saying Austin passed away the weekend of Aug. 16. Sources familiar with the situation told 8News that he died after experiencing a heart attack.

Richmond teacher, coach remembers Austin

Howard Hopkins was both Austin's teacher and coach during his time at Maggie L. Walker High School.

In an interview with 8News reporter Mariah Jallad, Hopkins reflected on his time spent with Austin both on and off the court.

"I had the opportunity for him to be in my class -- along with that, the experience that he had in the West End playgrounds," he said. "He w

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