Former Los Angeles Lakers center Elden Campbell spent more than a decade in the NBA, building a career that included nearly nine seasons in Los Angeles and a championship run with the Detroit Pistons . Campbell died on December 2, 2025, at age 57. As of now, an official cause of death has not been publicly released.

Following news of his death, former teammate Magic Johnson remembered him as both a close friend and a gifted player. In a post shared on December 3, 2025, Johnson described Campbell as a “gentle soul” while recalling their time together on the Lakers.

“I just received devastating news that my former Lakers teammate and friend Elden Campbell has passed away. He was such a gentle soul. As a basketball player, he was extremely athletic. I loved throwing lobs

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