How Did Stacey King Die? Sad New Detail Released
How did Stacey King die? That's what fans are wondering after news broke on June 7 that the legendary Chicago Bulls player and broadcaster had died at the age of 59.
Now a sad new detail has emerged that sheds light on King's cause of death. He died "after a fall at his home," according to ESPN 1000 Co-host David Kaplan. "Absolutely devastated to hear that Stacey King has passed away at the age of 59 after a fall at his home. He made watching the Bulls, no matter good season or bad so much fun. God bless you, my friend. RIP," he wrote on X.
"A fall at his home? You breaking news, haven't seen that yet," a fan responded on Kaplan's comment thread.
According to ESPN, King "averaged 6.4 points and 3.3 rebounds in an eight-season playing career that later included stops with the Timberwolves, Heat, Celtics and Mavericks."
The Chicago Bulls Confirmed Stacey King's Death, But They Did Not Reveal How He Died
We are devastated by the passing of 3x NBA Champion and beloved broadcaster Stacey King. pic.twitter.com/NSyeopd880
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) June 7, 2026
The Bulls have not confirmed Kaplan's account but, based on the fact that King was posting on Instagram on June 6, the death appears to be sudden.
"Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique personalities in our organization's history," Bulls owner and chairman Jerry Reinsdorf wrote in a statement. "His connection to Chicago, the Bulls and our fans spanned more than three decades -- first as a player and later as the unmistakable voice that helped bring Bulls basketball into the homes of generations of fans.
"We will miss him deeply and remember the joy, energy, humor, candor and passion that he brought to our organization, our broadcasts, and our fans every day."
The Bulls also shared a photo of King, writing, "We are devastated by the passing of 3x NBA Champion and beloved broadcaster Stacey King."
Stacey King, Who Took a Wife in 2017, Leaves Behind His Kids
On Facebook, King wrote that he had four sons. In addition to the kids, he was married to wife Debi in 2017, according to a photographer's posts on Instagram and Facebook, but his Facebook page currently said he was single.
"Stacey loved being a Bull," wrote Michael Reinsdorf, Bulls president, in a statement on X. "You could feel it in everything he did - the way he played, the way he called games, and the way he connected with our fans. He had a unique gift for bringing people together and making every game feel personal. Whether it was through a broadcast, a conversation, or a photo with a fan, Stacey made people feel seen and valued. We were fortunate to know him not only as a player and a broadcaster, but as a friend. Stacey genuinely cared about people, and he made our organization better. We will miss him dearly, and his impact, legacy, and memory will remain a part of the Chicago Bulls forever."
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM.