William Felton Russell was an American professional basketball player.
Bill Russell wife
He was married to his fourth and current wife, Jeannine Russell, till he died.
Bill Russell ex-wives
His first wife was his college sweetheart, Rose Swisher. They were married from 1956 to 1973. After this, he married Miss USA 1968, Dorothy Anstett in 1977. They however got divorced three years later in 1980.
He married his third wife, Marilyn Nault in 1996 and they remained married until her death in January 2009.
Bill Russell children
Russell had three children with his first wife; two sons and a daughter. His daughter is Karen Russell, who is a television pundit and lawyer, and his sons are William Jr. and Jacob.
Bill Russell parents
Russell was born on February 12, 1934, to Charles Russell and Katie Russell in West Monroe, Louisiana.
Bill Russell siblings
His older brother was the noted playwright Charlie L. Russell. He was best known for his play, Five on the Black Hand Side, which was later made into an acclaimed motion picture.
He passed away in 2013 after a battle with gastric cancer.
