Who was Nick Gilbert and what was his cause of death?

NICK Gilbert, son of the Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, sadly passed away on May 6, 2023.

Here's everything we know about the 26-year-old and his unfortunate passing.

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Who was Nick Gilbert?

Nick Gilbert, 26, hailed from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and was known as the Cleveland Cavaliers' good luck charm during many of their NBA Draft Lotteries.

He began representing the team in 2011 through 2013 before taking a break.

Nick returned in 2018 to represent the team landing Collin Sexton as their No 8 overall pick.

Apart from being a key element in the NBA Draft Lottery, Gilbert was widely known for his signature bowties.

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In fact, the Cavaliers' dedicated their 2022-2023 season to Gilbert by wearing a bowtie emblem on their jackets.

What was his cause of death?

Sadly, Gilbert passed away from neurofibromatosis, which he had been suffering from since birth.

Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes tumors on the nerve tissues throughout your body. There is no known cure for the illness.

Nick's genetic disorder progressed immensely as he overwent multiple surgeries in 2022.

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Some even left the 26-year-old in the hospital for over a month.

According to Nick's obituary, he died peacefully in his home with his family.

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What is NF Foward?

In 2017, the Gilbert family launched NF Foward, a nonprofit organization that funds research and brings awareness to neurofibromatosis.

Additionally, the funding provided to NF Forward includes vision restoration and gene therapy.

Nick's mom, Jennifer, is the organization's board member and president.

NF Forward holds an event every November called beNeFit, a gala that has raised over $55million for NF research.