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EuroLeague champion (1997) Anatoly Zourpenko passed away Monday at the age of 46.

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EuroLeague champion Anatoly Zourpenko passed away Monday at the age of 46.

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"Olympiacos BC extends our heartfelt sorrow for the death of Anatoly Zourpenko at the age of 46. Our sincere condolences go to his family and his loved ones. Safe travels, Anatoly... RIP," Olympiacos announcement reads.

Zourpenko wore the Olympiacos jersey for three years (1995-98) and was a member of the team that celebrated winning the triple crown -- Greek League, Greek Cup, and EuroLeague -- in 1997.

The Russian-Greek big man also played at the 1997 McDonald's Championship Final against the Chicago Bulls.

During his 15-year club career, Zourpenko represented Greek clubs such as Papagou, Maroussi, Near East, Panellinios, and Ilysiakos.

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