Is Shaquille O’Neal Alive?

Yes, Shaquille O’Neal is very much alive as the rumors of him being dead has been rubbished and said to be untrue.

According to reports, the former basketball player was declared dead via a post that was made on social media causing a lot of people to share their condolences with the family.

Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing, and hurtful to fans of the much-loved basketball player.

Shaquille O’Neal Health Condition

Shaquille O’Neal is said to be suffering from sleep apnea which according to reports is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts.

According to reports, Shaq could die during the night if the sickness becomes severe.

Shaq revealed that his doctor during his visit to his hospital for his checkup was told that he could die should his breath stop whiles he is sleeping.

Shaquille is said to have been placed on a sleeping machine. According to his doctors, Shaq could suffer from stroke or hypertension due to his sickness.

Career Statistics

Points 28,596 (23.7 ppg)
Rebounds 13,099 (10.9 rpg)
Blocks 2,732 (2.3 bpg)