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Heidi Burge Horton, WNBA star who inspired Disney film, dies at 54
Original: Heidi Burge Horton, college and WNBA star who inspired Disney movie, dead at 54
Heidi Burge Horton, the college basketball standout and WNBA player whose life inspired a Disney movie, has died at the age of 54. News of her death is being reported widely, with tributes highlighting her playing career and her lasting impact on the sport and on the film based on her story.
Why now: The death of a well-known athlete associated with a popular Disney movie is prompting widespread tributes and coverage.
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