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Beloved Nebraska Star Larry Florence Dies After Brave Battle

7/8/2025

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Larry Florence, a beloved former Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball star, has tragically passed away after a courageous fight against multiple myeloma. Renowned for his remarkable talent in the late 1990s, he scored over 1,000 points and earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention in 2000. Florence's advocacy for health checkups will resonate as a lasting legacy.

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Larry Florence, a beloved former Nebraska Cornhuskers basketball star, has tragically passed away after a courageous fight against multiple myeloma. Renowned for his remarkable talent in the late 1990s, he scored over 1,000 points and earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention in 2000. Florence's advocacy for health checkups will resonate as a lasting legacy.