Former Seattle Storm center and 2004 WNBA champion Simone Edwards died Thursday at age 49. She was the first Jamaican woman to play in the WNBA and was a member of the Storm’s inaugural team in 2000.
We are saddened by the passing of our very own Simone Edwards.
Our Jamaican Hurricane was a warrior on & off the court. With her indefatigable energy & optimism, she brought happiness to so many.
Our thoughts & condolences are with Simone’s family and loved ones at this time. pic.twitter.com/fJPvDe1ydL
— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) February 17, 2023
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