Wednesday's Mashup: Celtics legend Jo Jo White dies at 71

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AROUND THE WEB:

-- Hall of Famer and Celtics legend Jo Jo White has died, it was announced on Tuesday. He was 71.

Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald was the first to report the news.

"Just received a call from one of JoJo White's old teammates to say the Celtic legend has passed away at 71 after his battle with cancer," Bulpett tweeted. "A 2015 Hall of Fame inductee, JoJo was a seven-time All-Star and MVP of the 1976 Finals. No. 10 is retired in his honor."

White spent 10 seasons with the Celtics, won two NBA titles in Boston and was the 1976 Finals MVP. His No. 10 was retired by the team and he was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. White finished his career with the Warriors and the Kansas City Kings.

White's family and the Celtics released statements on his passing.

Statement to @TheUndefeated on the passing of late @Hoophall member and #Celtics legend JoJo White from his family. pic.twitter.com/oFc2jJ5ECQ

We are terribly saddened by the passing of the great Jo Jo White. He was a champion and a gentleman; supremely talented and brilliant on the court, and endlessly gracious off of it.Full statement: https://t.co/sYgSvZJu0A pic.twitter.com/1Eu8G2Qr8a

"We are terribly saddened by the passing of the great Jo Jo White," the Celtics said. "He was a champion and a gentleman; supremely talented and brilliant on the court, and endlessly gracious off of it. Jo Jo was a key member of two championship teams, an NBA Finals MVP, a gold medal-winning Olympian, and a Hall of Famer. His contributions to the team's championship legacy may have only been surpassed by the deep and lasting impact that he had in the community. The thoughts and sympathies of the entire Celtics organization are with the White family."

Many others also reacted to the passing on social media.

CONDOLENCES: The men and women of the #BPD offer thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of @celtics legend JoJo White who passed away today after a battle with cancer. JoJo White, 71, was a consummate pro, gentleman and class act both on the floor and off.  #RIPJoJo pic.twitter.com/lW1cKyBf4u

"One of the nicest ppl you would ever meet. RIP JoJo white," Jared Sullinger tweeted.

Extremely sad to hear about the passing of @Hoophall  @Celtic Great JoJo White,  lost his fight with cancer.  He was not just a great player, but a great person. #RIPJoJoWhite @NBA #CelticsNation   https://t.co/exjlnSe0iT

The @Celtics remember JoJo White! #Celtics pic.twitter.com/eoQL27AJAC

-- Jerry Remy shared some good news about his cancer battle on Tuesday, saying he is finished with chemo and his five weeks of radiation.

It started in June with surgery chemo and 5 weeks of radiation. It ended today. Finished. Thanks to the team at MGH and the support I got from many people. To my co-patients stay strong. Now a little time to gain strength and down to the Fort. Go Pats !https://t.co/nZBLSVt3Rj pic.twitter.com/4yjqokjkGp

Today was my last radiation treatment. When people complete radiation treatments they ring the bell before they leave. I was looking forward to that. The nurses were fabulous. Next up spring training!!

A post shared by Jerry Remy Over the Years! (@jerryremy) on Jan 16, 2018 at 6:44am PST

Remy underwent surgery for lung cancer on June 26 before starting chemo and radiation. He has battled lung cancer on and off since 2008.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "I think what I have learned for a long time is it's how you play, it's not what you say. Everyone has different ways of handling things — players do, coaches do. We do what works for us, other players do what works for them." -- Tom Brady, with K&C, on Jalen Ramsey's comments guaranteeing the Jaguars will win the Super Bowl