Rob Schneider Criticized for Linking Dikembe Mutombo's Death to COVID-19 Vaccine

Schneider's tweet blaming the vaccine for Mutombo's brain cancer death draws widespread backlash.

Dikembe Mutombo, an NBA Hall of Famer and humanitarian, died at age 58 from brain cancer on Monday.
Rob Schneider posted a tweet suggesting Mutombo's death was related to the COVID-19 vaccine, which Mutombo had publicly supported.
Schneider's comments were met with strong criticism from social media users and public figures, calling his remarks insensitive and baseless.
Mutombo had been a vocal advocate for COVID-19 vaccination during the pandemic, urging people to get inoculated through a video in December 2021.
Schneider, known for his anti-vaccine stance, has previously faced backlash for spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories.