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Mickey Berkowitz suffers severe dementia, revealed in documentary

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:41 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Mickey Berkowitz suffers severe dementia, revealed in documentary

Summary

Mickey Berkowitz, a celebrated figure in Israeli basketball, is disclosed to have severe dementia in the Channel 12 documentary 'Mickey Berkowitz’s Last Shot,' which aired recently. The film illustrates the Berkowitz family's experience as they manage his condition, having kept this information private for over two years. Berkowitz, recognized as Israel's greatest basketball player, has been residing in a care facility. His illustrious career with Maccabi Tel Aviv includes leading the team to two European Cup titles and securing multiple national championships. The revelation coincides with Berkowitz receiving the Israel Prize for Outstanding Sports Achievement, highlighting both his sporting legacy and current health challenges.

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•Berkowitz revealed to have severe dementia in a documentary.
•The documentary details the family's efforts to cope with his condition.
•Berkowitz is regarded as Israel's greatest basketball player.
•He has been living in a care facility for several months.
•He recently received the Israel Prize for Outstanding Sports Achievement.

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Berkowitz has been living in a care facility away from his home in recent months, and the film documents his family’s efforts to cope with his condition. Mickey Berkowitz, widely regarded as Israel’s greatest basketball player and one of the country’s greatest athletes, is suffering from severe dementia, it was officially revealed Monday evening during the Channel 12 documentary Mickey Berkowitz’s Last Shot.
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