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Who is Pete Maravich?
Peter Press Maravich (June 22, 1947 – January 5, 1988), known by his nickname Pistol Pete, was an American professional basketball player.
When did Pete Maravich die?
On January 5, 1988, Pete Maravich died at age 40.
Where did Pete Maravich die?
Pete Maravich was playing in a pickup basketball game in the gym at First Church of the Nazarene in Pasadena, California.
How did Pete Maravich die?
Pete Maravich collapsed and died of heart failure.
What was Pete Maravic doing when he died?
Pete Maravich was playing in a pickup basketball game in the gym at First Church of the Nazarene in Pasadena, California.
How did Pete Maravich's family take his death?
Since Pete Maravich's children were very young when he died, Jackie Maravich initially shielded them from unwanted media attention, not even allowing Jaeson and Josh to attend their father's funeral.

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Self-contained rewrite: How was Pete Maravich's life before death?