Cornelius Cash: key obituary facts
Is Cornelius Cash dead? Yes. Cornelius Cash died on August 31, 2026, at age 74.
Cause of death: Cornelius Cash's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Cornelius Cash known for?
He was an American basketball player (born 1952).
More about Cornelius Cash
Born: 3 March 1952.
Place of birth: Macon.
Gender: male.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Dunbar High School, Bowling Green State University.
Also known as: Cornelius Cash Jr.
Cornelius Cash, the American basketball player and former Detroit Pistons prospect, died on August 31, 2026, aged 74.
Born Cornelius Cash Jr. in Macon, Mississippi, he stood 6-foot-8 and weighed 215 pounds as a power forward.
Cash played collegiately for Bowling Green State University, where he developed into an NBA draft selection. In 1975, he was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round with the 24th overall pick and also selected by the San Diego Sails in the ABA draft.