Right-wing comedian Rob Schneider ignited a firestorm of condemnation after insinuating that NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo’s death from brain cancer at age 58 was linked to the COVID-19 vaccine.
In a shocking display of callousness, Schneider shared a video of Mutombo advocating for vaccination during the pandemic, captioning it, “Rest in Peace … I’m sure this just (another) coincidence.” He then boasted about avoiding the vaccine and urged others to do the same.
The backlash was immediate and intense, with critics labeling Schneider a “socially awkward politically driven attention whore.”
Responses ranged from disbelief to anger, highlighting the insensitivity of his remarks.
“No wonder your own child thinks you’re a fucking lowlife failure,” one user commented.
“You’re vile. He had cancer,” another shot back.
“How have you not deleted this you unloved cunt,” another user wrote.
Check Schneider’s reckless comments and more responses below:
Rest in Peace…
I’m sure this is just (another) coincidence.
But I took a pass on the Jab and I’m gonna not let anyone I know (and who will Listen) get it either! https://t.co/iVMOu9lTfr— Rob Schneider (@RobSchneider) September 30, 2024
Wow. Ambulance chaser celebration another human’s death from cancer.
Shame on you.— Linda Stevens 🌎 (@Linda__Stevens) September 30, 2024
No wonder your own child thinks you’re a fucking lowlife failure
— The Saurus (@TheSaurus831) September 30, 2024
taking someone's death to make it about this anti vaxx shit again…
— Angelica Reed (@Angelica_Reed1) September 30, 2024
You and Brand , the newest MAGA christians doing what you can to grift Qanon.
— Sufferin Succotash (@RhettBlaze) September 30, 2024
Fuck you weirdo. You’ve ruined Big Daddy now.
Great job.— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) October 1, 2024
Watching you go from a joyful artist in Happy Madison films to a tasteless, socially awkward politically driven attention whore on the day of an honorable man’s death has been thoroughly disappointing.
Grow up. You can do it.
— madflex (@madflexhiphop) September 30, 2024
