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Heidi Burge Horton, whose life inspired a Disney film, dies at 54
Heidi Burge Horton played basketball at the University of Virginia with her twin sister, Heather.
They helped the team win three conference titles and reach three straight national Final Fours.
Horton later played in the WNBA before retiring with a back injury in 2000.
The sisters’ lives inspired the Disney film “Double Teamed,” released in 2002.
Heidi Burge Horton, a former University of Virginia basketball player whose life inspired the Disney Channel film Double Teamed, has died at 54.
The university announced her death on Thursday, saying she was a cherished member of its women’s basketball family.
Horton played alongside her twin sister, Heather, at Virginia from 1989 to 1993.
The sisters won three ACC championships and reached three consecutive Women’s Final Fours.
Horton later played in the WNBA for the Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics.
- Who
- Heidi Burge Horton, a former University of Virginia basketball player.
- What
- She died at 54. Her life with her twin sister inspired the Disney Channel film Double Teamed.
- When
- Earlier in the week before the university announced her death on Thursday. The article was published on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- The university announced her death. She played college basketball at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
- Why
- Not stated
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Heidi Burge Horton
Heidi was a cherished member of the Virginia Women's Basketball family, her legacy will forever be a part of Virginia Athletics. Our sincere condolences to her family and loved ones.
Horton and her twin sister, Heather, played for Virginia.
The sisters appeared in three consecutive Women’s Final Fours.
Virginia lost to Tennessee in overtime in the national championship game.
Horton joined the WNBA after playing three seasons overseas.
Horton retired with a back injury.
Horton was diagnosed with grade four glioblastoma in October 2025; after going into remission following chemotherapy, the cancer returned in July.
- Age
- 54
- College team
- Virginia Lady Cavaliers
- College career
- 1989–1993
- ACC championships
- 3
- WNBA teams
- Los Angeles Sparks and Washington Mystics
- Disney film
- Double Teamed
Sources
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