Legendary sportscaster Stuart Scott passed away this morning at the age of 49 after a long battle with cancer.
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After a 7 year fight with a rare form of cancer, influential and longtime ESPN anchor Stuart Scott passed away this morning at the age of 49. Scott was very well known and respected for his pioneering work in the world of sportscasting, his on-screen energetic charisma, and, of course his catchphrases. When word came about his unfortunate demise, his co-workers, athletes, fans, and many others took to their social media accounts to share their sadness at this loss.
#StuartScottSayings changed the game #BOOYAH #donthatetheplayerhatethegame R.I.P to a sportscasting Legend
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 4, 2015
The only interview that mattered was the Stuart Scott interview on the last day of the NBA season #RIPStuartScott pic.twitter.com/5ZdDoKz3HG — Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 4, 2015
Stu Scott’s passing hit me like a ton of bricks. Rest in PEace bro you pioneered that coolest side of that sportscasting pillow. #StuSalute — Chuck D (@MrChuckD) January 4, 2015
For those of us who live using words, today there are none. Our prayers to all who were touched by Stuart Scott’s incredible love of life. — MikeTirico (@miketirico) January 4, 2015
Sad day in the sports world! We lost a great man today in @StuartScott. Thank you for everything you did for all of us in sports. #Booyah
— Sheryl Swoopes (@sswoopes22) January 4, 2015
President Barack Obama, a known sports fan, also expressed his condolences with the release of the following statement:
“I will miss Stuart Scott. Twenty years ago, Stu helped usher in a new way to talk about our favorite teams and the day’s best plays. For much of those twenty years, public service and campaigns have kept me from my family – but wherever I went, I could flip on the TV and Stu and his colleagues on SportsCenter were there. Over the years, he entertained us, and in the end, he inspired us – with courage and love. Michelle and I offer our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and colleagues.”
Our thoughts and prayers are with Scott’s two daughters, Taelor and Sydni, his parents O. Ray and Jacqueline Scott, and girlfriend Kristin Spodobalski as they deal with this unfortunate loss.
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