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Stuart Scott, one of the most well-known sports anchors in the history of sports, has passed away after a long battle of cancer at the age of 49. Although we all knew his passing was imminent, it doesn’t make it any less real. He was one of the top anchors on ESPN in the late 90s through the 2010s, and I can honestly say, as an avid sports fan, that his presence will truly be missed in the sports world.
With that being said, the response to Scott’s death is overwhelming, as fans, sports figures and celebrities are taking to Twitter to show their heartbreak. Here are the top 20 Tweets in response to Scott’s death.
RIP Stu. You taught us how precious life is. Your fight was courageous. Purposeful. You were so talented. Gone way too soon. #stuartscott
— Jay Crawford (@jaycrawfordespn) January 4, 2015
Very sad to hear about Stuart Scott passing… #RIPStuartScott — Rob Riggle (@RobRiggle) January 4, 2015
The sports world lost another great one today. Stuart Scott, you were an inspiration to all of us. You’ll be greatly missed. #RIPStuartScott — Mike Trout (@Trouty20) January 4, 2015
#RIPStuartScott – True class and a legend. — Hector Rodriguez (@optich3cz) January 4, 2015
Unreal to me that Stuart Scott has passed. #RIPStuartScott — Nick Moody (@Moody54TMB) January 4, 2015
R.I.P. #StuartScott!!! 1 of the best to do it. @SportsCenter
— Jiwan James (@Jiwan23) January 4, 2015
Stuart Scott was #Sportscenter for me growing up. #RIPStuartScott #coolastheothersideofthepillow — Daniel Meadows (@danmeadows35) January 4, 2015
I never get overly emotional when I hear a celeb passes. But Stuart Scott and MJ are the only exceptions. #ripStuartScott — IG: 13POB13 (@13POB13) January 4, 2015
Heavy heavy heart this morning. If you’re living, live! #StuartScott — Wendi Nix (@WendiNix_ESPN) January 4, 2015
Stunned and deeply sad about the passing of our friend #StuartScott. He was a true gift in many ways. God bless. http://t.co/BKFL6QqtnO — Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) January 4, 2015
RIP #StuartScott what a class act and a great one to have had in the business for so long! Prayers go out his family ? he will be missed — Mike Adams (@Channel75live) January 4, 2015
RIP #StuartScott An irreplaceable voice in the sports world and a genuinely amazing man. You will be missed. — Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 4, 2015
Today I raise my glass to #StuartScott…the great man behind SportsCenter whose positive energy & unwavering strength inspired us all. — Labatt Bear (@LabattUSA) January 4, 2015
Prayers go out to Scott family. Honored to know and watch such a joyful and strong man. #BooYah #StuartScott — Vernon Wells (@VernonWells10) January 4, 2014
Prayers go out to the Scott Family #StuartScott touched so many people and so many ways. #gonetoosoon #ESPN — Sean May (@BigMay42) January 4, 2015
To a man who has done his duty to his Family, his people and sports fans. Rest In Peace #StuartScott — Amani Toomer (@AmaniAToomer) January 4, 2015
So sad to hear about #stuartscott He had so much to do with me starting to love sports as a kid. #booya #RIPStuartScott — Jordan Palmer (@JwPalms) January 4, 2015
#Stuartscott you made my mornings that much better as a kid before I took off to school I remember being … http://t.co/BKW9uLqd6b
— Austin Daye (@Adaye5) January 4, 2015
Take a minute everyday to ask yourself, “Am I fighting everyday for my dreams!” #iFight #RIPStuartScott http://t.co/jJUXNUVYMS — Patrick Peterson (@RealPeterson21) January 4, 2015
I grew up watching him, and was genuinely star struck when I first met him at ESPN. #RIPStuartScott #CancerSucks
— Matt Barrie (@MattBarrieESPN) January 4, 2015