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Former St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bryan Burwell’s passing on December 4, 2014, left a sizable hole in the sports world. Here are some tweets from prominent people in the sports industry throughout the day:
St. Louis Post-Dispatch sports columnist Bryan Burwell dies at 59 http://t.co/CzhODPF1Oc
Advertising— APSE (@APSE_sportmedia) December 4, 2014
Bryan Burwell, former Daily News sportswriter, dead at 59 | http://t.co/gWXnqU15Q8
— NY Daily News Sports (@NYDNSports) December 4, 2014
If you never knew Bryan Burwell..let the great @miklasz tell you we lost today. Still in shock http://t.co/BUFIzcddsP
— trey wingo (@wingoz) December 4, 2014
Terrific tribute to a terrific man. RT @miklasz: Bernie: Bryan Burwell will always live in our hearts: http://t.co/xXFw7TaiXa via @STLtoday
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) December 4, 2014
Bryan Burwell has been trending nationally all day. So much sadness, but I can't help but imagine the laugh Bryan would have over that.
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) December 4, 2014
RIP, Bryan Burwell. Terrific writer and an even nicer person. Shocking loss, and condolences to his family.
— Bart Hubbuch (@BartHubbuch) December 4, 2014
Beyond his talent as a columnist, Bryan Burwell was one of the truest gentlemen of our profession. Man, he died way too young.
— Ian O'Connor (@Ian_OConnor) December 4, 2014
Such sad news. RIP, Brian Burwell.
— Kimberly Jones (@KimJonesSports) December 4, 2014
"I've never worked with a better guy." @miklasz shares his thoughts on the loss of Bryan Burwell. http://t.co/ZmIbhHfpE8
— 101espn (@101espn) December 4, 2014
This one takes my breath away: lost a great man and columnist. RIP, Bryan Burwell. http://t.co/ODBGJWjILw
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 4, 2014
So sorry to hear about Bryan Burwell's passing. 59 is way too young. Here's a terrific 2007 interview with him: http://t.co/RTHllsOaJV
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) December 4, 2014
Bryan Burwell, one of the great guys and real pros in our business, gone at 59. This is so, so sad. Great admiration for the man.
— Peter King (@SI_PeterKing) December 4, 2014
Very sad to hear of the passing of Brian Burwell. Would talk to him in the media room at big Mizzou games. Was always a gentleman. RIP
— Fran Fraschilla (@franfraschilla) December 4, 2014
Not many writers would warrant a note from Bud Selig on their passing. Bryan Burwell was that well-respected a guy: pic.twitter.com/nRhIFAqNLa
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 4, 2014
And lastly, each of the St. Louis’ three professional sports teams took to Twitter to express their condolences:
Rest in peace Bryan Burwell. Bryan was an important part of the fabric of St Louis and the St Louis sports scene and he will be missed.
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) December 4, 2014
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family of Bryan Burwell. Our press box has lost a rare talent & person. You will be missed, Bryan.
— St. Louis Rams (@STLouisRams) December 4, 2014
We’re sad to learn about the passing of the Post-Dispatch’s Bryan Burwell. Our condolences go out to his family at this difficult time.
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) December 4, 2014
