MMA fighter Kimbo Slice died Monday at age 42. (Getty)
MMA star and legendary street fighter Kimbo Slice died suddenly Monday night, just a short time after being rushed to a Florida hospital.
Slice, born Kevin Ferguson, had been mostly recently fighting with Bellator MMA, but had also done stints with UFC and professional boxing.
He rose to internet fame as a street fighter in 2003 when videos of him handing out vicious knockouts hit the web.
Soon after, Ferguson was fighting professionally and proved to be a major draw, both at live events and in the TV ratings.
Needless to say, when news broke of Slice’s passing, social media erupted with tweets, Facebook updates and Instagram posts from fans and friends offering condolences.
Here are some of the tweets from Slice’s former co-workers in MMA and other high-profile celebrities around the world:
RIP Kimbo
Saddened and shocked at the passing of our family member Kimbo Slice. Full statement: t.co/TsTCujfoIK
Rip kimbo Slice… t.co/A8gCLFP06w
You’d never find anyone that could say a bad thing about Kimbo. Such a great guy. Going to be missed. Rest easy big fella. #RIPKimbo
We battled inside the cage, warrior vs warrior. Outside the cage, we have loved ones. REST IN PEACE KIMBO SLICE. May God Watch Over You.
The ATT Family and South Florida community lost a legend today. RIP Kimbo.
I was texting with Kimbo Slice recently. At the end of our conversation he sent me this picture.… t.co/Epg6R8k42C
Kimbo Slice has died at the age of 42.
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#RIPKimbo
Im at a loss for words… Rest In Heaven @KimboSlice
Don’t tell me Unc gone !!!!!
#RIPKimboSlice – Im glad I got to know you my friend. You were a badass SOB and extremely kind at the same time. U will be missed. #itstrue
Rest in peace #KimboSlice
RIP Kimbo. Met him before he fought Shamrock last year. Nice guy. Huge hands & knuckles. Had fun posing for some great @HansGutknecht pics.
Sad to hear about the passing of Kimbo Slice. Condolences to his family. #RIP
Man, all I can say about @KimboSlice is that he was really a genuinely nice guy and a gentleman to everyone he dealt with in @BellatorMMA.
Rest in peace, #Kimbo
Gone too soon.
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Kimbo Slice Dead: The Tweets You Need to Read