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Legendary college basketball coach Pat Summitt died early Tuesday morning after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
She was 64.
Summitt, who coached the Tennessee women’s program from 1974-2012, was elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000.
There was an outpouring of support and well-wishes on Twitter once news of her death spread.
Read some of the tweets from former players, colleagues and her friends from around the sports world below:
“Lots of people get to coach the game, but few get to define the game. She defined the game.” Geno Auriemma on Pat Summitt. #RIPPat
A sad day in my life and the entire WBB community-Pat Summit thank you for sharing your passion and love for the game with all of us. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
RIP Pat Summitt, one of the great coaches of any game in American history.
RIP to Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt, one of the truly great coaches and people in the history of American sport.
Over and above all of her national titles, Pat Summitt’s greatest attribute was how she treated people. She made everybody feel like a champ
#Pat …Unparalleled Impact t.co/LX1WpJcw76
RIP Pat Summitt 🙏🏾 2016 is taking to many of our greats 😔 t.co/IHRvkUT6Mb
“I always felt like she was one of my coaches.” – Peyton Manning t.co/vFJfbYFfem
“Here’s how I’m going to beat you. I’m going to outwork you. That’s it. That’s all there is to it.”
– Pat Summitt
My thoughts and prayers are with the Summit family & the many players that got the chance to play for such an amazing woman. #RIPPatSummitt
When I went on my official visit to University of Tennessee I was hoping and praying I ran into Pat Summit lol ❤️❤️🏀 #RIPPatSummitt
So sad to hear about Pat Summit’s passing. What a true sports legend and role model for women in sports. #RIPPatSummitt
Pat Summitt was one of those women who made every young girl believe she could be the best, no matter what path she chose. #RIPPatSummitt
Coach Summitt, you’ll be missed and never forgotten #RIPPatSummitt
Thank you to one of women’s basketball’s heroines, Pat Summit, for changing the game of women’s basketball. #RIPPatSummitt
Thoughts & prayers to the family of @patsummitt. A true pioneer of women’s basketball and an outstanding role model for all. #RIPPatSummitt
You will be missed immensely. Prayers up 🙏🏾 #RIPPatSummitt
Today we lost a sports legend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Summitt family and all who were touched by her greatness. #RIPPat
The @SEC mourns the loss of Pat Summitt. A true champion in every sense of the word.
My heart and prayers go out to the Tennessee Vols family today.
Statement from Butch Jones on the passing of Pat Summitt. #RIPPat
Statement from Phillip Fulmer on the passing of Pat Summitt. #RIPPat
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Pat Summitt Dead: Twitter Reactions to the Coach’s Death