Athletes React to News of Mac Miller's Death

Getty Athletes react to the news of Mac Miller's death.

Terrible news came to light Friday that rapper Mac Miller had passed away from an apparent drug overdose. There was an overwhelming amount of heartfelt reactions that poured in from celebrities, fans, athletes and many others.

Miller’s death was first reported by TMZ, who revealed the 26-year-old had trouble with substance abuse previously.

Let’s take a look at some of the reactions which came on social media from athletes across the sports world.

Athletes React to Mac Miller’s Death

Minnesota Timberwolves Center Karl-Anthony Towns

TMZ reported Towns, who was a close friend of Miller’s, went to the rapper’s house Friday afternoon following the news.

Karl-Anthony Towns

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Not only were you my favorite artist, you was one of my closest friends. The love we had was genuine and the moments we shared were filled with nothing but positivity and laughter. I love you man and I’m sure as hell gonna miss you @MacMiller. Rest easy my brotha 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

5:35 pm · 7 Sep 2018

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Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back Le’Veon Bell

Le'Veon Bell

@LeVeonBell · Follow

NOOO! I do not wanna believe my brother is dead! I cannot take this anymore, life is too short…I just know you’re now in a better place now than this place we call Earth @MacMiller …I love you bro, and will miss youu 😭

4:39 pm · 7 Sep 2018

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Former NFL Cornerback Darrelle Revis

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My heart just dropped when I heard the news about my brother Mac Miller. Our last conversation we had I told you I would come to one of your shows but I never mentioned which one because it was going to be a surprise. 9 years ago I saw a young man with a gift that would change the world with his voice. I saw a young man who was talented as anybody in the rap game and he was 17 years of age at the time. I remember rushing back home in the off-season to spend time in the studio to be around a creative genius. You inspired so many people across the world as an MC from the 412 and one thing I can say is I was here to watch you become a Legend from the very start of your career. To the rap game and to the City of Pittsburgh we truly lost a great one but his music will live on forever. Rest In Peace! #kids #longlivemacmiller

A post shared by Darrelle Revis (@darrellerevis) on Sep 7, 2018 at 2:11pm PDT

Carolina Panthers Running Back Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey

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Used to ride to school with my brothers listening to the same Mac CD every year. A lot of great memories 🙏🏼 #RIP

5:48 pm · 7 Sep 2018

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Chicago Bulls Forward Jabari Parker

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DAMN MAC. I’m hurt. And the crazy thing is, I don’t even take pictures with my hero’s because the memory is more important than the canvas. But this particular day I had to. This day I wasn’t even suppose to be there. But as soon as my boy told me your whereabouts, I rushed over to holla at you. “Huge fan MAC”. Always will be your fan. RIP brother, one of the greatest to do it!

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