Tweet Sheet: Reaction to Stuart Scott's Death
The ESPN star was remembered by the many he inspired.
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The sports world and beyond was rocked today by the news of the passing of ESPN anchor Stuart Scott. The trendsetting sports personality lost his battle to cancer at the age of 49. Scott's impact on the way sports news was delivered to to the world was impactful in so many ways. His inspiring talent was remembered by so many on social media today. Click on for a look at the sports figures and celebrities who paid homage to Scott's life on Twitter. - TV personality Stuart Scott accepts the 2014 Jimmy V Perseverance Award onstage during the 2014 ESPYS at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 16, 2014 in Los Angeles. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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Rich Eisen, @richeisen - NFL Network host Rich Eisen expressed his pain after the loss of his former ESPN SportsCenter partner. Eisen also bid a tearful goodbye to his friend on air. (Photo: Rich Eisen via Twitter)
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Jemele Hill, @jemelehill - ESPN writer Jemele Hill was among those who testified to the greatness of the legendary anchor. (Photo: Jamele Hill via Twitter)
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Chris Broussard, @Chris_Broussard - True words from ESPN writer Chris Broussard. (Photo: Chris Broussard via Twitter)
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Stephen A. Smith, @stephenasmith - Like many of us, the news of Stuart Scott's passing left his ESPN colleague Stephen A. Smith at a loss. (Photo: Stephen A Smith via Twitter)
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Avery Johnson, @CoachAvery6 - ESPN NBA analyst Avery Johnson remembers the good times with his late colleague. (Photo: Avery Johnson via Twitter)
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Isaiah Thomas, @Isaiah_Thomas - Phoenix Suns point guard speaks for the many NBA players who grew up watching Stuart Scott on SportsCenter. (Photo: Isaiah Thompson via Twitter)
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Bill Simmons, @BillSimmons - Hearftfelt words from The Sports Guy. (Photo: Bill Simmons via Twitter)
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Russell Simmons, @UncleRUSH - Hip hop mogul Russell Simmons shared his feelings. (Photo: Russell Simmons via Twitter)
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Jordin Sparks, @JordinSparks - Stuart Scott inspired many, including singer Jordin Sparks. (Photo: Jordin Sparks via Twitter)
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JJ Watt, @JJWatt - All-Pro NFL defensive end JJ Watt offered sentiments we all feel. (Photo: JJ Watt via Twitter)
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Mark Cuban, @mcuban - Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban remembers the many times Stuart Scott interviewed newly crowned NBA champions at the NBA Finals. (Photo: Mark Cuban via Twitter)
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Deion Sanders, @DeionSanders - NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders speaks some real truth. (Photo: Deion Sanders via Twitter)
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Jalen Rose, @JalenRose - ESPN NBA analyst Jalen Rose mourns the loss of his good friend. (Photo: Jalen Rose via Twitter)
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David Robinson, @DavidtheAdmiral - San Antonio Spurs great David Robinson joined those who sent condolences to Stuart Scott's family. (Photo: David Robinson via Twitter)
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George Karl, @CoachKarl22 - Former NBA coach and cancer survivor George Karl speaks for all those who have battled the deadly disease. (Photo: George Karl via Twitter)
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Mark Jackson, @MarkJackson13 - ESPN NBA analyst Mark Jackson was rocked by the news of Stuart Scott's death like the rest of us. (Photo: Mark Jackson via Twitter)
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Blake Griffin, @Blake Griffin - Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin signs off this tweet with Stuart Scott's famed saying "as cool as the other side of the pillow." (Photo: Blake Griffin via Twitter)
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Samuel L. Jackson, @SamuelLJackson - Actor Samuel L. Jackson remembers the good times he shared with the ESPN great. (Photo: Samuel L. Jackson via Twitter)
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Fredie Gibbs, @FreddieGibbs - Stuart Scott infused hip hop into SportsCenter like no one before, so it makes sense that the sadness of the day would be felt by rappers like Freddie Gibbs. (Photo: Freddie Gibbs via Twitter)
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Dick Vitale, @DickieV - ESPN college basketball analyst recalls the inspiring speech Stuart Scott gave at the ESPY Awards this past summer. (Photo: Dick Vitale via Twitter)
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Chris Webber, @realchriswebber - TNT basketball analyst Chris Webber made the transition from the court to the media and he thanked Stuart Scott for helping him along the way. (Photo: Chris Webber via Twitter)
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Tiger Woods, @TigerWoods - Tiger Woods sends a moving tweet while dealing with the loss of his friend. (Photo: Tiger Woods via Twitter)
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Chad Johnson, @ochocinco - We agree with Chad Johnson, Stuart Scott proved to be one of the most talented sports news anchors of his generation. (Photo: Chad Johnson via Twitter)
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Mike Trout, @Trouty20 - MLB MVP Mike Trout recognizes the great loss the sports world felt today. (Photo: Mike Trout via Twitter)
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Mike Epps, @TheRealMikeEpps - There are no truer words than these from comedian Mike Epps. (Photo: Mike Epps via Twitter)
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Cris Carter, @criscarter80 - NFL Hall of Famer Cris Carter ends his tweet by turning another of Stuart Scott's catchphrases into a hashtag. (Photo: Chris Carter via Twitter)