Jan. 04--ESPN anchor Stuart Scott died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. He was 49.
In the 21 years he worked at ESPN, Scott became a household name among sports fans and athletes. Here's a look at some of the reactions on social media to Scott's passing:
Can't believe you're gone from us! I am deeply saddened because not only will not be replaced as a... http://t.co/2MMLgFR6lf
-- LeBron James (@KingJames) January 4, 2015
#StuartScottSayings changed the game #BOOYAH #donthatetheplayerhatethegame R.I.P to a sportscasting Legend
-- Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 4, 2015
RIP to the originator of quotes,comedy and slogans in highlights. A great friend and true professional. May God continue touch his daughters
-- Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) January 4, 2015
Words cannot express the grief. #RIPStuartScott
-- Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 4, 2015
"I will miss Stuart Scott ... Over the years, he entertained us, and in the end, he inspired us--with courage and love." --President Obama
-- Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott you inspired many and changed the way people looked at sports... Forever as cool as the other side of the pillow
-- Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin32) January 4, 2015
#RIPStuartScott aye true inspiration http://t.co/kidPzEAq5J
-- Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) January 4, 2015
So sad to hear about Stuart Scott. He was always my favorite anchor! The best at it! RIP
-- Drew Smyly (@SmylyD) January 4, 2015
Stuart, you were a great inspiration and will be missed. It was great knowing you. #RestInPeaceStuartScott
-- Tommy Lasorda (@TommyLasorda) January 4, 2015
Many of us have grown up to the legend that is Stuart Scott! He was one of those few people/idols that... http://t.co/kbcCkmS4L4
-- Chris Paul (@CP3) January 4, 2015
Stuart Scott you are gone but your spirit will live on. You truly are "cool as the other side of the pillow"
-- Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) January 4, 2015
Truly saddened to wake up and hear about the passing of Stuart Scott. Honored to have known him. Rest in peace my friend you will be missed.
-- Johnny Manziel (@JManziel2) January 4, 2015
Blessed to have known him. R.I.P. Stuart Scott you were a gift to all who knew you. pic.twitter.com/N3LSPS6f14
-- Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) January 4, 2015
Rest in peace Stuart Scott , you will be terribly missed. Thank you for everything, love u brother pic.twitter.com/nbqrsm8ejr
-- SHAQ (@SHAQ) January 4, 2015
#GoneButNeverForgotten #RIPStuartScott pic.twitter.com/4LPRBYUSi6
-- Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) January 4, 2015
RIP to a good man Stuart Scott. Rest Easy! http://t.co/AbCID8q777
-- Asante Samuel (@pick_six22) January 4, 2015
Today is a sad day as we mourn the loss of my dear friend, Stuart Scott. He will be greatly missed by all.
-- Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott you will be truly missed. If only I could be as cool...as Stuart Scott..And as strong and courageous. Thanks for everything
-- Tyler Holt (@ItsTHoltBaby) January 4, 2015
Every now God sends a MAN that stands for right, smart,intelligent,loving,caring,creative .@StuartScott was that man #RIP #Truth
-- Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) January 4, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Stuart Scott. Respect and condolences for a true professional.
-- Albert Pujols (@PujolsFive) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott. You will never be forgotten
-- Mark Cuban (@mcuban) January 4, 2015
May God bless his soul #StuartScott. Thank you for all you've done for the sport world. Very sad. R.I.P
-- Dashon Goldson (@thehawk38) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott you will be greatly missed
-- Dont'a Hightower (@zeus30hightower) January 4, 2015
Stuart Scott was a amazing, inspirational, honorable man, father and friend.U are what we all should live to be. RIP pic.twitter.com/rmbXBGIqCd
-- Donald Driver (@Donald_Driver80) January 4, 2015
Damn. Stuart Scott, an original and a beauty.
-- Steve Nash (@SteveNash) January 4, 2015
-- Thurman Thomas (@thurmanthomas) January 4, 2015
This thing about Stuart Scott has me choked up. Being thankful for life has been taken for granted to often. Great man. #GodRestHisSoul #RIH
-- Michael Neal (@mneal96) January 4, 2015
Thank you, Stuart Scott. You're a big reason why I fell in love with sports at a young age
-- Matt Besler (@MattBesler) January 4, 2015
Powerful. #RIPStuartScott pic.twitter.com/ufUXu8StoF
-- Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) January 4, 2015
I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Stuart Scott. He was always incredibly kind to me. His strength was amazing. Praying for his family!
-- Allyson Felix (@allysonfelix) January 4, 2015
"@_jut_: I'll never forget when Stuart Scott said "Jamal Crawford hit that 3 from Alpharetta!!" #RestInPeace #GameChanger"--RIP Stuart Scott
-- Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) January 4, 2015
R.I.P Stuart Scott...
-- Michael Crabtree (@KingCrab15) January 4, 2015
Woke up to the sad news we lost a talented individual in @StuartScott I enjoyed working w/him. Consumate professional. Much love to his fam
-- Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22) January 4, 2015
Memories @ESPNNFL with Stu and Jaws. pic.twitter.com/u1nvI2T9q2
-- Cris Carter (@criscarter80) January 4, 2015
Rip Stuart Scott espn- A trendsetter, risk taker, He made mainstream sports media accept hip hop and establish how to use it during the show
-- Braylon Edwards (@OfficialBraylon) January 4, 2015
Live Your Life To The Fullest! Loved Watching This Man On TV Growing Up! Felt Like I Knew ... http://t.co/y12FZIjW0K pic.twitter.com/hBXD9nyhSe
-- Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) January 4, 2015
.@StuartScott reminded us all of the importance of life beyond ourselves. An example of how to appreciate every moment. #RIP
-- Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) January 4, 2015
So saddened to wake up and hear of my friend @StuartScott's passing. He was a true WARRIOR in every sense of the word. We will miss you Stu!
-- Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) January 4, 2015
The loss of Stuart Scott is tough one for our generation.I always looked forward to his brilliant broadcasting #AndTheLordSaidYouGottaRiseUp
-- Adam Eaton (@AdamSpankyEaton) January 4, 2015
We lost a great man, a friend, today. Stuart Scott was so special to so many. We can all learn from his courage. RIP my friend, we'll miss u
-- Joe Theismann (@Theismann7) January 4, 2015
Sad to hear about @stuartscott. A good man that will surely be missed. Sending my best to his family. #RIP good friend
-- Warrick Dunn (@WarrickDunn) January 4, 2015
God gained one hell of a talent in Stuart Scott...
-- Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 4, 2015
R.I.P. Stewart Scott
-- Willie Colon (@willcolon66) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott he made watching sports exciting thank you you will be missed
-- Darius Morris (@dariusmorris4) January 4, 2015
Rip Stuart Scott. My prayers go out to his friends and family. He was huge part of delivering sports #coolerthentheothersideofthepillow
-- Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) January 4, 2015
Stuart Scott is Sports Center. He will be missed.
-- Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) January 4, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Stuart Scott. He was a great innovator and I was lucky to call him a friend.
-- Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) January 4, 2015
My deepest condolences to Stuart Scott's family and closest friends. He will be missed. #RIPStuartScott
-- Pau Gasol (@paugasol) January 4, 2015
RIP #StuartScott I grew up watching this guy everyday on @espn my dream as a kid was for him to give me a S/O. Life is short let's enjoy it
-- Tony Carter (@tonycarter904) January 4, 2015
R.I.P Stuart Scott you will be greatly missed. You were an inspiration to us all and especially those fighting that same fight
-- Matt Barnes (@mattbarnesRHP) January 4, 2015
My condolences on the passing of @StuartScott. He lived his life with panache, dignity perseverance. Booyah to you friend. Respect. RIP
-- Gary Player (@garyplayer) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott. One of the best at what he did, you can rest now.
-- Sean Spence (@3Spence1) January 4, 2015
Incredibly saddened to hear about @StuartScott today. A great person and a true inspiration. My love to his family. pic.twitter.com/TygcT7W0MI
-- Michael Sam (@MichaelSamNFL) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott. The voice of SC for me growing up #booyah
-- Nick Martinez (@nickmartinez10) January 4, 2015
Going to miss my favorite SportsCenter anchor. @StuartScott may you rest in peace my friend.
-- Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) January 4, 2015
You have fought the fight now rest in peace... an inspiration to many.. thanks for all you have done #rip http://t.co/eR557qx37d
-- James Anderson (@50janderson) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott. Great person and inspiration to everyone http://t.co/T0NGwnwHZ8
-- Seth Jones (@seth_jones3) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott! A true definition of a fighter and leader. Just a sad day. You'll be missed #booyah
-- Mike Napoli (@MikeNapoli25) January 4, 2015
We lost an incredible man. Think of them... Please take a moment today and pray for his daughters. #RipStuartScott pic.twitter.com/lYkQhP586z
-- Lolo Jones (@lolojones) January 4, 2015
#RIP to the Legend! Man this hits home so bad!!!! I remember watching ESPN growing up listening to hit... http://t.co/wFeQDGGKfV
-- JR Smith (@TheRealJRSmith) January 4, 2015
Saddened to hear of the passing of Stuart Scott...one of the best in the business. You will be missed my friend!
-- Rich Gannon (@RichGannon12) January 4, 2015
Met Stuart Scott when I worked and ESPN, he was funny and REAL,any very smart,witty,he will be missed
-- leroy butler (@leap36) January 4, 2015
Stuart Scott was a great man and always so kind. An inspiration to so many, taken from us far too soon. Rest in Peace Stuart.
-- JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 4, 2015
Rip @StuartScott. You did it right, @SportsCenter will never be the same. #GoneButNeverForgotten
-- Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 4, 2015
R.I.P Stuart
-- MettaWorldPeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) January 4, 2015
To a man who has done his duty to his Family, his people and sports fans. Rest In Peace #StuartScott
-- Amani Toomer (@AmaniAToomer) January 4, 2015
Prayers going out to #StuartScott family I didn't know him personally but he had a great spirit and personality, he will be missed by Many!
Life is so short. Touch those and inspire them to be great..U were great Stuart Scott, and heaven has a great man.....#Booyah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-- Andre Reed (@Andre_Reed83) January 4, 2015
