President Barack Obama:
"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, 2015Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star LeBron James:
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, 2015Golfer Tiger Woods:
Stuart wasn't covering heroes & champions, it was the other way around. Thinking of my friend & his daughters.
— Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) January 4, 2015Statement from Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan:
Michael Jordan on the passing of Stuart Scott (via @esteep) pic.twitter.com/QfksOvwRcI
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 4, 2015"Good Morning America" host Robin Roberts:
Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Kobe Bryant:
#StuartScottSayings changed the game #BOOYAH #donthatetheplayerhatethegame R.I.P to a sportscasting Legend
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) January 4, 2015CNN's Rachel Nichols:
A beautiful tribute to Stuart Scott just aired on @SportsCenter - watch this.
http://t.co/DYEPdGijVK
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) January 4, 2015Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson:
Stuart's flair & finesse brought flavor and coolness to ESPN, and he opened the door for many other minorities to follow in his footsteps.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 4, 2015Stuart, my brother you have left a positive lasting impression on not only the sports world, but the entire world as a whole.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 4, 2015Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III:
He was as cool as the other side of the pillow & will be missed. Prayers up @StuartScott & family
#RIPStuartScott pic.twitter.com/HXuf7qcbMy
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 4, 2015Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson:
Rip @StuartScott. You did it right, @SportsCenter will never be the same. #GoneButNeverForgotten
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 4, 2015ESPN's Cris Carter:
RIP Stuart Scott you will be missed. There will never be another. #BooYah
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) January 4, 2015Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas:
Growing up I watched @SportsCenter just to see & hear Stuart Scott..I woke up every morning to smile..RIP I will always have those memories
— Harry Douglas (@HDouglas83) January 4, 2015Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester:
Thoughts and prayers go out to the Scott and ESPN families. @StuartScott you will always be as cool as the other side of the pillow my man.
— Jon Lester (@JLester31) January 4, 2015ESPN's Dick Vitale:
STUART was so courageous in his battle - his speech @ the ESPY'S INSPIRED so many - PLS GOD may he RIP!
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) January 4, 2015Longtime NBA coach and ESPN analyst George Karl:
The cancer survivor community lost a great fighter today. Stuart Scott's courage throughout his fight will strengthen others to overcome....
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) January 4, 2015....their personal battles. I encourage those struggling today, to remember to never give up and continue to fight. #RIPStuartScott
— George Karl (@CoachKarl22) January 4, 2015ESPN's Bob Ley:
Any conversation or gig with Stuart Scott left you feeling all the better for it. Pioneer, profile in courage, father, friend to us all.
— Bob Ley (@BobLeyESPN) January 4, 2015Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald:
It took me a day to get my thoughts together on the passing of Stuart Scott. Here they are now: pic.twitter.com/BmHlkzwFzs
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) January 6, 2015Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout:
The sports world lost another great one today. Stuart Scott, you were an inspiration to all of us. You'll be greatly missed. #RIPStuartScott
— Mike Trout (@Trouty20) January 4, 2015Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron:
Rest Easy Stuart Scott. This One For You. #TarHeelFamily
— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) January 4, 2015ESPN's Scott Van Pelt:
Stuart...Scott...Van Pelt. Man, we had fun out there. Crushed beyond description for all his families, including ours. RIP, my brother
— Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP) January 4, 2015
Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Blake Griffin:
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, 2015Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson:
God gained one hell of a talent in Stuart Scott...
— Chad Johnson (@ochocinco) January 4, 2015
ESPN's Mike Tirico:
For those of us who live using words, today there are none. Our prayers to all who were touched by Stuart Scott's incredible love of life.
— MikeTirico (@miketirico) January 4, 2015
ESPN's Jeremy Schaap:
First worked w/Stu covering '96 NBA playoffs. He was so excited he was literally skipping down the street. I'll never forget that.
— Jeremy Schaap (@JeremySchaap) January 4, 2015Former NBA All-Star Chris Webber:
Stuart Scott- A Great man - appreciate the times we shared- thank you for your advice and encouragement in commentating. Rest Peacefully..
— Chris Webber (@realchriswebber) January 4, 2015ESPN's Shelley Smith:
I now fight the fight my two good friends, Bryan Burwell and Stuart Scott would love to still have. Because of them, i have no fear.
— Shelley Smith (@ShelleyESPN) January 4, 2015Fox's Erin Andrews:
No words...Stuart Scott rest in peace..you will be missed
— Erin Andrews (@ErinAndrews) January 4, 2015Actor Mike Epps:
RIP TO THE LEGENDARY STUART SCOTT !!! THE MAN WHO BUILT SPORTS CENTER !!! ANOTHER GOOD BROTHER GONE TOO SOON.. I SEND MY CONDOLENCES 🙏
— Mike Epps (@TheRealMikeEpps) January 4, 2015
Cyclist Lance Armstrong:
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, 2015ESPN's Keith Olbermann:
Godspeed Stu Scott. Proud to have known someone who persevered that long, that valiantly, that uncomplainingly. http://t.co/kLkpvF7ATf
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) January 4, 2015Former Lions great Barry Sanders:
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, 2015Former MLB slugger Barry Bonds:
R.I.P @StuartScott you are missed.⚾️🏀🏈 pic.twitter.com/XG0xHbqE9M
— Barry L Bonds (@BarryBonds) January 4, 2015ESPN's Jemele Hill:
I can never put into words what an incredible person Stuart Scott was. Truly one of the best people I've ever met in my life.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) January 4, 2015ESPN's Merril Hoge:
My heart is in pain for my lose of my soul brother Stuart Scott. And Joy for how he enriched my life! I love my strong brother! RIP Stuart!
— Merril Hoge (@merrilhoge) January 4, 2015Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt:
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, 2015Basketball Hall of Famer James Worthy:
@StuartScott thank you for bringing sports to us like we talk about it at the barbershop! Truly the best! #AsCoolAsTheOtherSideOfThePillow
— James Worthy (@JamesWorthy42) January 4, 2015Hall of Fame golfer Gary Player:
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, 2015New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees:
My best Stu Scott memory: Me throwing to him while LT covered him, summer of '02 to prepare him for Jets training camp. Stu will be missed
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) January 5, 2015WNBA great Sheryl Swoopes:
Sad day in the sports world! We lost a great man today in @StuartScott. Thank you for everything you did for all of us in sports.
#Booyah
— Sheryl Swoopes (@sswoopes22) January 4, 2015Actor/comedian Kevin Hart:
RIP Stuart Scott U will truly be missed. I'm sending so many prayers & love to your family this morning. UR were the definition of STRENGTH
— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) January 4, 2015Rapper Lil Wayne:
I started watching ESPN bekuz of Stuart and Boomer. "Yeah I got game like Stuart Scott...fresh out the ESPN shop" - lil wayne
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) January 4, 2015Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel:
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, 2015Rapper Chuck D:
Stu Scott's passing hit me like a ton of bricks. Rest in PEace bro you pioneered that coolest side of that sportscasting pillow. #Booyah
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) January 4, 2015University of North Carolina:
Rest in peace. #TarHeelFamily pic.twitter.com/cswhv15hZe
— UNC Tar Heels (@GoHeels) January 4, 2015