Stuart Scott was a beloved figure above and beyond what most casual ESPN and “Sportscenter” observers ever imagined. He was a pioneer who helped usher in a new era of sports journalism while simultaneously retaining his humanity and humbleness that endeared himself to his contemporaries and even adversaries over the years.
Scott lost his battle with cancer after twice defeating the devastating medical malady and his colleagues and admirers poured the contents of their souls onto social media to pay homage to an outstanding reporter.
take a look at what they had to say:
RIP Stuart Scott. A good man.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 4, 2015
No words…Stuart Scott rest in peace..you will be missed
— Erin Andrews (@ErinAndrews) 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
The loudest laughs, the kindest words. The best kind of friend. Missing you already, Stu.
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) January 4, 2015
Seeing and hearing @StuartScott speak at the Espy’s last year brought me to tears. An inspiration to all and a true superhero. ?
— Stuart Holden (@stuholden) January 4, 2015
Farewell, Stuart Scott. Wishing you an eternity of fairways and greens pic.twitter.com/Kjc4bwM0UA
— J.A. Adande (@jadande) January 4, 2015
The great Stuart Scott will be missed. He was a legend who revolutionized sports broadcasting. But even more, he was a great man and father.
— Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) January 4, 2015
Rip @StuartScott. You did it right, @SportsCenter will never be the same. #GoneButNeverForgotten
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott. Was an honor to meet you and watch you on @SportsCenter growing up. You will be missed.
— Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) January 4, 2015
Your talent was one thing but your fight was another. An inspiration to us all for getting the most out of every day @StuartScott. #RIP
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) January 4, 2015
He was gracious, loving and kind. He was a father, friend and colleague @StuartScott above all else a wonderful human being of great courage
— Greg Anthony (@GregAnthony50) January 4, 2015
Bro text me to ask about Stuart Scott passing…turned on TV to see it’s true. Son asked me what happened…words couldn’t come out. RIP STU
— Desmond Howard (@DesmondHoward) January 4, 2015
I don’t know what to say…or how to feel. I’m numb… Sad… Angry… Crushed. ButI can Promise you today I’ll go out there and do my best
— trey wingo (@wingoz) January 4, 2015
…and enjoy this day. That was/IS Stuart’s message. We beat cancer by how we choose to LIVE. And I for one… will take that going forward
— trey wingo (@wingoz) January 4, 2015
One of my favorite days in 18 years at ESPN: Stuart and I played golf at Disney.. just the two of us. We laughed so much…played like crap,
— trey wingo (@wingoz) January 4, 2015
And talked about everything but the business . Just two dudes on the course…. a cocktail or two. We said 100 times..lets foo this again..
— trey wingo (@wingoz) January 4, 2015
We never did. And I can’t be more angry now that I didn’t try harder to make that happen. Don’t make the same mistake I did. Take those days
— trey wingo (@wingoz) January 4, 2015
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