Nick Jonas, Chris Rock, and More Celebrities React to Stuart Scott’s Death

ESPN icon Stuart Scott passed away Sunday morning at just 49 years old after battling cancer. Famous athletes, musicians, and actors continue to grieve the loss of the lovable and incredibly empowering anchor.

Scott, who battled cancer three times, touched the lives of many in addition to coining infectious phrases like “Boo-Yah!” Professional athletes like Tiger Woods and Kobe Bryant expressed their sadness on social media, along with performers Nick Jonas, Kevin Hart, and Mark Wahlberg. The inspiring TV personality will be greatly missed.

Can't believe you're gone from us! I am deeply saddened because not only will not be replaced as a anchor or reporter but more than that as a genuine cool person. What u did for our culture, bringing that Swag to reporting can only be copied(which I hear it today on tv watching sports). I would say not because they stealing your swag, it's all out of RESPECT! It was always a breath of fresh fun air when u would show up and we'd chat up. Thank you so much for being u and giving us inner city kids someone we could relate to that wasn't a player but was close enough to them. #RIPStuartScott #FuqCancer #GoneButSurelyNotForgotten

A photo posted by LeBron James (@kingjames) on Jan 1, 2015 at 8:12am PST

For those who missed the late great Stuart Scott – and we always will – may he rest in peace…. http://t.co/RU7Wpz0gqy

— Kevin Hart (@ItsKevinHart) January 4, 2015

Devastated by the news about Stuart Scott. You will be missed. #RIPStuartScott

— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) 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

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

Stuart wasn’t covering heroes & champions, it was the other way around. Thinking of my friend & his daughters. — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) January 4, 2015

I had a lot of laughs with Stuart Scott & he was truly one of the Good Guys, beginning to end. RIP on da cool side of the pillow!! — Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) January 4, 2015

#StuartScottSayings changed the game #BOOYAH #donthatetheplayerhatethegame R.I.P to a sportscasting Legend — Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) 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

My heart goes out to Stuart Scott’s family. He was a bright light in this world and will be missed by many…@ESPN #RIPStuartScott — Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria) 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

What kid didn’t think Stuart Scott was absolutely the coolest. As cool as the other side of the pillow to be exact. #RIPStuartScott — Kris Allen (@KrisAllen) January 5, 2015

#RIPStuartScott . He followed me on twitter, he retweeted me. Great knowing I put a smile on his face, if only for a brief moment. Boooo-ya! — Chris Rock (@ozchrisrock) January 4, 2015

The soul of ESPN and a true legend. #RIPStuartScott #BooYah pic.twitter.com/KnkhfQS5hO — Mark Wahlberg (@mark_wahlberg) January 4, 2015

#RIPStuartScott What a special guy! My heart and prayers go out to his family and everyone at ESPN. Honored to have met and worked with him. — Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) January 5, 2015

RIP Stuart Scott. Met him at a Celtics playoff game years ago, and he was so alive, so happy. Thoughts w/ his daughters. — Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) January 4, 2015

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