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.
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
— 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
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
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. 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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