Legendary sports broadcaster Stuart Scott of ESPN has died at the age of 49 after losing his battle with cancer. Scott had been working at ESPN for 22 years and made catchphrases like”As cool as the other side of the pillow”, “He must be the bus driver cuz he was takin’ him to school”, and “Boo-yah!”
We are heartbroken to report that Stuart Scott has died after a long fight with cancer. He was 49. pic.twitter.com/aI0TGwFqGU
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 4, 2015
Stuart Scott was diagnosed with cancer on in November of 2007 after he needed surgery on his appendix. Scott had emergency surgery on his appendix while he was covering the Pittsburgh Steelers-Miami Dolphins game on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. Scott was most famous for his role on ESPN’s flagship sports program SportsCenter, but also made appearances on NFL Matchup, NFL PrimeTime, NFL Live, NBA Fastbreak, and Scott also covered the NBA Finals for ESPN.
Scott also made appearances in the movies, Mr. 3000, The Gameplan, He Got Game, and Disney’s Kid. His television shows include Dream Job, and Back to the Future.
ESPN President John Skipper released the following statement on Stuart Scott:
“ESPN and everyone in the sports world have lost a true friend and a uniquely inspirational figure in Stuart Scott. Who engages in mixed martial arts training in the midst of chemotherapy treatments? Who leaves a hospital procedure to return to the set? His energetic and unwavering devotion to his family and to his work while fighting the battle of his life left us in awe, and he leaves a void that can never be replaced.”
Stuart Scott always was positive about his fight with cancer. He never wanted to lay down and just die he always was fighting it. When rumors of him lying down and dying came up, Scott shot them down real quick.
Rumor bout me in hospice. Not True. Airball. Swing & a miss.
I continue treatment for C & missed some work but Hospice?No. Fighting?
YES!— Stuart Scott (@StuartScott) November 11, 2014
Scott was a winner of the Jimmy V Award at the 2014 ESPYS for his on going battle with cancer, and he shared that he had 4 different surgeries in a one week span.
Many different athletes, sports analysts, owners, coaches, and front office personal, have shared their condolences to Scott via their social media outlets.
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, 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
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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 my prayers are with the family,friends,the .@espn family and fans of .@StuartScott. #Rolemodel #Leader #Father #Truth
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) January 4, 2015
Sports Center will never be the same without Stuart Scott
— Cecil Cooper (@CecilCooop) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott you will be missed. There will never be another. #BooYah
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) January 4, 2015
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 (@MikeTrout) January 4, 2015
Sad news to hear about Stuart Scott this morning. Honored to have the opportunity of meeting you. Prayers 🙏 pic.twitter.com/c7mCCHjRWZ
— Eric LeGrand (@EricLeGrand52) January 4, 2015
Rip @StuartScott. You did it right, @SportsCenter will never be the same. #GoneButNeverForgotten
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) January 4, 2015
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 (@JLester34) January 4, 2015
RIP to Stuart Scott!!!!!! Sad day in the sports world!!!!
— Jared M.X. Sullinger (@Jared_Sully0) January 4, 2015
Man, can't believe it, RIP Stuart Scott
— Cardale Jones (@Cardale7_) January 4, 2015
R.I.P Stuart Scott
— Mike Wallace (@Wallace17_daKid) January 4, 2015
“Our life’s journey is really about the people who touch us.” -Stuart Scott
For those who missed the late great Stuart Scott – and we always will – may he rest in peace….http://t.co/Bm13NUNQuZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 4, 2015
Sad to hear the news of Stuart Scott's passing. Rest in peace. #coolastheothersideofthepillow #Booyah pic.twitter.com/aNN3rq1DoP
— Nick Swisher (@NickSwisher) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott #GoneButNeverForgotten pic.twitter.com/lkWQZ7ehSE
— Randall Cobb (@rcobb18) January 4, 2015
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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
RIP Stuart Scott. A good man.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 4, 2015
Beyond being a great broadcaster, Stuart was a better father, a better person, a better man. Devastating loss for us all. Love you bro.#RIP!
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) January 4, 2015
RIP Stuart Scott !! You will never be forgotten such a great person and a sports icon!! #GodBlessYouSadDay
— Frank Thomas (@TheBigHurt_35) January 4, 2015
Some things are just so unfair. Rest in peace, Stuart Scott.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 4, 2015
I just woke up & heard the sad sad news about my good friend Stuart Scott..he's was the kind of guy… http://t.co/LlPrJDBieQ
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 4, 2015
Rest in peace, Stuart Scott. A genuinely good guy.
— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) January 4, 2015
Words cannot express the grief. #RIPStuartScott
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) January 4, 2015
A tribute to @StuartScott that just aired on ESPN http://t.co/L0G3qGdYMj
— ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) January 4, 2015
#RIPStuartScott pic.twitter.com/8nTeppxAI6
— LaDainian Tomlinson (@LT_21) January 4, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family of Stuart Scott inlcuding his family at ESPN. He touched many lives and made each of them better.
— Mike Pereira (@MikePereira) January 4, 2015
Rest peacefully in Paradise Mr. Scott, we miss you and Love you!
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) January 4, 2015
Rich Eisen, who aired on many different SportCenter’s with Stuart Scott, had a tearful tribute to Scott on NFL Network this morning.
Rest in peace Stuart Scott, you will be missed by everyone who was a fan of sports.
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