‘RIP Stuart Scott’: Popular ESPN anchor dies after ‘long fight’ with cancer

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

My sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Stuart Scott. @espn pic.twitter.com/3rsP8nFh3b

— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) January 4, 2015

Stuart Scott highlights: Check out this video #espn http://t.co/HCT7Ym6p43

— Willie Ibarra (@willieibarra000) January 4, 2015

The man truly had a way with words. RIP Stuart Scott.

— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) January 4, 2015

I have immense love in my heart for Stuart Scott. He was a GREAT man. All my love to his family. Miss him already.

— Darius Rucker (@dariusrucker) January 4, 2015

. @StuartScott Stuart passed this morning, I'm in tears. The other side of the pillow is wet today. #SportsCenter

— Steve Harvey Nation (@IAmSteveHarvey) January 4, 2015

RIP Stuart Scott you will be missed. There will never be another. #BooYah

— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) January 4, 2015

Folks, @ESPN has lost a great anchor in @StuartScott. @nabj & #APhiA has lost a great member. The world has lost a greater man. RIP, Brother

— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) 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 (@Trouty20) January 4, 2015

..@ESPN anchor @StuartScott has passed away only 49 year old…RIP

— Charles V Payne (@cvpayne) January 4, 2015

Sad news, nice guy: Stuart Scott dies at age of 49 http://t.co/BVOxE1mRhs

— S.E. Cupp (@secupp) January 4, 2015

RIP Stuart Scott. Unbelievable sportscaster. He was the reason I would stay up all night and watch the same highlights. Just to hear him!!

— Corey Fuller (@iCoreyFuller) 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

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

We are preparing for NFL Countdown with heavy hearts following the death of our beautiful colleague, Stuart Scott.

— Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) January 4, 2015

Headed to church this morning thinking about and praying for the family of @StuartScott

— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) January 4, 2015

"Cooler than the other side of the pillow" Rest in Peace, Stuart Scott.

— Jace Amaro (@J_ACER22) January 4, 2015

RIP @StuartScott … Thoughts and prayers with his daughters and the ESPN family that loved and supported him for so many years.

— Michele Tafoya (@TafoyaNBCSports) January 4, 2015

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