Reports of a small plane crash earlier today:
#BREAKING: Small plane crash in Gulf of Mexico off of Holiday coast. @PascoSheriff holding a news conference shortly. pic.twitter.com/jTphalVVVs
— Aaron Mesmer FOX 13 (@AaronMesmer) November 7, 2017
Another layer to this story:
Reports saying this is former MLB pitcher Roy Halladay’s plane. One person is dead in crash. That person has not yet been ID’d. https://t.co/gbliFX7ZL3
— Stephen Cohen (@scohenSEA) November 7, 2017
This is horrid news. Former MLB pitcher Roy Halladay's plane has crashed. One dead. Not known if he was on the plane.
— Carmine Sabia (@CarmineSabia) November 7, 2017
The Pasco County sheriff has confirmed that Halladay is the one who died.
The deceased has been confirmed as Roy Doc Halladay.
— Pasco Sheriff (@PascoSheriff) November 7, 2017
Blue Jays and Phillies great Roy Halladay died today in a plane crash in the Gulf of Mexico, according to Pasco County (Fla.) Sheriff Dept.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 7, 2017
Awful. May he rest in peace.
We are saddened by the tragic news that Roy Halladay, 2-time Cy Young Award winner & 8-time All-Star, has died in a plane crash. He was 40. pic.twitter.com/SOFv3bOLyt
— MLB (@MLB) November 7, 2017
It is with our deepest sorrow to inform you of the death of Roy Halladay, whose plane crashed in the Gulf of Mexico. pic.twitter.com/xHCYQmSXpK
— NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) November 7, 2017
Oh no
— Anthony (@antmay) November 7, 2017
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Damnit! No!
— Squid Bro Code (@VycariousLee) November 7, 2017
Based on Halladay's Twitter flying was clearly a passion. Sad news. pic.twitter.com/p024tZePzu
— Eric Denton (@JabronieRamone) November 7, 2017
Roy Halladay was a joy to watch, even when it aggravated us who cheered for the other team. So awful. Prayers to his kids and wife.
— ? Thankful Ginger ? (@mchastain81) November 7, 2017
Halladay always seemed to have the Yankees' number and was always a class act. RIP, Doc.
— Mike (@ThePantau) November 7, 2017
This is so sad. One of the best pitchers of my generation. RIP Roy. https://t.co/2yYubh7Nn3
— Al Weaver (@alweaver22) November 7, 2017
I wanted to be Roy Halladay. I’m heartbroken, rest easy Doc.
— dan haren (@ithrow88) November 7, 2017
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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Update:
Statement of @Phillies on death of Roy Halladay pic.twitter.com/Hay8EN1vW8
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) November 7, 2017
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