Stuart Scott has died at the age of 49 after serving as a longtime anchor on ESPN. He will be remembered by sports fans and analysts everywhere, and was responsible for creating a handful of catchphrases on the air.
He had a tough battle with cancer and had not been on ESPN for several years. He passed away on Sunday morning. He joined the ESPN team in 1993 with the launch of ESPN 2 as the host of SportNight.
The cancer was discovered in 2007, and later returned to the network following his chemotherapy treatment. He was later diagnosed again in 2011 before going into remission in 2012, and being diagnosed again on January 14, 2013.
Many athletes and colleagues of his have expressed their condolences over social media.
I will always miss my good friend and colleague @StuartScott!! I love you brother! #RIP
— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) January 4, 2015
Sad to hear the news of Stuart Scott's passing. Rest in peace. #coolastheothersideofthepillow #Booyah http://ift.tt/1AsW0ei
— Nick Swisher (@NickSwisher) January 4, 2015
There were a number of catchphrases coined by Stuart Scott during his time at ESPN. A few of the big ones that fans are likely to associate with him are “Boo-Yah,” “As cool as the other side of the pillow,” and “He must be the bus driver cuz he was takin’ him to school.”
Stuart Scott was honored for his public fight against cancer at the 2014 ESPY Awards, where he became the latest recipient of the Jimmy V ESPY Award for Perseverance. The award is named for college basketball coach Jim Valvano, who also has a basketball tournament named after him that is played each year.
Scott spent most of his career as an anchor for SportsCenter, and also appeared on NFL and NBA programs. He interviewed several top athletes during his time with ESPN, and even two presidents, Bill Clinton and then-senator Barack Obama.
His career is expansive and one that will be memorable and influential upon anyone going into the sportscasting industry, and those who watch sports. He helped with the launch of SportsCenter, and helped to make a program of sports highlights one of the most watched shows on television.
Following his death, Stuart Scott leaves behind his two daughters, Taelor and Sydni, who currently reside in Avon, Connecticut. He continued to fight to the end, updating fans as most recently as last fall on his condition, letting them know how tough he was.
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
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Stuart Scott, Longtime ESPN Anchor, Dead At Age 49
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