ESPN Anchor Stuart Scott Dies from Cancer

Longtime ESPN anchor Stuart Scott, known widely for using unique catchphrases, lost his battle against cancer. The "SportsCenters" anchor died on Sunday at the age of 49 after fighting cancer three times over the past seven years.

ESPN President John Skipper described Scotts as "a true friend and a uniquely inspirational figure," adding that Scott's "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."

NFL Network broadcaster Rich Eisen stated, as he reported on Scott's death, "I love this man."

Scott was diagnosed with cancer after undergoing an appendix operation. During the procedure, doctors found the tumor and subsequently started Scott on anti-cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Despite all of these treatments, Scott continued to work with the same enthusiasm.

He had said shortly after being diagnosed, according to the San Francisco Gate, "You beat cancer by how you live. So live. Live. Fight like hell."

During Sunday's games, players and fans from the NFL and NBA all stopped to observe moments of silence, while others shared their condolences online.

LeBron James wrote via Instagram: "Thank you so much for being u and giving us inner city kids someone we could relate to that wasn't a player but was close enough to them."

Michael Jordan said, "I'm so sad to hear the news that Stuart has passed away. He was truly a trailblazer in his field and, by refusing to change his style, made himself into a star. I always enjoyed sitting down to talk to him. But to me he wasn't just a broadcaster, he was an old friend who I'd known since college. He fought so hard against cancer and I hoped he'd win the battle. I sent my sincerest condolences to his daughters, Taelor and Sydni, and his family and friends. Booyah, my brother."

Tiger Woods shared on Twitter: "Stuart wasn't covering heroes & champions, it was the other way around."

President Obama said in a statement, "I will miss Stuart Scott. Stu helped usher in a new way to talk about our favorite teams and the day's best plays. For much of those 20 years, public service and campaigns have kept me from my family - but wherever I went, I could flip on the TV and Stu and his colleagues on "SportsCenter" were there. ... Michelle and I offer our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends and colleagues."

Scott was known for using phrases such as "Booyah," "cool as the other side of the pillow" and "just call him butter 'cause he's on a roll."

Scott is survived by his parents, three siblings, two daughters and girlfriend.