Sports world reacts to death of ESPN's Stuart Scott

ESPN anchor Stuart Scott speaks during the ESPYs in Los Angeles in July.

Jan. 4, 2015 11:55 AM PT

ESPN anchor Stuart Scott died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. He was 49.

In the 21 years he worked at ESPN, Scott became a household name among sports fans and athletes. Here's a look at some of the reactions on social media to Scott's passing:

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.

Sports world reacts to death of ESPN’s Stuart Scott

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