ESPN Sports Center Popular Anchor, Stuart Scott Dies Aged 49

New York (CNNMoney) - Stuart Scott was the sports broadcaster that an entire generation of aspiring reporters wanted to be. The veteran and energetic ESPN "SportsCenter" anchor has died after a years-long battle with cancer, the network said Sunday. He was 49. Scott spent the last 21 years on the air for ESPN, and his anchoring included coverage NFL, NBA and MLB games.


Viewers may remember him for his trademark catchphrases, such as, "Boo-yah" ... "He's as cool as the other side of the pillow" ... "He must be butter because he's on a roll" ... and "See, what had happened was ..."

His first diagnosis of stomach cancer came in November 2007, after he felt ill during a broadcast of "Monday Night Football," and ESPN said Scott "went through several surgeries, chemotherapy, radiation and clinical trials to stay strong and ward off cancer for as long as humanly possible."

President Obama remembered Scott as a reliable presence in his life even when "public service and campaigns have kept me from my family."

"I will miss Stuart Scott, Twenty years ago, Stu helped usher in a new way to talk about our favorite teams and the day's best plays. ... Over the years, he entertained us, and in the end, he inspired us -- with courage and love." Obama said in a statement.

May his soul R.I.P