Stuart Scott's daughters, others remember ESPN anchor

ESPN anchor Stuart Scott died from cancer at the age of 49 on Jan. 4, 2015.

Taelor and Sydni Scott partnered with Dear World to write a letter to their late father and ESPN anchor Stuart Scott on the one-year anniversary of his death. Scott died from cancer at the age of 49.

“You lived your life with a fierce sense of authenticity, passion and competitiveness, giving it your all and reaching for the best in everything you did,” they wrote in the letter. “When you were diagnosed with cancer, you showed the world how to fight with that same fierce passion, instilling a sense of hope and inspiration to so many. And in the end you taught us all how to win – live or die – by how you live, why you live and the manner in which you live.

From you Dad, we’ve learned to reach for the fight we possess inside and apply it with passion to our lives. It was through your vulnerability, that you taught us the real value of strength in never giving up.”

The letter was also accompanied by the video below: 

Scott was first diagnosed with cancer in November 2007, when his appendix was removed and doctors discovered a tumor. It returned four years later and then again in 2013. The University of North Carolina alum was very public and open about his bout with cancer. Scott was presented the Jimmy V Award at the 2014 ESPY Awards. 

Since his passing, Scott has been honored and inducted into the Hall of Fame for the UNC School of Journalism and the National Association of Black Journalists, who partnered with ESPN to form an internship position in his name.

Fellow past and present ESPN employees wrote their own letters to Scott on social media:

Ok @TaeAndSyd #DearStuartScott 1st meeting- you wadded up a script & threw it at me across studio. I threw it back. Our immaturity endured.

— Kenny Mayne (@Kenny_Mayne) January 4, 2016

Try not to cry while watching this. I dare you.

Great work, @TaeAndSyd.#DearStuartScott https://t.co/MZOIc2gq6L

— Randy Scott (@RandyScottESPN) January 4, 2016

It has been a year since we lost Stuart Scott. We miss you, Stuart. #DearStuartScott https://t.co/QCeXZEyTEH

— UNSPORTSMANLIKE Radio (@UnSportsESPN) January 4, 2016

@TaeAndSyd "How are your boys?" "How are your girls?" How your father and I began most conversations. Sports were 2nd. #DearStuartScott

— Chris McKendry (@ChrisMcKendry) January 4, 2016

#DearStuartScott standing on the soccer sidelines 15 years ago. Your energy and spirit live on in your children You are thought of often

— Karl Ravech (@karlravechespn) January 4, 2016

One year. I was honored to be with you before the beginning and after the end #DearStuartScott https://t.co/TBpTuy3qZw

— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) January 4, 2016

Rather than share a story for #DearStuartScott, here's the podcast we did with him, which includes many fave moments https://t.co/5m4LSXdlb1

— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) January 4, 2016

#DearStuartScott, I remember you refereeing the kids wrestling matches, and telling me to "do you". Crazy it's been a year. Miss you. Much.

— Jay Harris (@JayHarrisESPN) January 4, 2016

To honor Stu today, walk into any room and bring unmatched joy and energy. He always did.

Thinking of you @TaeAndSyd #dearstuartscott

— MikeTirico (@miketirico) January 4, 2016

Celebrities and athletes also shared their memories:

#DearStuartScott you raised two amazing young ladies @TaeAndSyd

— Ernie Johnson (@TurnerSportsEJ) January 4, 2016

#DearStuartScott you acknowledging & appreciating the hard work I did in hosting SportsCenter meant the world to me. pic.twitter.com/lADgSyKo4Z

— Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) January 4, 2016

#DearStuartScott I miss you dog!!

— Anthony Morrow (@MrAnthonyMorrow) January 4, 2016

#DearStuartScott Thank you for your generosity, your amazing spirit, and your courage. You lit a path that we're all trying to follow.

— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) January 4, 2016

- Christopher Chavez