Popular ESPN Anchor Stuart Scott known for his witty way of hosting and humorous catchphrases died at the age of 49 after battling against cancer. His death led to an outpour of tributes by fans, colleagues and athletes. Even President Obama shared condolences! 

Stuart Scott changed the definition of hosting on sports channel through his sheer talent and ability to speak. From witty catchphrases to his flair and style, Scott had audiences across America hooked to the seats when he was hosting his show. Some of his catchphrases like "Boo-Yah!" to "As cool as the other side of the pillow" to "He must be the bus driver cuz he was takin' him to school, went on to become the most talked about phrases in America. According to details shared by ESPN president John Skipper, Stuart's style was unique and the biggest highlight of his show. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Even his colleagues at ESPN remember him as a very supporting team leader and a cheerful co-worker who always encouraged them to excel. He leaves behind a legacy of a refined style of hosting that was more interactive and kept the audience engaged making them come back for more. Colleagues across the ESPN network including the management and top bosses, paid tributes to this legendary host and offered their condolences to the family as well. Stuart was equally popular amongst the athletes. The news of his death led to an outpour of tributes by several athletes with whom he had interacted at some point in their life.

Even President Obama and his wife Michelle expressed their heartfelt grief and said that Stuart will always be remembered for ushering a completely new way in which Americans talk about their favorite teams and the day's best play. He also confessed to being a fan of Stuart's style of hosting and said that he would never miss a chance to watch his show. The sporting events held across America also observed moments of silence on Sunday in order to pay their tribute to Stuart Scott.