The Chirp: Rest in Peace, Lauren Hill

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Apr 10, 2015

College basketball player Lauren Hill passed away Friday morning after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 19. Lauren learned she had an inoperable brain tumor just as she was getting ready to attend Mount St. Joseph’s to live her dream of playing college basketball. She inspired athletes across the sports world and fans across the country as that dream came to life despite the diagnosis. Today, athletes and friends took to Twitter to honor Lauren’s memory.

RIP Lauren Hill Rest Easy Angel
- Sio Moore (@MrOakTown55) April 10, 2015

Such an inspiration to so many all over the world... Rest in peace! #GoneTooSoon #RIP #LaurenHill ???? pic.twitter.com/V9gAJzfcRX
— Kristen Mann (@dreamingtree44) April 10, 2015

#rip #LaurenHill your drive and determination to play your first collegiate game will always be legendary! #Thankyou
— cappie pondexter (@cappa23) April 10, 2015

RIP Lauren Hill. Thank you for using the game we love to inspire us all. Forever teammates in spirit. #BeatDIPG ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0ziB0k4QJw
— Chiney Ogwumike (@Chiney321) April 10, 2015

Thoughts and prayers going out for #LaurenHill. The inspirational teen lost her battle with cancer! #RIP pic.twitter.com/g1HpbGIKPt
— Roman Harper (@Harp41) April 10, 2015

Sometimes inspiration comes from a person we never get to meet. Lauren Hill was that kind of person. #PlayFor22 pic.twitter.com/BP5Qs5m009
— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS) April 10, 2015

R.I.P. 2 Lauren Hill... She was a true inspiration not only 2 bball players but all people! She impacted the lives of millions w/ her dream.
— Anthony Tolliver (@ATolliver44) April 10, 2015

#LaurenHill was a true inspiration and incredible young lady. She will always be remembered. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
— Fred Jackson (@Fred22Jackson) April 10, 2015

Lauren Hill's willingness to share her personal battle with cancer had me in tears this morning. RIP Lauren! pic.twitter.com/FHC5efEyMw
— Darren Woodson (@darrenwoodson28) April 10, 2015

Although we never met, her story was inspiring and heartwarming! Prayers for the family of Lauren Hill! #GoneTooSoon pic.twitter.com/tSyHwZeKxs
— Greg Jennings (@GregJennings) April 10, 2015

Lauren Hill thank you for inspiring us all. Your strength & courage will forever be remembered. Rest in peace. #LaurenHill
— Becky Hammon (@BeckyHammon) April 10, 2015

God got a beautiful and wonderful angel today RIP Lauren Hill.
- Ben Revere (@BenRevere9) April 10, 2015

Thank you #LaurenHill for sharing your story! May you forever rest in peace. #RIPLaurenHill
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) April 10, 2015

Lauren Hill, thank you for inspiring so many people, including myself! Rest.
— Skylar Diggins-Smith (@SkyDigg4) April 10, 2015

Dear Lauren Hill,
You are the true definition of strength, courage, power, leadership, etc etc! Your time spent on earth will never be...
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 10, 2015

forgotten. I have that I never got the chance to meet u in person but know you inspired me the whole time! For every life u touched, u...
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 10, 2015

made the biggest impact of them by just being YOU!! You're in a far better place now and please don't have to much fun up there w/o all...
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 10, 2015

your family and friends. Can u please tell my Grandma I said hello. Don't be afraid, she knows you cause we spoke about u plenty of times..
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 10, 2015

Until we officially meet again, take care and continue to be that LEADER we all love! #RIPLaurenHill

Sincerely,
LeBron James
— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 10, 2015

The Chirp: Rest in Peace, Lauren Hill

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