Popular ESPN Anchor Stuart Scott Dies age 49

Stuart Scott, a longtime anchor at ESPN, died Sunday morning at the age of 49.

Stuart joined ESPN in 1993 for the launch of ESPN2, was diagnosed with stomach cancer in November 2007 and dealt with recurring bouts of the disease. He is survived by his two daughters Taelor, 19, and Sydni, 15.

Scott was remembered through an outpouring of tributes by athletes, colleagues and fans on Twitter and statements from his alma mater, the University of North Carolina, which said that "his legacy will live on in many ways -- as a friend, a son, a father, a professional and forever, a Tar Heel," and President Barack Obama.

"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. For much of those twenty years, public service and campaigns have kept me from my family -- but wherever I went, I could flip on the TV and Stu and his colleagues on SportsCenter were there. Over the years, he entertained us, and in the end, he inspired us -- with courage and love. Michelle and I offer our thoughts and prayers to his family, friends, and colleagues," the president said.

Moments of silence were held at some sporting events Sunday, including the NFL wild-card games between the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys.