Stuart Scott: ESPN SportsCenter Anchor Dies at 49

Stuart Scott was an American sportscaster. Born on July 19, 1965, in Chicago, he grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and attended the University of North Carolina.

He joined ESPN in 1993 and became one of the network's biggest stars on SportsCenter, known for catchphrases such as "Boo-yah!" and "cool as the other side of the pillow." His hip-hop-influenced style changed sports broadcasting.

He was diagnosed with appendiceal cancer in 2007. Scott received the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the 2014 ESPYs. He died in Avon, Connecticut, on January 4, 2015, at age 49.

Achievements: Jimmy V Perseverance Award (2014).

Birth: July 19, 1965 - Chicago, Illinois.

Profession: Sportscaster.

Interesting Facts: He used the catchphrase "Boo-yah!"