Kimbo Slice, mixed martial arts fighter, dead at 42
The mixed martial arts world lost one of its most iconic fighters when Kimbo Slice died Monday at the age of 42.
His loss obviously resonated throughout the MMA community. Here"s a sampling of the reaction to Slice"s death:
RIP Kimbo pic.twitter.com/Q4kZ4xhff8
Dana White (@danawhite) June 7, 2016
We battled inside the cage, warrior vs warrior. Outside the cage, we have loved ones. REST IN PEACE KIMBO SLICE. May G*d Watch Over You.
KEN SHAMROCK (@ShamrockKen) June 7, 2016
Prince, Ali, Kimbo, Jordan Parsons RIPLike I said before make sure you tell everybody that"s important to you that you love them everyday!
Anthony Johnson (@Anthony_Rumble) June 7, 2016
Be blessed on your new journey Kimbo. You inspired so many! With our short time in life,inspiration is King. My condolences to the Slice fam
Rashad Evans (@SugaRashadEvans) June 7, 2016
Sad to hear about the passing of Kimbo Slice. Condolences to his family. #RIP
Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) June 7, 2016
Rip kimbo Slice...
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There were also an outpouring of sympathy from elsewhere in the sports world:
Im at a loss for words... Rest In Heaven @KimboSlice pic.twitter.com/dFL7m8X0ck
SHAQ (@SHAQ) June 7, 2016
#RIPKimboSlice - Im glad I got to know you my friend. You were a badass SOB and extremely kind at the same time. U will be missed. #itstrue
Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) June 7, 2016
RIP Kimbo my brother,we will miss you in the 305,only love4U. HH
Hulk Hogan (@HulkHogan) June 7, 2016
Don"t tell me Unc gone !!!!! pic.twitter.com/CwiuyEwY3P
Antonio Brown (@AntonioBrown84) June 7, 2016
Kimbo Slice. Smh. I Use To Sneak To Watch Your Videos In High School. Rest Easy. #TooYoungTooSoon
Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) June 7, 2016
Source: http://espn.go.com/mma/story/_/id/16020037/kimbo-slice-death-draws-plenty-reaction-social-media
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