Lauren Hill, the college basketball player for Mount St. Joseph’s who inspired everyone by bravely pursuing her passion for basketball in the face of inoperable brain cancer, passed away on Friday morning.
Many have mourned her death in print and on social media, including LeBron James. The Cavaliers forward wrote a wonderful letter to Lauren through a series of Tweets on Friday morning. Read it below.
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
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