Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James has expressed his admiration for Lauren Hill in the past on his instagram account when she made her collegiate debut despite having inoperable brain cancer. Her dream was to play one collegiate game and she was able to do so despite all the odds stacked against her. Her story was well documented by ESPN.
Unfortunately Hill died today at the age of 19, and LeBron took to twitter to write an open letter to her.
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
Nice move by James, who had been a supporter of Hill and her journey.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lauren Hill’s family and friends.
