(CNN)If you don't know who Stuart Scott was, those who do will likely point you to one particular speech to share why his death reverberates so strongly across the country. Scott, a veteran anchor on ESPN, died Sunday after a seven-year battle with cancer. He was 49. He built a career as a sports anchor, but his eloquent observations on his battle with cancer, and the encouragement and motivation to others fighting the disease, made him a role model. Opinion: Why Scott was a game changer "When you die, that does not mean you lose to cancer," Scott said in the July speech at the ESPY Awards. "You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and the manner in which you live."
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Stuart Scott dies Sunday after a lengthy battle with cancer
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He was seen as an inspiration by many
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A speech he gave last year showed his motivation for fighting
"Our colleague, our friend, and our inspiration Stuart Scott passed away earlier today," @placeholder's Hannah Storm said.