Stuart Scott at ESPNysStuart Scott (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
The loss of Stuart Scott is still being felt years after his life came to an end.

ESPN Films thrilled fans when they announced they have plans for an upcoming 30 for 30 documentary on former SportsCenter star Stuart Scott.

Deadline claims that the movie would go into detail on how Stuart Scott disproved ideas about how on-air talent should act, look, talk, and think. It will also show how Black culture and hip-hop were incorporated into mainstream sports media.

The film will be directed by Andre Gaines, who released the following statement:

“Stuart Scott transcended broadcasting, journalism, sports, and culture in ways that we’re only beginning to really understand and appreciate now,” said Andre Gaines. “He made his mark on so many people, especially young black men, and his legend has only grown since his passing. The opportunity I’ve had now to examine his life, visit his home, get to know his daughters Taelor and Sydni, and understand how incredibly vast and rich a life Stuart lived, I can only hope that audiences find the same catharsis I’ve already experienced in making this film.”

Vice President and Executive Producer of ESPN Films Marsha Cooke added, “We pride ourselves on telling the stories of true originals who changed the world, and Stuart epitomized that in so many ways. This film is the perfect tribute to a man who touched lives in front of and behind the camera. Andre Gaines has begun crafting a film that will shine a new light on who Stuart really was–from his relationship with Taelor and Sydni to the many people who saw the world differently just from spending time with him. The film will be Stuart through and through–funny, smart, edgy, touching, and transformational.”

All sports fans remember that Scott passed away in January 2015 at the age of 49 following his battle with cancer. His death came less than a year after receiving the ESPY’s Jimmy V Award for Perseverance for his battle with the disease.

Despite his death, he left a lasting impression with his memorable catchphrases that inspired a generation of new fans as well as influenced broadcasters to do the same, as simply calling highlights became a thing of the past.

The 30 for 30 film will examine his ascent through the ranks of ESPN, his impact on culture and the media, the anguish of going through a divorce, and his battle with illness, which finally claimed his life. Taelor and Syndi, Scott’s kids, will also contribute their voices to the remembrance of their father.

Scott graduated from Reynolds High School and attended UNC Chapel Hill. He joined ESPN in 1993.

Stuart Scott Was Enshrined In the Hall of Excellence

Stuart Scott (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Years after his death, Stuart Scott, a graduate of Northwest Forsyth (N.C.) Little League, became just the 62nd person to get enshrined in the Little League® Hall of Excellence.

The ceremony took place last year just prior to the Championship Game of the 2023 Little League Baseball World Series, via Littleleague.org.

“The Little League Hall of Excellence shines a spotlight on the graduates of our program that have gone on to be role models for the millions of children who participate in our program in communities around the world,” said Steven P. Johnson, Little League International Board of Directors Chairman. “Throughout his career, Mr. Scott inspired countless children by captivating audiences through his SportsCenter broadcasts and iconic catchphrases. As his daughters Taelor and Sydni carry on his legacy as ambassadors for the V Foundation and in their professional careers, we are honored to welcome Mr. Scott to the Hall of Excellence.”

His daughters, Taelor and Sydni Scott, accepted the honor on his behalf.