PHOTOS: Remembering the life of ESPN anchor Stuart Scott

After being diagnosed with cancer in 2007, television personality and long time ESPN Sports Center anchor Stuart Scott passes away at the age of 49.

Scott was known for his unique reporting style and sports analysis. He also had excellent relationships with players across several professional sports leagues.

He was had the ability to make people around him laugh and smile and during his final stages of cancer he still remained optimistic when he delivered a powerful speech at the 2014 Espys.

Metro looks back at his vibrant life in photos.