LeBron James Writes Moving Twitter Message After Learning News of Lauren Hill’s Death

Lauren Hill, the college basketball player who followed her dream after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor, died on Friday morning at the age of 19.

LeBron James wrote a moving message to Hill on his Twitter feed on Friday.

@KingJames Dear Lauren Hill, You are the true definition of strength, courage, power, leadership, etc etc! Your time spent on earth will never be…

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…

made the biggest impact of them by just being YOU!! You’re in a far better place now and please don’t have too much fun up there w/o all…

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…

Until we officially meet again, take care and continue to be that LEADER we all love! #RIPLaurenHill Sincerely, LeBron James

SOURCE: USA Today FTW! – Nate Scott