Twitter reacts to the death of Gale Sayers

My heart is broken over the loss of my dear friend, Gale Sayers.
Portraying Gale in Brian’s Song was a true honor and one of the nightlights of my career. He was an extraordinary human being with the the kindest heart.
My sincerest condolences to his family 💔#RIPGaleSayers pic.twitter.com/OyQRlwuznU

— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) September 23, 2020

I asked Gale Sayers for the best advise he ever received. From his HS football coach: “when it’s you vs 1 person you should win 100% of the time, when it’s you vs 2 people you win 75% of the time. Set your expectations higher than others imagine, then exceed them.” RIP #BearDown pic.twitter.com/WrDKLzfEQH

— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) September 23, 2020

Thanks for the memories. Rest In Peace Gale Sayers. pic.twitter.com/CbeDXV6VZX

— O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) September 23, 2020

Gale Sayers was someone who I admired long before I arrived in Chicago. I loved his approach to the game and of course, how he played it. He inspired me to be great in a city that loves sports like no other. RIP to one of the @NFL’s best ever. #KansasComet @ChicagoBears pic.twitter.com/Rc3zytUjQj

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) September 23, 2020

RIP 🙏🏿

— Charles Woodson (@CharlesWoodson) September 23, 2020

Gale Sayers and Brian Piccolo made sports history as the NFL’s first interracial roommates and set a brilliant example for the world. Today we mourn the passing and celebrate the sensational life of the Kansas Comet, Gale Sayers. https://t.co/TCsdYNWCjY

— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) September 23, 2020