Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, April 9, 2014
The Michigan State family and the Big Ten basketball community are mourning the loss of Adreian Payne superfan Lacey Holsworth. Holsworth, the adorable 8-year-old who suffered from neuroblastoma, died late Tuesday night. Read more here. The news hit the basketball world hard, and many people went to social media to offer their condolences. See the messages in this post.
[ MORE: Watch all of BTN's Lacey Holsworth videos ]
It was time for my lil princess to go home & feel no more pain,now she's happy & she's my angel watching over me. pic.twitter.com/bpUPCipcif
— Adreian Payne (@Adreian_Payne) April 10, 2014
More dunks and 3s will be coming soon.!!! ??? #RIPLacey pic.twitter.com/0HoXgsinZI
— Adreian Payne (@Adreian_Payne) April 10, 2014
https://twitter.com/thats_G_/status/453793320557219841
Can't believe this has happened. @adorablelacey 's family will be in my families and my prayers. Remember God always has a plan #RIPLacy
— Kenny Kaminski (@KennyKaminski) April 9, 2014
Lacey Holsworth, there will always be a place for you in the Izzone. #LoveLikeLacey
— The Izzone (@ThisistheIZZONE) April 9, 2014
Some people come into our lives, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never the same. Words? http://t.co/Z6StojzlIo
— B.Dawson (@whynot_22) April 9, 2014
Just found out @adorablelacey lost her battle with cancer sad sad day.
— Mateen Cleaves (@Mateen_Cleaves) April 9, 2014
Jesus said, ?Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven? http://t.co/J4sWc6FQUu
— Travis Trice (@Ttrice20) April 9, 2014
[ MORE: Tom Izzo, Mark Hollis release statement on Lacey Holsworth ]
Others offered their condolences, too:
So saddened by the passing of Lacey Holsworth.Condolences to her family & the entire MSU basketball family. She will live on in their hearts
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) April 9, 2014
This is a sad day today around the BTN offices. Thanks for the inspiration @adorablelacey You won't be forgotten https://t.co/ibDblb5alw
— Mike Hall (@MikeHallHere) April 9, 2014
We're deeply saddened to hear the news of @adorablelacey's passing. Our hearts go out to her family and friends during this time.
— Michigan Men's Basketball (@umichbball) April 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go to @adorablelacey, @Adreian_Payne and the entire @MSU_Basketball family. Heaven gained an angel. #RIPLacey
— Purdue Men's Basketball (@BoilerBall) April 9, 2014
Thoughts are with @Adreian_Payne and the @MSU_Basketball family on the loss of @adorablelacey this morning. Captured so many hearts.
— Penn State Men?s Basketball (@PennStateMBB) April 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to @adorablelacey and her family She truly was an inspiration to many around the world especially the BIGten!
— Tim Frazier (@Timfraz23) April 9, 2014
https://twitter.com/samdek1/status/453936971648212992
#Huskers included. Thoughts and prayers are with Lacey and her family. pic.twitter.com/CCSMHTiseQ
— Tim Miles (@CoachMiles) April 9, 2014
I had the chance to meet @adorablelacey in East Lansing 2 months ago….special angel with a beautiful soul, Rest in Peace! #LoveLikeLacey
— Chris Harriman (@chrisharriman24) April 9, 2014
https://twitter.com/meganhudson8/status/453906558863548416
Thoughts and Prayers to the family of @adorablelacey I want to commend @Adreian_Payne and Coach Izzo for all they did.
— Bo Pelini (@BoPelini) April 9, 2014
RIP Lacey Holsworth. A beautiful soul, whose strength and courage touched and inspired us all. Heartbreaking.
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) April 9, 2014