LeBron James writes open letter to Lauren Hill, the cancer-battling college basketball player who died today

LeBron James expressed his admiration for Lauren Hill when she made her collegiate debut despite having inoperable brain cancer.

Hill died today, and LeBron directed his thoughts at her:

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

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 10, 2015

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...

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 10, 2015

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

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 10, 2015

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..

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 10, 2015

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

Sincerely,
LeBron James

— LeBron James (@KingJames) April 10, 2015

LeBron isn’t the only one she inspired.