LeBron James tweets message to Lauren Hill

You should all remember Lauren Hill, the college basketball player who decided to go forward with playing despite having been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Sadly, her brave battle came to an end on Friday morning with her passing away at age 19.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Hill have a history as the young girl was greeted and befriended by James earlier this season after the four-time MVP had heard her story. Upon hearing of her passing James delivered a series of tweets that have been shared thousands of times, combining to form one, perfect message for Hill.

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

Following the team’s shootaround this morning, James spoke of Hill as a “leader” and an “inspiration.”

“You never want anyone’s life to be taken away because of an illness,” said James. “But I think she’s in a better place now. Every day struggles she had to deal with throughout her treatment and throughout her care, and everyone, she’s in a better place now. The man above doesn’t make any mistakes and while she was here on Earth, with her presence, she inspired a lot of people.”

Upon learning of her diagnosis, Hill reportedly managed to raise $1.4 million in cancer-fighting efforts.