Longtime ESPN anchor Stuart Scott dies at 49 Los Angeles Times | January 4, 2015 | 7:30 AM Longtime ESPN anchor Stuart Scott has died after a battle with cancer, the network announced today. He was 49. Scott, who worked as an anchor for ESPN and ABC Sports for 21 years, was one of the most recognizable figures on sports television. He was known for his emphatic delivery style and signature catchphrases such as "boo-ya" and "as cool as the other side of the pillow" when describing plays during highlights. For the latest information go to www.latimes.com.