Internet Reacts to the Death of Scottie Pippen’s Oldest Son Antron

NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen is going thru a family tragedy, as he announced his oldest son has passed away. The former Chicago Bulls superstar took to Instagram to post about the loss of his oldest child, Antron.

See Scottie’s posts below:

Antron suffered from chronic asthma and if he hadn’t had it, I truly believe he would've made it to the NBA. He never let that get him down, though—Antron stayed positive and worked hard, and I am so proud of the man that he became. (2/3) pic.twitter.com/kJOWsvWiYQ

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 19, 2021

Please keep his mom, Karen, and all of his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. A kind heart and beautiful soul gone way too soon. I love you, son, rest easy until we meet again. 🙏🏾 (3/3) pic.twitter.com/eYyQ6pcdtx

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) April 19, 2021

Twitter has been reacting the news:

Scottie Pippen shared that his oldest son, Antron, died Sunday. He was 33.

"A kind heart and beautiful soul gone way too soon. I love you, son, rest easy until we meet again." pic.twitter.com/mfq93XfLHQ

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 19, 2021

Wow prayers Scottie I can’t imagine, I hope you and your family are doing alright during this difficult time 🙏🙏

— 𝕃𝕖𝕟𝕟𝕪⛈ (@KxngLenny_) April 19, 2021

Scottie Pippen shares the devastating news that his eldest son, Antron, has passed away. pic.twitter.com/qlTrioM0r6

— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) April 19, 2021

'I love you, son, rest easy until we meet again.'

Scottie Pippen mourns his oldest son Antron, who passed away at the age of 33 on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/wU6HIerCGd

— theScore (@theScore) April 19, 2021

So sorry, Scottie. Parents should never have to bury their children. Praying for you and your family as you move forward. Take care. pic.twitter.com/mB1wTRn8ll

— Tina Geers (@tinageers) April 19, 2021

Just terrible news no parent should ever have to share. https://t.co/cFo99n71Ay

— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) April 19, 2021

my heart goes out to scottie. as a dad this is literally our worse fear https://t.co/tKPJvuCeqH

— You Not With Us You Against Us (@m_709_j) April 19, 2021

Damn, This Sucks. Rest Easy A https://t.co/mvp2B3E2m7

— Wineglasspapi⚡️ (@iamriverside_) April 19, 2021

Ah damn…real sorry to hear this. https://t.co/KfPh0wBKDc

— Kevin (@fooqdanorm) April 19, 2021

Prayers up for Scottie Pippen. The thought of losing a child is unfathomable. 💔🙏🏾 https://t.co/DpY2shBbK7

— Mekka Don (@MekkaDonMusic) April 19, 2021

Just awful news! R.I.P, Antron & prayers up to Scottie Pippen & their family. 💔🕊 https://t.co/XT5d87W9kk

— BROTHER (@BrotherHQ) April 19, 2021

This is so sad https://t.co/ZhaYzTbGnT

— Samit Verma (@SamitVerma2) April 19, 2021

Scottie Pippen was one of my all-time faves in the 80s and 90s. What a loss for him and his fam. 💖 https://t.co/Q6Nbj6XlN5

— Miriam, your CPA friend (@spacecasemir) April 19, 2021

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Scottie and his family.

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