The death of 2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden has seen a torrent of tributes sent out of social media.
The man affectionately known as the Kentucky Kid died this morning after injuries sustained in a collision with a car while cycling at Italy’s Adriatic Coast on Wednesday, May 17.
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Saddened by the news that Nicky Hayden has passed. Honored to have met him. My heart goes out to his family and friends across the world.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) May 22, 2017
All at McLaren are saddened to hear of the passing of MotoGP legend, Nicky Hayden. @ZBrownCEO leads our tributes: https://t.co/4sNrKgN6mI pic.twitter.com/vywuHOCEnV
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) May 22, 2017
So many hearts are broken today with the news of @NickyHayden. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/AL1aUrlSFQ
— Ben Spies (@BenSpies11) May 22, 2017
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Nicky was a great sportsman, a true gentleman and a friend. We’ll never forget him. Our hearts and thoughts are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/Tc49KNUeFP
— Repsol Honda Team (@HRC_MotoGP) May 22, 2017
Following the tragic loss of the beloved Nicky Hayden, we wish to express our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and team. https://t.co/vZLD03rium
— Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP (@YamahaMotoGP) May 22, 2017
We’ll miss you, champion.
All the people at Ducati and Ducati Corse feel so close to Nicky’s family in this difficult moment. pic.twitter.com/W4vZVkN4Dh— Ducati (@DucatiMotor) May 22, 2017
Thoughts very much with Nicky's family & friends. #RideOnKentuckyKidhttps://t.co/u7SUg02DMK
— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) May 22, 2017
Always in my heart, champ. RIP Nicky. #69 pic.twitter.com/ML35Qm7f1g
— Dani Pedrosa (@26_DaniPedrosa) May 22, 2017
Destrozado tras la noticia. Nunca te olvidaremos! / I'm shattered after the news. We will never forget you! #DEPNickyHayden #RIPNickyHayden pic.twitter.com/qF5wNnFM6o
— Marc Márquez (@marcmarquez93) May 22, 2017
Champion on and champion off the track! So sad that Nicky has gone. Prayers for his fiancé, family, friends and team! #legend pic.twitter.com/7LfVoxjRki
— Jonathan Rea (@jonathanrea) May 22, 2017
Cannot believe it, the most charming rider I've ever known,it was a pleasure to know you, deepest sorrow to Hayden family-life is so unfair. https://t.co/abSAToDtQV
— Jeremy McWilliams (@McWill99) May 22, 2017
We all will miss Nicky 🙏😭 https://t.co/UZxbXCA56k
— Wayne M Gardner (@TheWayneGardner) May 22, 2017
So sad. I can't believe how life can be so cruel. All my condolence to Nicky's family and friends. #RIPNickyHayden pic.twitter.com/CQYg6v8FxT
— Jorge Lorenzo (@lorenzo99) May 22, 2017
Every motorcycle racer and fan around the world should and probably does look up to this guy. I… https://t.co/zQjjjYFGzS
— Cal Crutchlow (@calcrutchlow) May 22, 2017
Thankful for the time that I was privileged to know you! #RIPNickyHayden #Legend Pray for his family during this time🙏 We'll miss you mate! pic.twitter.com/oV40J7ykTE
— Casey Stoner AM (@Official_CS27) May 22, 2017
"SONO PADRONE DEL MIO DESTINO, MA SOLO IL DESTINO CONOSCE LA FINE DEL MIO CAMMINO"
Ho fatto… https://t.co/YdCXbGMzlz— Andrea Dovizioso (@AndreaDovizioso) May 22, 2017
