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Cape Town - The news of Arnold Palmer's death has seen the sporting community as a whole pay tribute to a man who is largely considered one of the best the game has ever seen.
Palmer, a native of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, died at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he had been since Thursday while undergoing heart tests, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.
"Thanks Arnold for your friendship, counsel and a lot of laughs," Tiger Woods said on Twitter after news of Palmer's death.
"Your philanthropy and humility are part of your legend.
"It's hard to imagine golf without you or anyone more important to the game than the King."
Here, we take a look at some other tweets.
RIP Arnold Palmer. Sad day for the world of sports pic.twitter.com/y8MZypRxkA
— Roland Schoeman (@Rolandschoeman) September 26, 2016
There are very few people that will make such an impact on the world as you did. You will be missed. The King will live on. #ArnoldPalmer
— Patrick Reed (@PReedGolf) September 26, 2016
RIP Arnold Palmer. The greatest gentleman to ever play world class sport. pic.twitter.com/1p4EEd9z4Z
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 26, 2016
Gone but not forgotten #arnoldpalmer. Your legacies on and off the course transcend sport & time; they will live on forever #RIPTheKing pic.twitter.com/vbRHEwoLrA
— Kevin Anderson (@kevinanderson18) September 26, 2016
Caring, gentle, humble, loving, passionate and what a player! Arnold Palmer exemplified everything that is good in a human and golf! RIP
— Graeme Joffe (@Joffersmyboy) September 26, 2016
RIP #arnoldpalmer. You changed the game with your charisma and personality. Every player, me… https://t.co/RHuCgP6NCU
— Greg Norman (@SharkGregNorman) September 26, 2016
Legendary Golfer Arnold Palmer Dies At 87-what an amazing life this man had- a role model on and off the golf course https://t.co/NvI7vzjMPU
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) September 26, 2016
Saddened to hear about the great Arnold Palmer's passing. I had the honor of spending time with him and he was an amazing man and American.
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) September 26, 2016
Such sad news to hear about passing of #arnoldpalmer. Great memories of him. His legacy in the game & charity will live forever.
— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) September 26, 2016
Just saw the sad news about The King, Arnold Palmer.
— Trevor Immelman (@TrevorImmelman) September 26, 2016
A man who impacted so many people in a positive way.
You will be greatly missed, sir????
RIP Arnold Palmer what a pleasure it was meeting you . You will be missed but never forgotten ! Love to your family . @PGATOUR
— Thomas Aiken (@TommyAikenGolf) September 26, 2016
R.I.P Mr. Arnold Palmer. Sad day. The world has lost a great man and golf legend.
— Tyrone Van Aswegen (@tvangolf) September 26, 2016
Very sad news to hear of the passing of the great Arnold Palmer. We will miss you very much. The King and Legend. RIP
— Sergio Garcia (@TheSergioGarcia) September 26, 2016
I am so very sad to hear about the passing of Arnold Palmer, he was an amazing man! True legend. #The King
— Charl Schwartzel (@CA_Schwartzel) September 26, 2016
The USGA was kind to make my good friend Arnold Palmer and I the Honorary Chairmen for this… https://t.co/yvk3E3p0p3
— Jack Nicklaus (@jacknicklaus) June 16, 2016
