This is just incredibly sad.
As we reported, former NBA player Rasual Butler and his wife Leah LaBelle tragically died in a Los Angeles car crash early Wednesday morning. He was 38 and she was 31.
Butler played for the Heat, Hornets, Clippers, Bulls, Raptors, Pacers, Wizards, and Spurs on the court during his professional career, which lasted until 2016. Leah placed 12th on the third season of American Idol in 2004. She was an R&B singer signed to Epic Records.
In response, many fans and athletes — as well as Pharrell — have taken to Twitter to express their condolences.
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See the reactions (below):
@leahlabelle , your spirit was just as your voice; beautiful. Moments like these leave us with so many questions. What I don’t question is how much you loved God, how much you love your life partner and where you guys are now. Sing Sis, sing. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾A post shared by Pharrell Williams (@pharrell) on Jan 31, 2018 at 2:06pm PST
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle. Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to the family and many friends of Rasual and Leah. They will be missed. pic.twitter.com/djezmpHd5h
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) January 31, 2018
The L.A. Clippers are deeply saddened by the loss of Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle. Rasual will long be remembered not only for his accomplishments on the court, but for his vibrant personality, positive outlook and the compassion he had for everyone around him. pic.twitter.com/Hti86knOXa
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) January 31, 2018
Damn this one hurts! RIP Rasual Butler & his wife Leah. Sounds so cliche, but Rasual was really one of the good ones!!
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) January 31, 2018
Incredibly sad news to hear about Rasual Butler and his wife Leah. Prayers to both of their families through this tough time.
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) January 31, 2018
The NBPA family is deeply saddened by the passing of our brother, Rasual Butler. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Butler family. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/dNgGGmIpuq
— NBPA (@TheNBPA) January 31, 2018
Rest In Peace Rasual Butler…
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) January 31, 2018
Rasual Butler passing away in a car accident makes me sick. He was full of life and thought. He wanted nothing more than to be the best version of himself each day and to be kind to anyone he met
From Oct. 2017: pic.twitter.com/F1szzIC291
— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) January 31, 2018
R.I.P to Rasual Butler man, he was good to me and kept it G with me during our time in Minnesota! We lost a good one!!
— Kris Dunn (@KrisDunn3) January 31, 2018
Wow! Bro gave me so much knowledge! Great dude if you never meet him! This one touches the soul! Prayers to his family and friends! Rest Easy Old Ni***! #RasualButler
— The Jonathon Simmons (@ThaRealJsimms) January 31, 2018
Words can├óΓé¼Γäót express this one… Rasual Butler was my guy since our days chilling with Charlie Mack… Two Philly cats in San Antonio when he was with #Spurs … was so dope. RIP Sual! Thanks for everything bro! ├░┼╕╦£┬ó├░┼╕╦£┬ó├░┼╕╦£┬ó├░┼╕╦£┬ó pic.twitter.com/dFc5RmXNVe
— Jabari Young (@JabariJYoung) January 31, 2018
Rip to the homie Rasual Butler & his wife!! Condolences to the butler family & friends. Damn Bro 🙏🏽😪
— Matt Barnes (@Matt_Barnes22) January 31, 2018
There is no way to process the sorrow at hearing of the passing of @RasualButler45 and his wife Leah LaBelle in a car accident early Wednesday. Rasual was one of the legit nicest guys I’ve ever dealt with, over many years & many teams. My sincere condolences to his family. RIP.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) January 31, 2018
Our entire organization is deeply saddened after learning of the death of former Pacers player Rasual Butler and his wife, Leah LaBelle. pic.twitter.com/ezdVkM12PG
— Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) January 31, 2018
So sad this morning to here about my friend and teammate 😢 RIP Rasual Butler appreciate the people around u because u never kno 😔😔😔
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) January 31, 2018
The news of Rasual Butler and his lovely wife passing hurts man. Got to know both this summer playing in the @thebig3. Great great people. This really messed up my year so far.
— James White (@Flight8) January 31, 2018
Can’t comprehend what I just heard about my former teammate @RasualButler45 and his wife!!! REST IN PEACE people. DAMNNNNN😢
— Garrett Temple (@GTemp14) January 31, 2018
Saddened by the news and the loss of Rasual Butler and his wife Leah. Talk about a great dude and family man. I know he had many stops during his 13 year NBA journey, but he was beloved becasue of his work ethic in Indiana. New guardian Angels..
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) January 31, 2018
Rasual Butler was always very gracious, very pleasant, and still was in high regard by the Heat — more than a decade after he last played for them.
I’m just sad. No idea what else to say.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) January 31, 2018
RIP @leahlabelle we were just together last week having a great time. Life is so short! I caaaaan’t stop crying pic.twitter.com/OHMhZdvMre
— Ray Cunningham (@MissterRay) January 31, 2018
Devastating. Hold your loved ones close.
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