The World Reacts to the Death of Nicky Hayden

Rennie Scaysbrook | May 22, 2017

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.

https://twitter.com/maverickmack25/status/866715379284029441

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. #RideOnKentuckyKid https://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