Sad loss for the sport and mankind in general, what a truly inspiration guy for generations to come RIP Steve.

RIP Steve Prescott.

RIP to a true legend, a gentleman and inspiration for all. I have never, ever heard a bad word said about him from anybody. Testament to how well respected, revered and loved he was by anybody who knew, or knew of him.

I hope it's not too late to honour Steve with a minute's silence in Hull at 14:30.

RIP Steve, you'll be missed.

Very sad day for the sport. A guy who had an amazing attitude on and off the pitch.

An inspiration to us all. RIP.

Awful, awful news. The word legend gets used too often but in the case of Steve Prescott he truly was. Great player on the field and a true inspiration off. I feel honoured that I got to sing at Linzi and Steves wedding a few years ago. So sad. I' m another in favour of renaming the Man of Steel Trophy. RIP

An inspiration for many and a massive example of some of the best that humanity can do. Whilst hammered with disease he has made strides and efforts that will hopefully help others overcome what he has had to endure.

Brought a tear to the eye and a lump to the throat. I'm sure he will be remembered by many today.

Desperately sad news. A true RL legend. Noticed this online, think this would be an appropriate tribute if anyone wishes to consider it... www.ipetitions.com/petition/name ... -prescott/

Desperately sad news. A true RL legend. Noticed this online, think this would be an appropriate tribute if anyone wishes to consider it... www.ipetitions.com/petition/name ... -prescott/

I think an award named after him along similar lines would be a great tribute in Rugby League.

Such a tragic loss, he was a great man who has a legacy that will inspire many future generations. RIP Steve.

Not unexpected, but still deeply saddening.

A great player, but for his extraordinary, brave - heroic - attitude and actions over the last seven years, he really has left an inspiring legacy.

Heard as I sat down to watch the kick off. As the applause started I could feel a tear role down my cheek. A true inspiration.

Sad news, and thoughts and condolences go to his family.

That applause was spontaneous - a celebration of an extraordinary man and of his bravery. And in being celebratory, entirely respectful.

Reading how many people responded to it by being very moved, it has not been universally seen in that manner, but for some, as I described.

Obviously people may feel differently, but I suggest that we leave that for a discussion elsewhere and not on this thread.

What a great person and a terrible loss to the world. Condolences to all those around him.

Exactly how I saw it, people wating to ' do ' something, Very touching.

To his family - condolences - perhaps a blessing in the end.

Whilst I think personally a minutes silence is better than applause I wouldn't for a second say what happened today was in any way disrespectful. People felt like applauding the guy and his life......I'd say that was pretty respectful IMO.

Very moving, the minutes silence started,but the spontaneous applause was exactly that - the vast majority of supporters who were there (including me) joined in.

Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

An inspiration to many and his name will be long remembered. RIP

Ok lets leave this as a tribute thread rather than a discussion on the minutes silence.

There are fictitious super heroes like Batman, Superman and Spider man, but Steve Prescott is a real life Super Hero IMO

Although he lived a very relative short life, he certainly had a good one and he will be sorely missed by the Rugby League family

Steve also went out on his own terms too by showing great courage and Determination by helping other great charity causes before taking self pity into consideration despite his debilitating illness

R.I.P Steve

RIP Steve. A truly great man who has left us far to early.
My thoughts are with his friends and family.
I for one hope the man of Steel is named after him and I am struggling to think of anyone that deserves the name 'Man of steel' more.

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But back on topic, died on his terms and done more than anybody could have done. A true hero especially over the last seven years or so. Condolences to his family.