Athletes, coaches and teams pay tribute to Seahawks owner Paul Allen

Paul Allen, owner of the Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trailblazers, died Monday at the age of 65. The co-founder of Microsoft passed away due to complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a disease he had battled before. He announced earlier this month that it had returned.

Photo gallery: Paul Allen through the years

Below, we have gathered some tributes to Allen on Twitter from the sports world, including current and former Seahawks coaches and players.

Deeply saddened by the passing of @PaulGAllen. I’ll miss him greatly. His gracious leadership and tremendous inspiration will never be forgotten.

The world is a better place because of Paul’s passion, commitment, and selflessness. His legacy will live on forever.

— Pete Carroll (@PeteCarroll) October 15, 2018

We have lost a friend and a giant. Mr. Allen, thank you for your extraordinary vision, your abundant generosity and for believing in all of us. By your example, you made us all better, kinder. May you Rest In Peace. Go Hawks! pic.twitter.com/qcRUt3ko6j

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) October 16, 2018

Thank you for being you, @PaulGAllen. Grateful I had the chance to know you.

— Doug Baldwin Jr (@DougBaldwinJr) October 15, 2018

Rest Easy @PaulGAllen Praying 4 your family. Appreciate everything that you did 🙏🏾

— Bobby Wagner (@Bwagz) October 15, 2018

Big dog rest easy as you go home @PaulGAllen prayers for your family🙏🏾

— Shawn Lynch (@MoneyLynch) October 15, 2018

Rip Mr Paul Allen 🙏🏾 I sincerely thank you for all your sacrifices and hard work. You changed countless lives and it’s greatly appreciated!

— Bradley McDougald (@BabyLead) October 15, 2018

RIP to the man in charge of it all, Mr. Paul Allen. I hope we sent you out with high praises with our victory yesterday in London. You with the most high now, no more pain required.

— Frank Clark (@TheRealFrankC_) October 15, 2018

RIP Paul Allen. Gone way too soon. Thank you so much for your many contributions to society and to the sports world pic.twitter.com/7ITQuHpAMT

— Duane Brown (@DuaneBrown76) October 15, 2018

RIP Paul Allen pic.twitter.com/NYhkACObUk

— IG MikeDavisRB (@MikeDavisRB) October 15, 2018

Rest In Peace Paul Allen. Thank you for everything! You will be missed. My prayers go to the entire Allen family.

— Tyler Lockett (@TDLockett12) October 15, 2018

Paul Allen's immeasurable impact on Seattle, the Pacific Northwest and the world will not be forgotten.

May he Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/P5AVPDMFy7

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) October 15, 2018

We miss you.
We thank you.
We love you. pic.twitter.com/rxkn1IjJ0R

— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) October 15, 2018

So sad to hear about the passing of @Seahawks owner Paul Allen. In my 4 years in Sea he treated me, my teammates & the coaches w/great honor & respect. The Hawks treat their players as well or better than any organization because of him. My prayers go out to his family.

— Trent Dilfer (@DilfersDimes) October 15, 2018

Rest In Peace, Paul Allen. pic.twitter.com/l03ZfAZmyh

— NFL (@NFL) October 15, 2018

2 Corinthians 4:17-18
Rest in Blessedness Mr Paul Allen pic.twitter.com/OKbYp8UxNi

— Battle-Tested! (@bigray72) October 15, 2018

Prayers for Paul Allen and the Allen family 🙏🏻

— Ethan Pocic (@EthanPocic) October 15, 2018

Rest In Peace Mr. Paul Allen. Truly a remarkable human being.

— Luke Willson (@LWillson_82) October 15, 2018

Saddened and stunned by the passing of Paul Allen. A giant who was as humble and generous as they come, and so respected as a fellow NFL owner. Rest in peace, Paul.

— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) October 15, 2018

Statement from #AZCardinals President Michael Bidwill on the passing of @Seahawks Owner Paul Allen. pic.twitter.com/9QGDpaCJRZ

— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) October 15, 2018