After a long struggle with bone cancer, former OU basketball player Wayman Tisdale passed away Friday.
And he will be missed.
Tisdale, a member of the Sooner basketball team from 1983 to 1985, was always known for his charming personality and positive outlook on life.
In an era of disgraceful actions in sports, Tisdale was a bright spot for athletes and a great role model.
Even after being diagnosed with a terminal illness, Tisdale didn’t slow down.
He recorded eight albums and , in 2006, made his way to the No. 1 spot in the contemporary jazz charts.
Our state legislature has passed a resolution commending Tisdale for his courage, appropriate for someone as kind as he was.
Tisdale was always known for his massive smiles that never seemed to disappear.
With the passing of a great Sooner, we should all remember his happiness and compassion for others, and strive to uphold a outlook like his.
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