Tributes have started pouring in for legendary Tennessee Titans fan Matt Neely after it was revealed yesterday that he has died.
His girlfriend Chelsea Hornsby revealed the tragic news on Twitter, saying,”It’s with the heaviest of hearts to let you all know that @mattneely_ has passed away.
“The cause is unknown at the time but I will give everyone funeral and visitation details as soon as I know them. He cared about y’all more than you know. #69 #soulmate.”
It's with the heaviest of hearts to let you all know that @mattneely_ has passed away. The cause is unknown at the time but I will give everyone funeral and visitation details as soon as I know them. He cared about y'all more than you know. #69 #soulmate
— Chelsea Hornsby (@chelseahornsby) October 10, 2019
Starting as a dedicated fan, Matt Neely was hired as a producer on Taylor Lewan and Will Compton’s “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast.
Lewan and Compton reacted to Matt’s death with an emotional post on the podcast’s official Twitter page, highlighting how much he had meant to other Titans fans and the community as a whole.
“It’s with a heavy heart to inform you that one of our own, [Matt Neely], has passed away Truly a sad time for the boys,” they said.
“Everyone knows Matt loved being a part of this community. You all meant the world to him & this fan base he helped create. Rest In Peace, brother. #ForTheBoy”
It’s with a heavy heart to inform you that one of our own, @mattneely_ , has passed away
Truly a sad time for the boys. Everyone knows Matt loved being a part of this community. You all meant the world to him & this fan base he helped create. Rest In Peace, brother. #ForTheBoy
— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) October 11, 2019
According to Titans Wire, Neely developed a fan base of his own due to his social media content and humorous videos, leading to a huge number of tributes being posted online.
Absolutely crushed to hear that my friend @mattneely_ has passed.
I’m so fortunate to have grown close to him while we were building @BussinWTB. This has been tough to process and I’m sad I won’t get to talk to my boy again.
Love you, buddy. RIP
Your legacy will live on
— Will Compton (@_willcompton) October 11, 2019
Hate to hear the news about our @mattneely_ the guy was truly a great person and loved the @titans more than anyone I knew. @BussinWTB will miss you Matt. Love you brother! #69 #DontGiva #NoBadDays
— Taylor Lewan (@TaylorLewan77) October 11, 2019
RIP the greatest fan we’ve ever had… the best of us.. one of my favorite people and an inspiration for the existence of this account… I fucking love you @mattneely_ and I’m in complete shock. Please someone say this isn’t real… how is this real? How…
— Titans Film Room (@titansfilmroom) October 11, 2019
I’m glad that @mattneely_ got to become friends with Taylor and Will and live a Titans fans dream these past several months. He’s going to be missed, greatly.
— Kevin Johnson (@highpockets84) October 11, 2019
Buck Reising of A to Z Sports Nashville revealed that the sports talk show would pay tribute to Matt Neely’s life during a segment of their primetime show.
“We will honor the memory of @mattneely_ tonight on @AtoZSports Primetime during “This Is A Free Site” No one did more for #Titans Twitter and for the fan base’s entertainment to help make us all smile in the lowest of times…our hearts go out to his family and friends.”
We will honor the memory of @mattneely_ tonight on @AtoZSports Primetime during "This Is A Free Site" No one did more for #Titans Twitter and for the fan base's entertainment to help make us all smile in the lowest of times…our hearts go out to his family and friends pic.twitter.com/bxFLBngE9g
— Buck Reising (@BuckReising) October 11, 2019
Matt Neely had developed a following through his Twitter account as well as being active on YouTube and several Titans subreddits. His cause of death has not been revealed. His girlfriend, Chelsea said she will announce funeral details soon for his supporters.