Boston Marathon icon Rick Hoyt dies at 61

Rick Hoyt was a longtime staple on the Boston course, pushed in his wheelchair by his father Dick for decades. WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes reports.

[@pholland8353]

Thank you, Team Hoyt, for your energy, enthusiasm and passion. You will never be forgotten😢

[@maximusw01]

I first heard about his story in middle school. At least he’s with his father now. Rest in peace, Rick.

[@tonycezar]

R.I.P. Rick. Team Hoyt Forever!

[@pshangkuan1]

Thank you sir. Whenever it’s hard to be a father and times are hard, I come to watch your videos and it inspires me to be a father like you.

[@TELEVISIONARCHIVES]

What an inspiration he was.

[@Prosto.Dastan]

I can't believe, what an inspiration, incredible life for both.

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Richard Eugene Hoyt Jr, you will be missed

[@aarongerrard-ziniti]

May He Rest In Peace

[@keltrepes2534]

At least he and Dick are together again.

[@Eurael]

May the Lord rest your soul in peace, Rick!!!

[@sierravista9013]

Rick was awesome ❤

[@tonetone7973]

Ty for your inspiration ❤

[@rozelle930]

Im in tears now😢

[@raphaelanthes]

❤ Rest in Peace

[@janherlihy8301]

Blessed Love Ricky ,,

[@pedinurse1]

Everytime we played this video no matter how hard the person was, they would be balling their eyes out

[@ozmanproductions1603]

Fly high team hoyt

[@lolahernandez6871]

I dint knowuch about his story bit I always remember the duo father/son running image.

[@roroslots7777]

😢 love how sad so young

[@davekelly1719]

Paradise got 2 CHAMPIONS

[@orphab.5536]

This is what you mean by inclusion.

[@seandon015]

Even triathletes die young. Doesn’t make sense