President Obama, Buzz Aldrin among those to pay tribute to late Yankees legend Yogi Berra

YANKEE legend Yogi Berra’s death was a shock to the entire sporting community, but the response has been truly uplifting.

World reacts to Yogi Berra’s death

YANKEE legend Yogi Berra’s death was a shock to the entire sporting community, but the response from every corner of the globe has been truly uplifting.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of a Yankees legend and American hero, Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/Bf8uXxUPzR

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 23, 2015

Honoring a baseball legend and an American hero. #YogiBerra pic.twitter.com/0UZjVTlwFR

— Yogi Berra Museum (@Yogi_Museum) September 23, 2015

Together again. #RIPYogiBerra #Yankees pic.twitter.com/ODsoWcTZfi

— Lindsay Berra (@lindsayberra) September 23, 2015

@BaseballHall, the telegram Yogi sent me when I broke his home run record. @MLBNetwork #RIPYogi pic.twitter.com/ZibjSc9i9r

— Johnny Bench (@Johnny_Bench5) September 23, 2015

Berra played 18 seasons for the New York Yankees and a lone season for the New York Mets, winning 13 World Series, three MVP awards, and was named to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team.

YANKEES LEGEND YOGI BERRA DEAD AT 90

.@EmpireStateBldg will shine in pinstripes tonight in memory of Yogi. pic.twitter.com/X6sv9zqlhO

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 23, 2015

A moment of silence to honor Yogi. #Mets pic.twitter.com/OcngxRAjcH

— New York Mets (@Mets) September 23, 2015

Moment of silence tonight to remember a baseball legend and an American hero, Yogi Berra pic.twitter.com/8NuZIDeU2f

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) September 24, 2015

A moment for Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/WnQbPiEPdk

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 24, 2015

It wasn’t just the sporting world that paid respects for the legendary catcher. President Barack Obama, former President George W. Bush, along with presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, also voiced their condolences.

"Yogi Berra was an American original—a Hall of Famer and humble veteran—prolific jokester & jovial prophet" —@POTUS pic.twitter.com/ufRLmMvXBG

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 23, 2015

Yogi Berra was an American original - a Hall of Famer, jovial prophet, & a humble veteran. We'll miss you, Yogi, but your legacy ain't over.

— President Obama (@POTUS) September 23, 2015

George W. Bush says he was inspired by Berra's “enduring mark" on the English language: http://t.co/9QTQ9lBKwN pic.twitter.com/duxMahQg0B

— Cut4 (@Cut4) September 23, 2015

"Baseball is 90% mental—the other half is physical." Yogi gave everything at least 140%. We'll miss him. My prayers are with his family. -H

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 23, 2015

Yogi Berra was not only a great baseball player, he was a great guy. Yogi will be missed. https://t.co/bC9pIOnmEh

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2015

Also among the kind words were celebrities from every facet of the entertainment industry, as well as famed astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

MVP, World Champ, WWII Vet, icon, sage, and lovable hero. RIP the great 'Yogi' Berra.

— John Cena (@JohnCena) September 23, 2015

I could not fit my thoughts about baseball legend Yogi Berra on Twitter. So checkout http://t.co/3E8awv8i8A

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) September 23, 2015

"It ain't over till it's over". Well, it's over. #YogiBerra roast in peace. A great American.

— Jeff Ross (@realjeffreyross) September 23, 2015

Amazing player,Amazing man An American treasure an honor to have known him. pic.twitter.com/s0s3nbN1eq

— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) September 23, 2015

Had some great times & laffs with the Legendary Yogi Berra. One of a kind! RIP Sir!

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) September 23, 2015

The lovely Yogi Berra has passed, who famously stated, "I never said most of the things I said." The GOP candidates should use that line!

— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) September 23, 2015

I just heard of Yogi Berra's passing. He inducted me into the NJ Hall of Fame. We will miss his humor & sweet nature. pic.twitter.com/RHyKQ9vJkx

— Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) September 23, 2015

Yogi, I learned so much from you. To a teacher, a friend and a great Yankee, you'll be missed. #RIPYogiBerra https://t.co/s7E8B8glRd

— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) September 23, 2015

Deeply saddened to hear about Yogi Berra's passing. He will always be my hero for what he did on and off the field. #RIP #90%mental

— Adam Eaton (@AdamSpankyEaton) September 23, 2015

RIP Yogi Berra. Great baseball legend who will live on forever to his fans.

— Mike Leake (@MikeLeake44) September 23, 2015

I remember this like it was yesterday. You lived an incredible life Mr. Berra. You are a true hero and legend. RIP pic.twitter.com/jxRrY9PI3T

— Cody Ross (@IamCodyRoss) September 23, 2015

I choose to believe that his last words were a doozy #Yogi

— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) September 23, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the Berra Family!!! Yogi you were an icon and legend to us all who play this amazing game of ⚾️!!! #8 #YogiBerra

— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) September 23, 2015

RIP to Baseball Legend #YogiBerra #8. Sad night for the baseball world to lose such a great representation of the game we all love.

— Justin Turner (@redturn2) September 23, 2015

There will never be another Yogi. He went to 14 World Series and won 10 of them. He brought smiles to the faces of millions. RIP Yogi

— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) September 23, 2015