Eddie Vedder took a moment during Pearl Jam's concert Tuesday in Seattle to honor late basketball legend Bill Walton, who passed away Monday from cancer.

Speaking to the crowd, Vedder called Walton a "big man with a huge heart" who "cut a wide path of peace and love behind him."

"Godd***** Bill, we miss you already," Vedder continued. "I just wanna state our love for you in public ... Thanks for all the good energy."

During Vedder's remarks, the venue's screen showed a photo of Walton attending a Pearl Jam show in San Diego.

You can watch footage of Vedder's tribute on Pearl Jam's Instagram.

In addition to being a Pearl Jam fan, Walton was famous for being a Deadhead, and several Grateful Dead members shared their love following his passing.

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