Fans mourn death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant
Even before his death was confirmed, tweets of “NOOOOOO” were peppered throughout the social media platform. Once is was official, more heartfelt posts appeared mourning the death of 41-year-old NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
Bryant and his teen daughter Gianna were killed Sunday in a helicopter crash in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department said that 5 people were killed in the crash in Calabasas. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
» Reports: NBA great Kobe Bryant, 4 others killed in helicopter crash
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We were all very lucky to grow up watching Kobe play and be the GOAT. I’m sad we didn’t get that same experience with Gianna because she was very talented just like her father 🖤 R.I.P to the goat and his amazingly talented daughter . pic.twitter.com/89KJP4D4eX
— britty ♊️🕉 (@bskyeex) January 26, 2020
this will forever be a lasting memory of Kobe and Gigi ❤️ pic.twitter.com/INReeVq7GT
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) January 26, 2020
Jeannine & I are absolutely shocked to hear of the loss of one of my favorite people & one of the best basketball minds in the history of the game! Our hearts & prayers to Vanessa & his girls. @kobebryant you were my biggest fan, but I was yours #RIPMAMBA @NBA @espn @SLAMonline pic.twitter.com/Ll0BD6VWgr
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) January 26, 2020
Kobe was a real life super hero on that court & I’m sure he was one to his family. Sending love and prayers to them. This is heartbreaking.
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) January 26, 2020
This picture has brought me so much joy over so many years. Thank you Kobe. You’ll never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/MXDmrAVVaM
— Luke Russert (@LukeRussert) January 26, 2020
💔I will never forget this moment.. Your impact on the game, your impact on sports. An inspiration, a legend, an icon, the Goat. RIP Kobe pic.twitter.com/Hf7oMbGvxo
— Chloe Jackson (@Clj_0) January 26, 2020
Man I don’t even know where to start😭😭 I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals. I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life. I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. I’m so FREAKING SAD right now!!!!
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) January 26, 2020
RIP LEGEND
#FightOnForever, Kobe Bryant.
— USC Trojans (@USC_Athletics) January 26, 2020
You inspired generations of Trojans and our city. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/t2BW9y0D37
Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest players the game has ever known.
— Julián Castro (@JulianCastro) January 26, 2020
My thoughts are with his family, his city, and the entire NBA community. https://t.co/0Ef9sZeWy7
Can’t remember how many times I’ve written a paper about Kobe and put him down as a role model. Truly an inspiring legend we lost today 😔
— Neyo (@neilsoriano27) January 26, 2020
Moment of silence before the Rockets and Nuggets game for Kobe. pic.twitter.com/P6NxP8lKGt
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 26, 2020
Wow, the last thing this man posted ... 🙏🏾@KingJames @kobebryant ... 😥 G.O.A.T pic.twitter.com/CSc412Pc8j
— ValidnViralEnt (@ValidnViral) January 26, 2020
Loss is always difficult no matter how young or old. But in tragedy there is always light. Kobe will be a beacon for eternity. May his family&friends find their peace&see Kobe’s light in their own time/way. For the rest of us, let go of petty things& be gr8tful for those we have
— Brandi Chastain (@brandichastain) January 26, 2020
In shock. Thanks for all you contributed Kobe. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/zMOzhBwJFq
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) January 26, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends of @kobebryant, as well as to the entire Lakers family. This is a horrible tragedy. Kobe was one of the best to ever play the game of basketball. May he Rest In Peace.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 26, 2020
Was really excited for what Kobe was going to do in Hollywood. He just started and won an Oscar. https://t.co/2P0ljADI5H
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) January 26, 2020
We will never forget https://t.co/lXrB1TmLOU
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) January 26, 2020
I’m in shock! My heart goes out to vanessabryant & their children & also to the families of the other people who didn’t survive. This hurts! We lost a legend. #RIPKobeBryant https://t.co/15bdgLGbhp
— Kandi Burruss (@Kandi) January 26, 2020
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