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.

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