How the world reacted to the death of Kobe Bryant

People around the world have been reacting to the death of US basketball legend Kobe Bryant which occurred on Sunday.

He was among five people killed in a helicopter crash in the city of Calabasas, California.

Bryant, 41, was reportedly travelling in a private helicopter when it crashed and burst into flames.

The five-time NBA champion was widely considered one of the greatest players in the game’s history.

Tributes from celebrities and fellow sports stars have been pouring in, many expressing shock at his sudden dead.

Here are some reactions from around the world to Bryant’s death.

Reports are that basketball great Kobe Bryant and three others have been killed in a helicopter crash in California. That is terrible news!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2020

Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 26, 2020

Please no. Please god no. It can’t be true.

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) January 26, 2020

Still can’t believe ⁦@kobebryant⁩ ???????? pic.twitter.com/swscrtnFAx

— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) January 26, 2020

 

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Loss for words right now! The greatest competitor i have ever gone up against and played with. Learned so much from watching you play as a kid. Could never get past you in the playoffs in the west. But had the honor of playing beside you in two Olympics. Can’t believe you are gone. ?? for @vanessabryant and their whole family. #mambamentality?

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Watching Kobe Bryant on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ gushing about his daughter, Gianna, crushes me even more

Gotta get off Twitter for awhile … Going to play basketball with my daughters #RIPMAMBA pic.twitter.com/gA3PzTJsJy

— T̷R̷O̷Y̷ ̷H̷U̷G̷H̷E̷S̷ (@TommySledge) January 26, 2020

“I don’t want to be the next Michael Jordan. I just want to be Kobe Bryant.” You were the legend of all of us, we will never forget you! #KobeBryant #RipMamba pic.twitter.com/Wm9NFkhO8b

— çArşı (@forzabesiktas) January 26, 2020

The most important thing is to try to inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do. – Kobe Bryant #RIPMAMBA

— Coach Quotes (@CoachMotto) January 26, 2020

I hope everyone can say a prayer for Vanessa, send her strength… And I pray that the families of all on board are surrounded by loved ones who can carry them through this excruciating time. #RIPMAMBA

— Michele Tafoya (@Michele_Tafoya) January 26, 2020

Thoughts and prayers to the Bryant family. Fight On Forever! #RIPMAMBA pic.twitter.com/FVJ162LdFt

— Graham Harrell (@CoachHarrellUSC) January 26, 2020

Devastated to hear the news on my friend @kobebryant passing. Prayers go out to his wife Vanessa and his children and the @Lakers family. pic.twitter.com/Oki9GkYEu5

— Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) January 26, 2020

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