Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash on Sunday in California, US.
The news of Kobe Bryant death has sent shockwaves across the world. The NBA legend died in a helicopter crash on Sunday in California, US. His teenage daughter Gianna was also killed in the crash.
The 41-year-old was along with nine others and according to reports, the crash ignited brushfires, making it hard for rescue crews to get close to the site.
The former LA Laker and his daughter were reportedly on their way to Mamba Academy near Thousand Oaks, California, for basketball practice, when the crash occurred.
The American basketball legend had been a source of inspiration to many in the field of sports and surely, the sports fraternity have felt the loss of the player.
1. 'Life is so unpredictable and fickle'
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Rest in peace Kobe and his daughter and also the victims of the helicopter crash. Devastated pic.twitter.com/6vno0IZ3uK
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) January 27, 2020
A sporting icon! You will be missed legend. May you and Gianna rest in peace pic.twitter.com/9WMcs2ANsT
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) January 27, 2020
2. 'Kobe was a true legend and inspiration to so many'
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So sad to hear the heartbreaking news of the deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna. Kobe was a true legend and inspiration to so many. Sending my condolences to his family and friends and the families of all who lost their lives in the crash. RIP Legend pic.twitter.com/qKb3oiDHxH
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) January 26, 2020
Deeply distressing news to wake up to. Kobe will always be an icon whose legend transcended the sport. #MambaOut pic.twitter.com/cq8tST6qoo
— Sunil Chhetri (@chetrisunil11) January 27, 2020
Dia triste pra nós dos esporte, pra nós fãs e principalmente pra família e amigos de kobe. Com suas mãos se fez lenda, obrigado por exaltar o esporte Kobe... que Deus conforte o coração de sua família e amigos #ripkobebryant #24 pic.twitter.com/QPjIy7Fhou
— Neymar Jr (@neymarjr) January 26, 2020
3. 'Legends live on through the legacy they leave behind'
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Saddened to hear about the tragic demise of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna & others on-board the helicopter.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 27, 2020
My condolences to his family, friends and fans across the world. #KobeBryant pic.twitter.com/N8B4Tcr4KU
Legends live on through the legacy they leave behind to inspire the world. A big big loss. RIP #KobeBryant, May god give strength to your family. pic.twitter.com/uL0y9rclR1
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) January 27, 2020
4. 'A true sporting icon'
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I woke up this morning with the horrible news of the tragic death of one of the greatest sportsman in the world. Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and other passengers. My condolences to his wife and families. I am in shock.
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) January 27, 2020
My heartfelt condolences go out to the families and friends of Kobe and of those who died in the terrible accident.
— Mohamed Salah (@MoSalah) January 26, 2020
A true sporting icon. RIP Kobe, Gianna and all the victims of helicopter crash. pic.twitter.com/gAySYREnLU
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) January 27, 2020
5. 'Very few people actually transcend the word iconic'
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Can’t believe what I’m hearing. RIP #MambaMentalityForever https://t.co/xP1Sc0VJ3z
— Denis Shapovalov (@denis_shapo) January 26, 2020
Shocked by the death of @KobeBryant, an exemplary athlete both on and off the basketball court. Our most heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/wGhF4xouVL
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 26, 2020
