Condolences poured out across social media as news about the death of former NBA star Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles.
Bryant, 41, and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna both died in the crash in Calabasas, in Los Angeles County. In total, authorities say five people were killed.
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Bryant played all of his 20-year career with the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers and helped the team take home five NBA titles before retiring in 2016.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the NBA was BԪַdevastatedBԪַ by the loss of Bryant.
BԪַFor 2o seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning,BԪַ Silver said in a statement.
BԪַHe was generous with the wisdom he acquired and saw it as his mission to share it with future generations of players.BԪַ
In his post-retirement life, he focused on advocating for womenBԪַs basketball, inspired by his daughter Gianna.
This was just a few weeks ago. Life is short, tell someone you love them today
BԪַ Madelyn Burke (@MadelynBurke)
I can always find words.
BԪַ Donnie Wahlberg (@DonnieWahlberg)
Today, IBԪַm having a hard time. 😢
📸 Neymar () dedicating a goal for PSG to Kobe Bryant today by flashing the 2 and 4 with his fingers and pointing to the sky
BԪַ FC Barcelona Fl (@FCBarcelonaFl)
Wow.. I'm at a loss for words. Prayers and thoughts are with the families right now..
BԪַ Matt Breida (@MattBreida)
Kobe Bryant dropping 61 at MSG
BԪַ IB 🔌 (@incarceratedbob)
So far 2020, you suck.
BԪַ Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel)
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Kobe Bryant
BԪַ NBA (@NBA)
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