{"id":287163,"date":"2020-01-26T21:10:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T04:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/b1115857"},"modified":"2020-01-26T21:10:00","modified_gmt":"2020-01-27T04:10:00","slug":"kobe-bryant-dead-at-41-athletes-and-hollywood-react","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kidn\/music-news\/kobe-bryant-dead-at-41-athletes-and-hollywood-react\/","title":{"rendered":"Kobe Bryant Dead at 41: Athletes and Hollywood React"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kobe Byrant<\/strong>‘s friends, family, fans and fellow sports stars are mourning the loss of the basketball icon.<\/p>\n

A source confirms to E! News that the Los Angeles Lakers legend died in a helicopter crash<\/a> on Sunday morning in Calabasas, California. Kobe, who was 41, shares four daughters with wife Vanessa Bryant<\/strong>. According to reports from KABC-TV<\/a> and TMZ<\/a>, Kobe was one of five people killed in the crash, which is now under investigation. E! News has confirmed that Kobe’s daughter Gianna Maria-Onore Bryant<\/strong> was with her father on Sunday morning and passed away in the crash<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As news of this devastating crash emerged on Sunday, the world took to social media to react to the heartbreaking loss. Among the stars mourning Kobe’s death is fellow basketball legend Scottie Pippen<\/a><\/strong> who tweeted<\/a> to his followers, “I’m stunned. Words can’t even come close to describing it. Just an incredibly sad and tragic day.”<\/p>\n

“There’s no words to express the pain Im going through with this tragedy of loosing my neice Gigi & my brother @kobebryant I love u and u will be missed,” Shaq<\/strong> tweeted<\/a>. “My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW.”<\/p>\n

“I hope this isn’t true man!!!” Tristan Thompson<\/a><\/strong> tweeted<\/a> Sunday. “Not Kobe.”<\/p>\n

He later tweeted<\/a>, “RIP KOBE I can’t believe this is true. I’m at a loss for words.”<\/p>\n

Dwyane Wade<\/a><\/strong> took to Twitter<\/a> to write to his fans, “Nooooooooooo God please No!”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Sports fans like Drake<\/a><\/strong> and Vanessa Hudgens<\/a><\/strong> have also taken to social media to mourn Kobe’s death.<\/p>\n

“F–cccccck. I’m. So. Sad. I’m devastated. Cryyyying. Too soon to loose such a legend,” Hudgens wrote on Instagram<\/a>. “Sending so much love to vanessa and the kids.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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I hope this isn\u2019t true man!!! Not Kobe<\/p>\n

\u2014 Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) January 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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“it can’t be,” Drake wrote to his fans on Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Like everyone, I’m stunned and saddened by the news about Kobe Bryant,” Ellen DeGeneres<\/a><\/strong> tweeted<\/a>. “My heart is broken for his wife and family.”<\/p>\n

“My heart is in pieces hearing the news of this unimaginable tragedy. I can’t fathom what the families are going through,” Taylor Swift<\/a><\/strong> tweeted. “Kobe meant so much to me and to us all. Sending my prayers, love, and endless condolences to Vanessa and the family and anyone who lost someone on that flight.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Kobe and Gianna may your souls and the souls of the others who were with you Rest In Peace. My condolences and prayers go out to Kobe\u2019s wife Vanessa, his daughters and the Bryant Family. I Love You Kobe and will miss you dearly.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Rick Fox (@RickFox) January 27, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Loved watching Kobe play. Loved watching him with his family. Loved every interaction with him. So broken by this tragedy. What a loss… trying to understand & accept.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) January 27, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete. pic.twitter.com\/9EZuwk8wrV<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) January 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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“Most people will remember Kobe as the magnificent athlete who inspired a whole generation of basketball players. But I will always remember him as a man who was much more than an athlete,” Kareem Abdul-Jabbar<\/strong> wrote to his fans on Twitter Sunday, along with a video message remembering Kobe.<\/p>\n

“DEVASTATED!! RIP\u2764\ufe0fKING,” Chris Brown<\/a><\/strong> wrote<\/a> along with a photo of Kobe.<\/p>\n

Dwayne Johnson<\/a><\/strong> took to Instagram<\/a> to share a photo of Kobe and daughter Gigi, writing, “Love is forever.”<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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This. I\u2019ve started and deleted tweets all day. I\u2019ve admired Kobe from afar for so long. Nobody is invincible in this life. Love harder. Be better. Never punt on a day. Kobe didn\u2019t. Rest In Peace Kobe. Rest In Peace Gigi #RIPMamba<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/8VL1ogUfc8<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 andyroddick (@andyroddick) January 27, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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My heart truly mourns over the news today. Kobe was a great mentor and friend to me. You and your daughter will live forever in our hearts. There are not enough words to express my deepest sympathies to the Bryants and every family suffering from this tragedy. RIP my friend pic.twitter.com\/VRmgaOaITT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) January 27, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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“Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act,” former President of the United States Barack Obama<\/a><\/strong> tweeted. “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.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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I\u2019m stunned. Words can\u2019t even come close to describing it. Just an incredibly sad and tragic day.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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“This can’t be real,” Khloe Kardashian<\/a><\/strong> tweeted<\/a>. “there’s no way!!! My heart hurts.”<\/p>\n

“Jesus this is heartbreaking,” Trevor Noah<\/a><\/strong> wrote<\/a> on social media.<\/p>\n

“My heart is absolutely broken today, hearing this news,” Pink<\/a><\/strong> wrote on Instagram<\/a> along with a photo of Gigi and Kobe at a basketball game together. “I am sending light and love and prayers and healing to this beautiful family. ‘he or she who has loved and been loved, has lived’ RIP.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Nooooooooooo God please No!<\/p>\n

\u2014 DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Sending love and condolences to the Bryant family and the families of those lost today. <\/p>\n

Hard to figure how to process, he was such a huge figure who gave the world so much, and was such a loving parent – you could tell even if you didn\u2019t know him. #RIP<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) January 27, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Basketball star Kevin Love<\/strong> also tweeted<\/a> Sunday, “Please no. Please god no. It can’t be true.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Just devastated to hear about #KobeBryant<\/a> .\ud83d\udc94An extraordinary athlete, and a genuinely kind, wonderful man. Sending love, prayers & compassion to his family. To his entire @NBA<\/a> family as well.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) January 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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“Just devastated to hear about #KobeBryant . An extraordinary athlete, and a genuinely kind, wonderful man,” Reese Witherspoon<\/a><\/strong> tweeted. “Sending love, prayers & compassion to his family. To his entire @NBA family as well.”<\/p>\n

“t can’t be. You always encouraged me mamba,” Justin Bieber<\/a><\/strong> wrote on Instagram<\/a> alongside a photo with Kobe. “Gave me me some of the best quotes that we smile about to this day.! Love you man!”<\/p>\n

“It can’t be,” Victor Cruz<\/a><\/strong> wrote on Instagram<\/a> along with a photo of Kobe.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Demi Lovato<\/a><\/strong> took to Instagram<\/a> to post a photo with Kobe, writing, “This makes me so sad. Kobe you were always so sweet to me. Known you over 10 years.. not super well but we always joked about you coming over and playing that game of horse! You will he so missed by so many. You’re a legend with wings now. RIP Kobe.”<\/p>\n

Football star Tom Brady<\/a><\/strong> also took to social media to write<\/a>, “We already miss you my brother RIP.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Being a fan of yours brought so much joy to my life, like so many. Love forever. Sending strength and my deepest condolences to the sweet Bryant family. Can\u2019t believe it \ud83d\udc94 https:\/\/t.co\/Z7O7oE04oc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Gigi Hadid (@GiGiHadid) January 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Supermodel Gigi Hadid<\/a><\/strong> took to Twitter on Sunday to share a throwback tweet she received from Kobe.<\/p>\n

“Being a fan of yours brought so much joy to my life, like so many,” Gigi wrote. “Love forever. Sending strength and my deepest condolences to the sweet Bryant family. Can’t believe it.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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I’m so sad and stunned right now. In Staples Arena, where Kobe created so many memories for all of us, preparing to pay tribute to another brilliant man we lost too soon, Nipsey Hussle. Life can be so brutal and senseless sometimes. Hold on to your loved ones. We miss you, Kobe<\/p>\n

\u2014 John Legend (@johnlegend) January 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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“I’m so sad and stunned right now,” John Legend<\/a><\/strong>, who is set to take the stage at the 2020 Grammys<\/a><\/strong> in just a few hours to pay tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle<\/strong> tweeted. “In Staples Arena, where Kobe created so many memories for all of us, preparing to pay tribute to another brilliant man we lost too soon, Nipsey Hussle. Life can be so brutal and senseless sometimes. Hold on to your loved ones. We miss you, Kobe.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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My\ud83d\udc94Goes Out To Kobe\u2019s Family,Friends,Fans. It\u2019s SO HARD To Deal With The Death Of a GREAT STAR,Because We Feel As If We Knew Them Personally.Kobe Bryant Was a GREAT ATHLETE,& All Of America Will Feel His Loss.
The \ud83c\udf0e Has Lost a Bright Light \u2728\ud83c\udf1f\u2728.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Cher (@cher) January 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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“My [heart] Goes Out To Kobe’s Family,Friends,Fans. It’s SO HARD To Deal With The Death Of a GREAT STAR,Because We Feel As If We Knew Them Personally,” Cher<\/a><\/strong> tweeted. “Kobe Bryant Was a GREAT ATHLETE,& All Of America Will Feel His Loss. The [world] Has Lost a Bright Light.”<\/p>\n

“Just can’t take this one. Sending up prayers to your beautiful family,” Jamie Foxx<\/a><\/strong> wrote on Instagram<\/a>. “This hurt for a lifetime… @kobebryant you will be missed for eternity. REST IN POWER.”<\/p>\n

“Devastated by the news of losing our precious Kobe Bryant. Words cannot express our sadness,” Kris Jenner<\/a><\/strong> told her fans on social media<\/a>. “All my deepest love and prayers are with Vanessa and Kobe’s family at this time.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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This is a moment that leaves us struggling to find words that express the magnitude of shock and sorrow we are all feeling right now, and I am keeping Kobe\u2019s entire family in my prayers at this time of unimaginable grief.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Mayor Eric Garcetti (@MayorOfLA) January 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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“This honestly doesn’t make sense….I just saw you man,” Kevin Hart<\/a><\/strong> wrote<\/a> on social media. “This hurts my heart. God please place your hands on his family and help guide them thru this unbearable time. We love you forever man…Legends never die!!!! #MambaMentality #RIP…. RIP to the other passengers as well as sending prayers to their families.”<\/p>\n

Mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti<\/strong> also took to Twitter<\/a> to pay tribute to Kobe, writing, “Kobe will live forever in the heart of Los Angeles, and will be remembered through the ages as one of our greatest heroes.”<\/p>\n

Bryant’s former Lakers teammate, Pau Gasol<\/strong>, tweeted Sunday, “Beyond devastated… my big brother… I can’t, I just can’t believe it.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Beyond devastated… my big brother… I can\u2019t, I just can\u2019t believe it<\/p>\n

\u2014 Pau Gasol (@paugasol) January 26, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Our thoughts are with Kobe’s loved ones during this heartbreaking time.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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