Sunday came with a piece of shocking news to all of us. The legendary basketball player Kobe passed away in a horrific helicopter crash in the suburbs of Los Angeles.
With Kobe was his 13-year old daughter and Gianna and seven other co-passengers. The accident took place due to the foggy weather and took away the lives of all the passengers an the crew inside the helicopter.
Sikorsky S-76 was the helicopter in Kobe was flying that unfortunately hit the rugged hillside in the Calabasas which is located in the west of Los Angeles.
Kobe who is renowned for his victory in the NBA as a Champion and also a two time Olympic gold medalist in Basketball. He is one of the most iconic sportsmen World ever had with glorious experience in Basketball.
The whole world including Donald Trump, the current President of the US, Barack Obama, the former President of US and Indian sportsmen mourned for Kobe’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
Jeannine & I are absolutely shocked to hear of the loss of one of my favorite people & one of the best basketball minds in the history of the game! Our hearts & prayers to Vanessa & his girls. @kobebryant you were my biggest fan, but I was yours #RIPMAMBA @NBA @espn @SLAMonline pic.twitter.com/Ll0BD6VWgr
— TheBillRussell (@RealBillRussell) January 26, 2020
Kobe was so much more than an athlete, he was a family man. That was what we had most in common. I would hug his children like they were my own and he would embrace my kids like they were his. His baby girl Gigi was born on the same day as my youngest daughter Me’Arah. pic.twitter.com/BHBPN5Wq8V
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) January 26, 2020
Like everyone, I’m stunned, shocked and saddened to hear the horrific news about Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter who died in a helicopter crash. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this extremely sad time ! #RIPKobeBryant
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) January 26, 2020
Kareem Abdul Jaffar who was a six-time NBA champion expressed his grief on Kebe’s death and said-
“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”.
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
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) January 26, 2020
Like everyone, I’m stunned and saddened by the news about Kobe Bryant. My heart is broken for his wife and family.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 26, 2020
Virat Kohli said-
Kobe was a real life super hero on that court & I’m sure he was one to his family. Sending love and prayers to them. This is heartbreaking.
— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) January 26, 2020
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The game would not be the same without you, champion. Also, Not a great start to a new week, isn’t it?