Football stars Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo expressed their sadness after the 41-year-old and four other people died in the crash on Sunday morning
The world has been shaken by the news that basketball legend Kobe Bryant has died in a helicopter crash at the age of 41.
The former LA Lakers star was flying over California when, according to TMZ, a fire started and caused the helicopter to spiral and crash.
Reports say nobody on board the helicopter survived the crash with all five passengers dying in the tragic accident, including his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
The likes of Barcelona star Lionel Messi, Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo were among those who took to social media to pay tribute to the world-famous athlete.
Ronaldo said on his Instagram: '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💔'
Messi pays tribute to Kobe on Instagram: 'I have no words ... All my love for Kobe's family and friends. It was a pleasure to meet you and share good times together. We were a genius like few others.'
Phil_Blaqmore
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Rip mamba. Rip Gigi n rip to the rest of the people in the helicopter crash.
KingJerryTheGreat
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So so so so sad to hear about the death a sports legend Kobe.....This is not the kind of news we were all expecting in 2020
25220691(deleted)
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the past few years have been really bad for sports. too many death. first Philip Hughes lost his life during a cricket match. then Leicester's owner died in a helicopter crash. then Emiliano sala died in a plane crash. then Antonio Reyes died in a car crash. and now, the legend Kobe Bryant has died. RIP legend💐 RIP all
underpredicate
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Am stunned, speechless and don't even know what to say, mine heart got stab when I head gigi is gone too, Kobe you came, you saw, and you conquered all the odd in this world to become one of the greatest players to ever play the game, gigi followed your step but God knows best. Rip legend, rip gigi and all those involved in the tragic accident. The earth has lost but heaven gains another angels. Mine condolences to all the families, especially the BRYANT family, to lose a husband and a daughter within a Brink of an eye is not easy. May the Lord comfort you all.
raynardblake
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I'm really not a big fan of basketball I don't watch it totally but I knw d stars and legend who played d game including Kobe, it's very sad to knw he even died that way with his daughter and other people RIP legend
Amanda-
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The death of Kobe alone is heart breaking, knowing his daughter died as well is absolutely catastrophic . My condolences to the Kobe family. RIP Kobe and daughter!
Worldcup
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Kobe’s death just shows us that it doesn’t matter how rich, famous, or loved you are, God has a plan for everyone and says when your time is up. God bless him, his daughters, and his family
Sûâvé33
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LEGENDS never die😭😭😭I always wonder if CR7 die if I would cry🤧🤧🤧That's who I look up to hopefully he live to soo 100 more years if possible ❣❣
Hopkmopt
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sometimes i try to understand life but then.....it seems impossible. Sleep in Peace Kobester. You have changed many young lives for the better.