Kobe Byrant, 41, died earlier today in a helicopter crash in Calabasas. Early reports sound like a fire broke out which sent the helicopter spiraling downward. The helicopter crashed in the hills, killing Bryant and four others on board.
Celebrity reactions to Bryant’s sudden death are pouring in.
Kobe was truly larger than life, a legend. May he and all those who lost their lives today rest in peace. Love and condolences to his family. LA will never be the same.
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) January 26, 2020
This is sososo shocking & sad. RIP Kobe. Gone too soon. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 😢
— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) January 26, 2020
This is heartbreaking. Rest In Peace Kobe.
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) January 26, 2020
Man I don’t even know where to start😭😭 I started playing ball because of KOBE after watching the 2010 finals. I had never watched ball before that and that finals was the turning point of my life. I WANTED TO BE LIKE KOBE. I’m so FREAKING SAD right now!!!!
RIP LEGEND
— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) January 26, 2020
Janet and I have no words to describe our shock and sadness on the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant today. Praying for him and his family. 🙏
— Wayne Gretzky (@WayneGretzky) January 26, 2020
He was great,charismatic & among the hardest-working athletes ever,but what impressed me most was how deeply-involved Kobe was with his 4 daughters. Pray for them, Vanessa, his parents & his fellow passengers' families on this sad and shocking day. We will never forget you Kobe
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) January 26, 2020
Kobe you were my idol… period. Mentality through and through. Thank you. To your family, I wish y’all nothing but the very best. Prayers and thoughts with you don’t begin to describe what we want for y’all. Love and respect to #8 & #24 forever. #MambaMentality #Mamba
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) January 26, 2020
We miss you already Kobe ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 26, 2020
A legend is gone too soon. RIP Kobe. #mamba
— Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) January 26, 2020
Rest In Peace Kobe! My heart broken ❤️
— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) January 26, 2020
We’re never ready for this type of news RIP Kobe Bryant 🙏🏽
— Swae Lee Lee Swae (@SwaeLee) January 26, 2020
I was so inspired by Kobe Bryant in so many ways. Genuinely shocked to hear he is gone so soon.
This is absolutely devastating news. R.I.P to one of the greatest athletes of all time. #KobeBryant
— Candace Owens (@RealCandaceO) January 26, 2020