THE WORLD REACTS
Kobe Bryant, despite being one of the truly great basketball players of all time, was just getting started in life. He loved his family so much, and had such strong passion for the future. The loss of his beautiful daughter, Gianna, makes this moment even more devastating ....
— Donald Trump,
US President
Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act.
— Barack Obama, former US President
Saddened to hear about the tragic demise of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna & others on-board the helicopter. My condolences to his family, friends and fans across the world. #KobeBryant. — Sachin Tendulkar, Indian cricket legend
Atrue legend of the sporting world! Rest In Peace dear Kobe and his daughter. May the family have immense strength to overcome this sad time.
— Vivian Richards,
West Indian cricketing great
The world lost a legend today, but the impact and legacy he leaves behind will last forever. — Manny Pacquiao, Filipino boxing icon
The fire, He burned so competitively hot. He had such a desire to win. He brought it every night. Any time he was in the game he would take on their best player and shut him down for 40 minutes. I think that’s one of the best things about him his whole career. — Tiger Woods, US golf star
Gone much too soon, how devastating to hear of his passing, he gave joy to so many for so long - deep condolences to his family, his friends, his Laker family. RIP Kobe... #lifeistooshort.
— Martina Navratilova,
Tennis great
Rest in peace Kobe. One of the best sportsmen/athletes that has ever lived. My heart goes out to his family and to all involved in this terrible accident. — Jenson Button,
Former Formula One world champion
My biggest sports idol is this man right here. Your work ethic and mentality inspired me so much from as soon i understood what it took to become a pro. You were enjoying your new chapter in your life and to leave us just like that is devastating.. i love you so much! You the goat. — Romelu Lukaku, Inter Milan’s Belgian footballer
We are all feeling sadness from this loss, but all I can think of is that it is a grain of sand compared to what Vanessa must going through right now. I am sending all of my love and praying for you, your children and the other families involved in today’s tragic turn of events. — Jennifer Lopez, Actor-singer
This is just so heartbreaking. The untimely death of #KobeBryant and his daughter is so devastating. He was one of the best basketball players who inspired millions of people.
— Madhuri Dixit,
Bollywood actress