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Celebrities Are In Shock After Kobe Bryant And His Daughter's Sudden Death In Helicopter Crash

"Nooooooooooo God please No!" Dwyane Wade wrote on Twitter.
Celebrities Are In Shock After Kobe Bryant And His Daughter's Sudden Death In Helicopter Crash
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 02: (Editors Note: Image has been converted to black and white) Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Verizon Center on December 2, 2015 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
By Essence · Updated November 4, 2020
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Legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna Bryant were among those who died in a helicopter crash Sunday morning in Calabasas, California, a source confirmed to ESPN. He was 41.

ESSENCE reached out to a rep for Bryant, but didn’t immediately hear back.

Bryant, who retired from the NBA in 2016 after winning five championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, leaves behind his wife, Vanessa, and his three daughters.

As news trickles in about the crash that took the life of the NBA player and his daughter, celebrities have already taken to social media to remember the basketball star known as The Black Mamba.

Here’s who is remembering the small forward.

As I try to write this post, my mind is racing. Iโ€™m in disbelief and have been crying all morning over this devastating news that Kobe and his young daughter, Gigi have passed away in a helicopter crash. Cookie and I are heartbroken. pic.twitter.com/X2vF0M0a1u

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 26, 2020

Beloveds I know we are all stunned, shocked and saddened, and still, I invite you to join me in declaring, decreeing and affirming strength and peace for Vanessa Bryant. This mother has lost a child. This wife has lost her husband. Through our tears, we must pray and lift her.

— Iyanla Vanzant (@IyanlaVanzant) 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

Praying for these two, and Vanessa and the girls…for the rest of the victims. I canโ€™t put words together I am a mess. I can only imagine what The Bryants are going through. RIP Kobe and Gianna. ๐ŸคŽ pic.twitter.com/fnPBmeZVmS

— Toni Braxton (@tonibraxton) January 26, 2020
https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1221558611320528896?s=21

My friend, a legend, husband, father, son, brother, Oscar winner and greatest Laker of all-time is gone. Itโ€™s hard to accept. Kobe was a leader of our game, a mentor to both male and female players. pic.twitter.com/NXsrXmCkkG

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 26, 2020

Nooooooooooo God please No!

— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 26, 2020

My heart is completely broken for Vanessa, the entire Bryant family, and all those on board. A father, husband, philanthropist, and one of Californiaโ€™s most brilliant icons, Kobe transcended sports.

Let's all hold those we love a little tighter today and every day.

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) January 26, 2020
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7y7J-8gaoa/?igshid=v7lgnqlf9lqk

Rest In Peace Kobe! My heart broken โค๏ธ

— Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) January 26, 2020
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7y537PJYEf/?igshid=1txcu4i3to3ad

We miss you already Kobe โค๏ธโค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) January 26, 2020

rest in peace Kobe ๐Ÿ•Š pic.twitter.com/YtlMAVJHIJ

— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) January 26, 2020

Spoke to a family member. They confirmed it. This is nuts.

— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) January 26, 2020

#RIP @kobebryant ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ You will be missed legend #gonebutneverforgotten pic.twitter.com/SB4LIuXcsN

— E40 Mogul Entrepreneur (@E40) January 26, 2020

Iโ€™m stunned. Words canโ€™t even come close to describing it. Just an incredibly sad and tragic day.

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) January 26, 2020

Mamba mentality forever. RIP Kobe and Gianna "Gigi" Bryant. My thoughts, love, and prayers are with the Bryant family. Always full of love and respect each time we met up. Never forgotten my brotha! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ pic.twitter.com/0YfxbZvHJG

— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) January 26, 2020

This is not real right now

— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) January 26, 2020
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Kobe was a real life super hero on that court & Iโ€™m sure he was one to his family. Sending love and prayers to them. This is heartbreaking.

— Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) January 26, 2020

I am at a loss for words..Kobe and Gianna you will never be forgotten. What a blessing to see your impact you have had in this world, Kobe. Prayers for the Bryant family. Rest In Peace, little brother and Gigi.. pic.twitter.com/x6EkJaARDD

— Karl Malone (@TheDeliverer_32) January 26, 2020

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

— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 26, 2020

This news is heartbreaking. I am lost for words. Praying for Vanessa and the Bryant family at this sad and difficult time. Rest In Paradise Young Legend. Heaven has gained another angel. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ pic.twitter.com/kkRwtXa5Yc

— Ciara (@ciara) January 26, 2020
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